Welcome to the EGGhead Forum - a great place to visit and packed with tips and EGGspert advice! You can also join the conversation and get more information and amazing kamado recipes by following Big Green Egg to Experience our World of Flavor™ at:
Want to see how the EGG is made? Click to Watch
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube | Vimeo
Share your photos by tagging us and using the hashtag #BigGreenEgg.
Share your photos by tagging us and using the hashtag #BigGreenEgg.
Want to see how the EGG is made? Click to Watch
Bottom of egg is cracked
cortguitarman
Posts: 2,061
Cleaned out the ash last weekend with a shop vac. After it was all cleaned out, I noticed a crack across the bottom of my egg. Should I be worried or let it ride? It is under warranty, but I just installed a Rutland and don't want to do it again if I get it replace under warranty.
Mark
Annville, PA
Comments
-
I'd go ahead and get the replacement at my house_______________________________________________XLBGE
-
@MrCookingNurseI'm thinking the same thing. Just wanted to confirm others thoughts. The Rutland is cheap and easy to install.Mark Annville, PA
-
I had the same thing happen (along with the fire ring and the fire box and platesetter and CI grid). I went ahead and processed the warranty claims, but I continue to cook on the cracked base (and other cracked components). I don't want to wait until my BGE is out of commission before I get my warranty replacements.
-
My dealer requires me to turn in the old parts that are being replaced when I pick up the new warranty parts.
I'm so glad the egg has a great warranty. I've cracked my fire ring, plate setter, and now my base in a year and a half.Mark Annville, PA -
I've had one too and I inspect every time I clean them out. No issue with the warranty
Steve
Caledon, ON
-
I would be careful cooking on it when its cracked. The crack will widen as it gets hot. One of my bases had a tiny crack in it when it was cold but at 700 ash would fall through.
-
Have a cracked base as well... the crack widens when I get up to about 500 or so, no ash falling thru yet.
It is in the nest so I dont think there is a high risk of it splitting in two and falling since it's pretty tight in the nest...
I guess I should email BGE with the pictures and find out what do to next
MSV Chill Spot
Chester County, PA
http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/
http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/ -
All I needed to hear. I'll be taking pics for a replacement this weekend.Lit said:I would be careful cooking on it when its cracked. The crack will widen as it gets hot. One of my bases had a tiny crack in it when it was cold but at 700 ash would fall through.
Mark Annville, PA -
-
My large has had a base crack for about a year and a half. I use a Rutland as well and have just been riding it out with no ill effects. It is however a good argument for installing your Rutland's on the dome.
Mike
I'm ashamed what I did for a Klondike Bar!!
Omaha, NE -
-
The good thing is that rutlands are cheap.BOWHUNR said:My large has had a base crack for about a year and a half. I use a Rutland as well and have just been riding it out with no ill effects. It is however a good argument for installing your Rutland's on the dome.
MikeMark Annville, PA -
I also use rutland...But a cracked bottom section is structural, I think it should be replaced ( warranty ) asap. Just sayin, who wants a possible sudden failure? IMHO
(2) LBGEs, WSM, Vidalia Grill (gasser), Tailgater Grill (gasser) -
cracked base on mine too. not bad for about 9 years of year round cooking and michigan winters. got the replacement base and firebox in the shed waiting for some free time to do the swap. my local dealer (herman's boy in rockford, mi.) is really good about warranty issues.assembled my new medium on sunday afternoon. have already done two cooks - pizza sunday eve and shrimp on skewers tonight... really like the medium. heats up quick and more room than i thought there would be. i was able to purchase the new one at a nice discount after the "grillapalooza" event. my wife and i did pizza's for sampling at the event. was a lot of fun. https://www.facebook.com/hermansboyinc
-
This whole warranty sounds (and is) great, but why is so many parts busting and cracking??
-
My guess is because so many people use their eggs so often and live outside year around. Lots of temp changes and subject to the elements. Plus I don't think it's as many as it seems. Just think of all the people that own eggs and the limited number we read about probably a very small percentage actually have cracking issues.
-
I dont understand the having to bring in the broken part but oh well thats ok considering they give you a new one. I just thought it would be nice to go ahead and get the back up handy. But seeing as some say ash can fall through, looks like a bad hazard and good reason to change it out!!good luck!_______________________________________________XLBGE
-
One reason might be so that their products don't get handed off to someone who then has a bad experience with faulty parts and creates a bad name for the company. Another option is they're a-holes. I'll vote for the first one.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
-
I just changed out my base last weekend after discovering the crack on Easter Sunday.Bloomfield, NJ
-
ive had two crack, get a new base. its alot easier replacing the new gasket over replacing a burnt on stuck one, they pretty much peel right off with a heat gun
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
MrCookingNurse said:I dont understand the having to bring in the broken part but oh well thats ok considering they give you a new one. I just thought it would be nice to go ahead and get the back up handy. But seeing as some say ash can fall through, looks like a bad hazard and good reason to change it out!!good luck!
Categories
- All Categories
- 182.6K EggHead Forum
- 15.7K Forum List
- 459 EGGtoberfest
- 1.9K Forum Feedback
- 10.3K Off Topic
- 2.2K EGG Table Forum
- 1 Rules & Disclaimer
- 9K Cookbook
- 12 Valentines Day
- 91 Holiday Recipes
- 223 Appetizers
- 516 Baking
- 2.4K Beef
- 88 Desserts
- 162 Lamb
- 2.4K Pork
- 1.5K Poultry
- 30 Salads and Dressings
- 320 Sauces, Rubs, Marinades
- 543 Seafood
- 174 Sides
- 121 Soups, Stews, Chilis
- 35 Vegetarian
- 100 Vegetables
- 312 Health
- 292 Weight Loss Forum