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Jellyworm
Jellyworm Posts: 96
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Ok Boys and Girls I have a hugh problem. I have a LBGE which I have been using with the help of this forum with great success for about 18 months. So last week I am reading about doing a "clean burn" on an egg and decided to do one as well. Only problem is now it will not open!! I am talking sealed up tight! HELP!!
Large BGE
Houston, TX
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  • llrickman
    llrickman Posts: 654
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    Use a butter knife or putty knife , gently pry around the dome as you are gently lifting the handle. I had this happen to mine and thats how i opened it

    Your gasket is now toast . Ive not had one on mine for several years and had no problems however i did just order a rutland from RRP
    2 LBGE
    Digi Q
    green Thermapen
    AR

    Albuquerque, NM
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  • anzyegg
    anzyegg Posts: 1,104
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    My egg is still new so I haven't tried one yet... Hold on because these great folks will respond...
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,898
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    Sometimes a hair off the leg of the dog that bit your egg will help - just build a fire in the bottom vent hole and see if the heat generated will assist in prying it apart, but most likely your gasket is toast. Just be gentle - no hammers even close by!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Jellyworm
    Jellyworm Posts: 96
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    Thanks! I was afraid that was going to be what I needed to do. Any suggestions on replacement gaskets?
    Large BGE
    Houston, TX
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    Send @RRP a private message. He will help you with a Rutland replacement. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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