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DMW
DMW Posts: 13,832
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Heating up my XL for pizza tonight. Heard a pop, thought it was just charcoal. Sitting here drinking a beer and noticed this.

OK to proceed with high heat cook?
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They/Them
Morgantown, PA

XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • CANMAN1976
    CANMAN1976 Posts: 1,593
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    Have a hose handy and get the warranty in action . Wouldn't risk a fire !
    Hows ya gettin' on, me ol ****? 



    Kippens.Newfoundland and Labrador. (Canada).
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    Ain't gonna hurt it anymore. I say go nuclear
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    I have a fire extinguisher at the ready. Warranty will be submitted Monday.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Sorry that happened.  I'd fire it up but keep an eye on it. 
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
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    Can't tell but looks like it may be on a deck. As above, keep a close watch and be ready to put out a fire if even more disaster strikes. I get sad every time I see one of these.
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    It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.
    - Camp Hill, PA
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    I recently discovered a crack like that on the bottom of my Egg.  Warranty order has been placed, but I have still cooked pizza, etc on it with no further problems....
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    Definitely keep an eye on it. My warranty dealer said he would only do low n slows until I could install the new base. When my base was cracked and I didn't know it, my lump consumption was quite a bit higher. It must have been drawing air in through the crack as it took a long time for the temp to come back down. I couldn't see the crack due to my egg being in a table and the crack was at about 11 o'clock and working across the bottom. Found it when I saw moisture coming out the bottom on a low n slow. I guess what I'm saying is that even when you think it's snuffed out it likely won't be. Be very careful on your deck. 
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    Sorry man. :(
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    That's exactly what mine did.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Just finished pizza 4 of 4. Pulled beef turned out pretty good too.imageimageimage
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @DMW‌
    Looks like a winner to me brother. =D>

    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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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    @DMW‌ Bummer man :-( And this is why the warranty is worth every penny. Nice pies too!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • GeorgeS
    GeorgeS Posts: 955
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    Damn shame on the crack! Nice looking chow though for sure!
    Bristow Virginia XL&Mini One of the best feelings in life is watching other people enjoy the food I cooked!
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @DMW‌
    I have heard a very loud pop a few times myself before that really concerned me. So far haven't found a crack any where yet. Wonder what it was?

    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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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Everything was rolling fine, and then this happened.

    JK, this is the fire pit. :))
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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
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    That sucks... Happy you were able to get dinner finished
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
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    Sorry to hear about the crack DMW. Hopefully warranty won't take long. Did you get it at Fred's or Meadow Creek?
    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    @pescadorzih Got it at Meadow Creek. They have handled a few other warranty claims for me and have been great to deal with.

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    You make nice looking pizzas, even when on the crack! 

    Damn shame about the crack.  I mentioned this in another crack thread...it seems like Big Green Eggs crack all the time now.  Maybe there is just more activity and people report them more, but I think BGE needs to address this.  It's great they have the warranty and all but it's still a hassle to disassemble it and return it.  They need to get the eggs off the crack.  Are the ceramics no longer space aged?  

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

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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
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    DMW said:
    @pescadorzih Got it at Meadow Creek. They have handled a few other warranty claims for me and have been great to deal with.

    Are you going to the eggfest next weekend?
    I might be stopping over again to sample some food.
    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    @pescadorzih‌ Nope, won't be able to make it this year. Really bummed, the SKH fests are next week as well. If I was around I think I would have done a tasting tour.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • KJWILD
    KJWILD Posts: 95
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    Sorry to hear that, meal looks like it turned out awesome. Hopefully the warranty replacement will not take that long.
    Husband, Father, Grandfather and Chef of the Home Front. XL BGE- purchased on 5/28/2014
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    They have always cracked I think there were just less around. I have had 2 bases crack both at 700 plus degrees. Sucks when it happens but luckily I am kinda close to tucker just drive down and get new ones. I also do my pizzas around 550 now.
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    FWIW, dome temp was only up to 400* when I noticed the crack.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
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    Well that's a darn shame for sure but you do have the lifetime warranty from BGE! But now you have me wondering if you have ever used any of that horrible Royal Oak Lump? If so I'm sure that is the reason for the failure in the egg! Must have been a ROCK that caused it! Yep I'm a trouble maker! JJ

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Hmm, been using mostly RO since I got it. This was the first time using Rockwood. Should I blame the Rockwood? :))
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    OK, tried to call my dealer, but they are closed today for Pentecost Monday. Had no idea Amish observed that, but according to their answering machine they do.


    Yesterday decided to gather up the family and head to NYC since the weather was perfect. Oh, yeah I saw this mentioned as well:

    Since it was being held in Madison Square Park, I just had to hit the Shake Shack as well. @cazzy is right, the burgers are really good at Shake Shack. And brisket from Delaney was good as well. Finally got to try some of their sausage, great flavor profile. I need to start playing with sausage recipes again.



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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Tbonesmokes
    Tbonesmokes Posts: 33
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    We go to the Big Apple Block Party every year with Ubon's BBQ of Yazoo City MS.  Served 5000 lbs of pulled pork this year.  Great event.

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    XLBGE, LBGE, 2 Superior SS-2 gravity feed smokers;  Medford Lakes NJ
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    Mine did that too, my cedar table started to burn as well. Be careful.
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
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    DMW said:
    Hmm, been using mostly RO since I got it. This was the first time using Rockwood. Should I blame the Rockwood? :))
    I wouldn't tell Big Green Egg you were using Rockwood!!!!!!
    =))

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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