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Cracked Base

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Doc_Eggerton
Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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Did a clean out all the way to removing the fire rings, for the first time in a long time.  Found a crack in the base of the XL, and it goes all the way through.  Going to contact the Mother Ship.

XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
    edited September 2013
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    Good luck, I'm sure it will be covered - however sometimes not knowing is best, that'll teach you to clean it out!
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Every time I consider an used egg... Things like this cross my mind. I'm sure they'll take care of it.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,647
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    That sucks Doc, but you may end up with a cool planter out of the deal.

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    We're you using a hique?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    They don't make them for XLs, and I have not seen the need.  The stock grate on an XL passes a lot of air.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    I wonder if the super high temps and time it takes to do a "burn out" contribute to these problems?
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Just wondering if the added heat in the bottom contributed to the problem... Didn't say you needed one.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    henapple said:
    Just wondering if the added heat in the bottom contributed to the problem... Didn't say you needed one.
    I wasn't being snide, just commenting that they don't seem to be needed with the XL.  The number of holes seems to work better than the stock grates for the smaller sizes.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Just kidding Doc. I recently got one and have noticed more hot embers in the bottom. Wondered if that way have played a role.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    I guess if the holes let more air in, they could also allow more embers out.  I do notice the ash pit is lit up bright.  Might be a good case for allowing some ash to remain as insulation.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Since I have been using the q that the little pieces pile up and burn in the bottom. Guess it doesn't cause any problems... Lots of people use them. Sorry about the base.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Doc_Eggerton said:

    Picking up a replacement base under warranty on Saturday.

    Sweet. What are you doing with the cracked one? Riding it out until it fully goes? Planter? Using it as a launch pad for mini NASA rockets?
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    Eggcelsior said:
    Picking up a replacement base under warranty on Saturday.
    Sweet. What are you doing with the cracked one? Riding it out until it fully goes? Planter? Using it as a launch pad for mini NASA rockets?
    The dear says that they are supposed to get the distressed part.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • BOWHUNR
    BOWHUNR Posts: 1,487
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    Looks like we have twins Doc.  I already have my replacement, just haven't taken the time to switch it out.  It still works fine it just leaks a bit of liquid when I do multiple pork butts.

    Mike

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    I'm ashamed what I did for a Klondike Bar!!

    Omaha, NE
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    Anyone have experience with replacing the base?  Leave the band on the dome or not, remove the hinge springs, so on and so forth.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • Doc_Eggerton
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    mountaindewbass said:
    I used zip ties to hold the band together, I took the springs off using pliers for a good grip on it. Then I simply loosened the band on the base. Took the dome off with the band assembly attached to it, then swapped it out and did the order in reverse
    Thanks, that sounds like a plan.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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