Installing High Heat Gasket

SLMWinds · November 2011

So like many of you I toasted my gasket and BGE sent me a "high heat gasket" as a replacement. I'm looking for some information and tips on how to best install this. What is the best adhesive to buy? Thanks for your help!

Destroyr350 · November 2011

Use what they recommend. 3m super 77. Only tip I have Is to tape off your egg so when you spray the adhesive you don't get it on everything. it's easier to take everything apart to do it and use the adhesive sparingly, you only need a little. Did mine 2 days ago, much better gasket

stike · November 2011

spray both the gasket and the rim.

if you spray the rim while holding the can inside the egg, and fairly close to the rim, you won't need to mask off anything. any overspray on the inside will burn off (it's nothing but natural rubber, latex). and if you aim correctly, the overspray on the exterior will overshoot and not hit the outside of the egg. maybe a little mist, but that can wipe off with a rag of acetone (which you probably have from cleaning the rim).

you can also hold a small chunk of cardboard to block the spray from hitting the inside. just move it along as you spray

or you can use a zig-zag or permatex high temp silicone sealant.

JLNC · November 2011

The easiest thing to do is to spray the adhesive in a cup and then use a brush to put it on the rim of the egg. No overspray this way. That's how I did it and it was easy as pie.

stike · November 2011

spraying it into a cup means you paid for sprayable contact cement and turned it into regular contact cement.

skip paying the premium for super77 and just buy contact cement if the preference is to brush it on. as with all contact cement, do the gasket AND the rim (whether spraying or brushing)

JLNC · November 2011

I use Super77 because it's recommended by BGE and a 24oz can cost around $13--- enough to do quite a few gasket replacements. Cost isn't really much of an issue. Spraying it in a cup means I can control where the glue goes and not worry about over spray. Of course, it didn't hurt that I just happened to have the Super77 already sitting on my shelf in the garage!

Stike, with all this said, do you know of an equivalent quality contact cement that would be a paintable alternative to the Super77?

stike · November 2011

it's all contact cement.
maybe BGE recommends because the spray makes it easy to apply. hahaha
my point was that in spraying it into a cup, it is not longer anything but rubber/contact cement anyway

like buying spray paint, then spraying it into a cup to control overspray. wouldn't it make sense to just buy the paint in a can?

$13 buys way more contact cement than what is in a can of 77

for anyone reading along, the overspray isn't an issue when you spray the rim from the inside of the egg, and holding the tip somewhat close to the rim. anything inside the egg burns off. it's harmless natural latex

Little Steven · November 2011

Natural latex he said knowingly. Hehehe

stike · November 2011

goof. hahaha

anyway, the only diff between the stuff in the can and in liquid form is the sprayability. they thin the stuff with enough solvents that it can be sprayed. seems odd to pay a premium for something not desired

JLNC · November 2011

Of course, if BGE just switched to the self-adhesive gasket, it wouldn't be an issue. Though, I do like the idea of getting a bit more glue on the surface and the gasket with the spray/brush method.

stike · November 2011

want more glue, go permatex

Shawn · November 2011

You can also replace your BGE gasket with a Kamado Joe gasket which is a pretty good gasket! check it out here: BGE, Kamado Joe and Nomex Gasket Burn TEST

Cheers!

Jasper · November 2011

Any fellow Canadians know where to get Kamado Joe gaskets here?

Squeezy · November 2011

I would check with dealers in your local, I found 3 within 30 miles of where I live.

SLMWinds · November 2011

I had someone recommend Rutlands gasket cement. Anyone have any experience with that? The guy that recommended it is a BGE veteran.

Do I need sandpaper or a sanding block to clean the rim before application to get all remaining debris off?

ChokeOnSmoke · November 2011

I used a paint & rust remover on a drill to clean it up. Many people have used this technique. I didn't want to use any chemicals. It worked well.

See here:

http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1069873&catid=1#

Squeezy · November 2011

My warranty says it's void if power tools are used on it.

SLMWinds · November 2011

Thanks for the responses. I don't plan to use any power tools-I was just considering using sandpaper or a sanding block to prepare the surface for cement/adhesive. Would love to hear any other opinions/experiences people have!

ChokeOnSmoke · November 2011

Dozens and dozens of people can't be wrong. It's looks rugged but this thing is made of out plastic. It's not going to hurt the rim. It simply makes life easier. It's worth it, trust me.

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