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Broken XXL! :(

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bdsdnfam
bdsdnfam Posts: 22
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Put a 4lb. pork shoulder on this morning for my wife and I and noticed juices running out of the bottom of the egg.  On further inspection found a crack running from one end to the other.  I've had my XXL for a year and a half and have not missed more than one weekend of cooking on it since I got it.  But it sits in a heated garage in the winter and never outside.  It sits in a nest but I wonder if it would be better to have some cushioning between the nest and the egg?  Anyway, here's a pic.  I'm not too concerned.  I'm registered at the BBG website and have a great dealer.  Just don't want to have this hassle every year and a half!
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited May 2014
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    XXL :-?
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Just curious my friend did you mean x-large- extra large or the new extra, extra large-xxlarge?

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,168
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    I feel for ya man! Sorry.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    Gotta be XL, huh?

    Little Rock, AR

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  • MrCookingNurse
    MrCookingNurse Posts: 4,665
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    If the xxl can't handle a 4 lbs roast we are in trouble


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    XLBGE 
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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
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    Obviously he meant XL - I hope.
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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  • bdsdnfam
    bdsdnfam Posts: 22
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    My bad all.......XL.  XXL is my shirt size LOL!
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    Hopefully you won't have to worry about it it happening again.  It does seem to be a relatively rare occurrence.  I don't think there is anything you did to cause it, it just seems to happen.  Lately it seems the frequency of cracks (or at least people posting about cracks) is on the rise.  I wonder if BGE might be having some manufacturing/QC issues?  I have had 2 eggs for about 4 years and no cracks in either.  They sit outside uncovered, but I am in GA so we don't typically get extremely cold temps.  

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    edited May 2014
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    I heard some noise the other night coming from the back deck.  Opened up my XXXL and there were some pornographers chugging out of ceramic bottle (<whisper> I think it was moonshine!!!</whisper>), keeping everyone awake.

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    Anyone know how to get rid of them?  They keep coming back.
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    I love lamp..
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  • tksmoke
    tksmoke Posts: 776
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    See if you can't get them back in the bottle!!  I think you rub their bellies. Or else make a wish or 3...Damned pornographic djinn. 
    Santa Paula, CA
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  • bdsdnfam
    bdsdnfam Posts: 22
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    This will be the second claim my local dealer has had to file ever!  They sell a lot of eggs too!  On a closer look found that the crack is going up the side of egg over 12 inches!  Almost broke in half!!

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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    POS
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • Charcoal_Addict
    Charcoal_Addict Posts: 227
    edited May 2014
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    Contact BGE to get a replacement shipped out ASAP. It sucks to hear your egg broke BD. At least you own one of the brands that offer a lifetime warranty. BGE will take care of you. Nolaegghead, when are you posting pics of of Triple-X Egg? :-)
    2x Kamado Joe Big Joes + Cyber Q Wifi + Themapen - Pizza Steel + BGE Paella Pan + BGE Ash Tools + Woo2 + Open Bar Fire Ring
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  • Stoater
    Stoater Posts: 292
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    bdsdnfam

    I was emptying my egg 2 days ago and found the exact same thing almost cracked in half from above the lower door righter underneath and up the back :( , submitted my warranty claim today so we will see how that goes.
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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    I have 2 Large BGE'S that stay outside all year long and I live in N.Y. and we saw a hell of a winter and my Eggs stood the test no problems no cracks the Eggs would go from being buried in snow to 350 degrees all winter long and no trouble 
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • bdsdnfam
    bdsdnfam Posts: 22
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    Dealer submitted the claim today! 
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  • The Naked Whiz
    The Naked Whiz Posts: 7,777
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    For whatever reason, I've had the base of my large crack twice.  Small, never.  Medium, never.  Don't know why.  Hasn't happened in a long time, so maybe I was just unlucky,

    The Naked Whiz
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,741
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    my large broke twice as well, small exploded
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • bdsdnfam
    bdsdnfam Posts: 22
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    Well it's official.  My local dealer said that BGE covered the parts and they are coming out this week to install them for me!  Awesome support and testament to why I pay a little more for the best!
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  • PNWFoodie
    PNWFoodie Posts: 1,046
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    fishlessman said:
    my large broke twice as well, small exploded

    It exploded? That's scary - very scary! Any idea why?
    XL, JR, and more accessories than anyone would ever need near Olympia, WA
    Sandy
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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
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    Did you have to bring said parts into the dealer or just supply photos?

    I've got a firebox that is cracking on my large, that I want to get replaced. Didn't know if I need to dig it out, and clean it up and bring it in or have them hold it while my grill would be out of commision for who knows how long.
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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  • bdsdnfam
    bdsdnfam Posts: 22
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    I just had to supply photos.  But I wouldn't base my situation as the norm for all claims so best to check with your dealer.
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