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Help - Cast Iron Grate - Split

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danv23
danv23 Posts: 953
edited March 2014 in EggHead Forum
So me and my neighbor had lots off cool ones last night and I talked him into doing a clean burn.  He had already bought the Rutland (RRP style) and the OEM gasket was pretty much toast, so he just needed a little push.  We left his 'BGE bought' Cast Iron Grate in there and apparently at some point during the process it split.  I would have never thought that would have happened and feel just a little responsible because I think it was more the beer's fault than mine.

Anyhow, any of you ever heard of that?  Do you think BGE will warranty it?

Let me know, and thanks as always.

The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

Cumming, GA

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    If not get it welded
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,898
    edited March 2014
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    It probably is under warranty so give that a try. BTW my home made one that I cut out of a rectangular cast iron piece finally broke in half after 12 years of use. Actually I like it better that way now!

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    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    I bought one and a chunk broke off fairly soon afterward. Just a normal cook, not a clean burn. They replaced it. A chunk broke off of the second one. They replaced it. I am still using the second one, but when it breaks again, I still have the third one (still in it's plastic bag). I saw no point in continuing the replacement madness so I gave up after three. BGE corporate seemed surprised that this could have happened. 

    Anyway, this was before they started playing games with the warranty, so who knows. Certainly worth asking your dealer. If that fails, call Tucker.

    Here's a pic of my second break...

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    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    same here. I went through 3 of them (large) with regular cooks in just a few months and moved on.They were covered but I got the serious skunk eye from my dealer when I went in for the 3rd. it's still in brand new in my garage if anyone wants it.  I have the small for my spider and it's been great for over a year. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    I keep meaning to cut up grid #1 up to fit on my spider so I can sear, but haven't done it yet.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Mine cracked over the weekend while baking lobster and searing some beef tenderloin steaks on a c.i. pan. Just called my Egg distributor (Hagan Ace Hardware---great folks) and they are replacing it with no issues.I h dfinedone made pizza with mine in the egg and right after I finished pizzas at 700F750F I pulled the thermometer and let it go nuclear and didn't crack then so it shouldn't make a difference. There are restaurants that sear at 1200F on cast iron grids so temps should not do this to a grid. But, it happens. You'll find out how good your dealer is if they exchange it.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    That's why I don't have one.  Cast iron is fragile, and it needs to be heated and cooled evenly.  Bumping it or putting it down one something too hard can fracture it.  Might I suggest mangrates if you want grill marks?
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
    edited March 2014
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    I think the large is just too big to support itself. The small has been grate (ha-ha). I like those craycort grates too that come in 3 pie shaped pieces. Heard good things but never used them.

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    That looks thrice as grate.
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    I love lamp..
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  • Hibby
    Hibby Posts: 606
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    That looks similar to the craycort I have for my weber kettle.
    I cook. I eat. I repeat. Thornville, Ohio
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  • mgoblue0484
    mgoblue0484 Posts: 148
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    Some BGE accessories, like the Cast-Iron Grate, have a 5 year warranty. Go back to the place of purchase, file a claim with pictures, and you'll get a new grate. Mine had a crack, still use it. Like others, my new one is waiting in it's plastic bag.

    GO BLUE!

    Fairfax, Va

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  • RalphieBoy
    RalphieBoy Posts: 131
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    nolaegghead said:
    That's why I don't have one.  Cast iron is fragile, and it needs to be heated and cooled evenly.  Bumping it or putting it down one something too hard can fracture it.  Might I suggest mangrates if you want grill marks?
    Do you have mangrates for BGE Large?
    Large, Small, Mini Max & Mini.
    Wishlist XXL, XL & Medium 
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  • sabretooth04
    sabretooth04 Posts: 46
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    My cast iron grate broke when I dropped it off the deck.  Here it is.


    Don't think I could ever do that again.
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    edited July 2019
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    Hey all. To give a long overdue update on this, my buddy loves having it in 2 pieces as it split just like the picture above. He said it's much easier to deal with, load more lump, etc., and he's glad it happened. He's also got a Rutland gasket as well, as another byproduct of the clean burn (OEM "gasket"). Moral of the story, not all overindulge episodes end badly or with regret.

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

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