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Cotronics gasket/ceramic adhesive

Abe Froman
Abe Froman Posts: 95
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
i am looking at getting a cotronics gasket. i was also considering getting some ceramic adhesive from them while im paying for shipping, just for when the plate setter breaks down.

are these gaskets still reccomended by eggers for their durability? the company tells me that they are safe to use in the egg.

what are the pros and cons of the cotronics vs the rutland?

the cotronics comes with adhesive already on the gasket, right?

they also have ceramic cement, very high temp. does it have a shelf life?

thanks for the opinions and knowledge!
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  • Spaceman Spiff
    Spaceman Spiff Posts: 358
    My Cotronics gaskets are still good after 5+ years.

    Do NOT get the tapes with the adhesive. They will not stay on. Use a high temp silicone or automotive gasket sealer.

    You will need 12' for a large egg if you do top and bottom.

    Try soaking your current felt with something like Goof-Off for 60 seconds and then lifting it off.

    For removing the remains of the old gasket and prepping the ceramic surface for the new gasket, a flap wheel disk on an angle grinder works GREAT.

    I did not have good results when I tried their adhesive with the egg fire box but that was some years ago.

    Spacey
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  • Spaceman Spiff
    Spaceman Spiff Posts: 358
    That damn Flakes inside of top dome title won't go away on my computer.

    Spacey
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  • fieroguy
    fieroguy Posts: 777
    Mr Food - I have installed Cotronics 397-41 (1500*, 1/8" x 100' on three large Eggs using Permatex Hi-temp silicone) The first time, I tried their adhesive-backed tape and it separated after the third use. Not recommended.

    A roll of 100' costs $41.25 plus shipping, enough to do seven large Eggs.

    Hope this helps.
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  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 95
    Thanks for the responses. I'll still waiting to hear from the company. Regardless, I didn't realize it was only sold in 100' lengths. I only need enough for a large. Didn't want to spend 60 bucks(shipping and adhesive) just for one large.

    Anyone want to sell me some excess? Nobody will see this thread anyway since its buried!
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  • fieroguy
    fieroguy Posts: 777
    Mr Food - You have mail.
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  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 95
    fieroguy, i am embarrassed to say that i cant figure out how to check my mail! do you mind shooting me an email?

    dlaurinaitis@hotmail.com

    thanks!
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  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 95
    fieroguy, please disregard my last post. i found your email in my "junk" folder, for some unknown reason. please see my response.

    thanks!
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