Cracked CI Grate

mark9765

I noticed that my CI grate has 2 broked places on it. Has anyone else had this problem? I haven't done any nuclear cooks. Up to 700 deg once for a short time.

Fidel

Both of mine have a crack in the outer diameter. I believe it is a stress fracture that is bound to happen.

No problems since they broke. I wouldn't worry about it.

Bob-O

Just noticed tonight that mine was cracked. Didn't think too much about it as others have posted that they have had the same thing happen to them. I would say we have nothing to worry about.

"Sparky"

I havn't checked mine,but I wouldn't be surprised if it was.I think I melted my thermo with this cook :woohoo:

Beanie-Bean

Mark,

I've got exactly the same cracks as you do on the CI grate. That thing is still my favorite grate to cook on, though.

"Sparky"

I hear ya Mike,I can't wait till they make a cast iron grate for the small :woohoo: I love having one in my medium.I think I would have to take out a loan to get one for the XL

Fidel

doug-123 wrote:

I think I would have to take out a loan to get one for the XL

Not to mention a crane to get it in and out.

Broc

I loves my CI grate --

I Be Grateful!

Ross in Ventura

Mines ben cracked since I got it 8mo.
My Best,
Ross

Mike in Abita

It's not that heavy. I comes in two pieces. I just can't afford the second half yet. :woohoo:

"Sparky"

Hey Mike,maybe we can go in halves on one

Retired RailRoader

Fidel, Thirdeye has a great tool for lifting out the cast iron grate on his website. I makes taking the cast iron grate real easy.

http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/10/thirdhand-grate-lifting-hanging-tool.html