firebox separation

normzach · July 2011

question for all you experienced eggers. bought my large bge 60 days ago at the waldorf eggfest.

today discovered the firebox had separated, 3/16 in or so, straight down from top to bottom. not a jagged or hairline crack due to heat but what appears to be the result of a fault in the manufacturing process.

Was wondering if anyone out there has experienced similiar problems with the firebox and what was the out come. have querried the local BGE rep, Seasonal Distributors of Waldorf, no response yet.

from the south of Maryland

thanks

Grandpas Grub · July 2011

Separated sounds like something should have happened. Broken with a straight line is damage.

Get a warranty replacement if it holds the fire grate, just keep cooking.

FlaPoolman · July 2011

Sounds like you have the newer firebox that's made that way. Is it possible you just noticed it?

Gator Bait · July 2011

My fire ring has been split like that for a long time and has not show any other "problems" and works fine. Good luck and Welcome to the forum.

Blair

Austex_Egger · July 2011

Your good to go! That is how they make them to prevent cracking.

Photo Egg · July 2011

As others have stated the new style fire box has a vertical cut to aid in expansion and contraction to help control future cracks. So far I believe it works great.
Egg on, your good to go.

jaydub58 · July 2011

Mine was purchased 12 months ago. That is the way it came from delivery. It's right, don't worry about it, just cook and enjoy.
:cheer:

csr · July 2011

I concur. My 3 year-old Egg doesn't have the cut in the firebox that the current Egg's have. If the cut looks like it is intentional, then it is. Otherwise get it replaced under warranty.

Pjoe · July 2011

Mine is made with a vertical slit in it. Maybe this what you're seeing?

Bill

normzach · July 2011

if so, the answer is yes, i just noticed the separation yesterday. that said when did bge start making the newer boxes?

The Naked Whiz · July 2011

Maybe a year??? If it looks like this: New Firebox FAQ, then it's the new firebox.

normzach · July 2011

my dad always told me, if you don't know, ask. i asked about the crack in the box, you all came through great - the link sent by "naked whiz" was right on.

from the south of Maryland,

thanks to all.

firebox separation

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