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eggingout1983
eggingout1983 Posts: 83
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Well this put a stop to a great egging weekend... open up the egg to cleaning it out for some low and slow and as i'm cleaning it out i notice ...... F#@K!!!! o well thats life i guess.. Warrenty claim is underway but not sure how long it is going to take as i am in Canada. now here is my next question is to safe to cook on? pic's are attached. Let me know what think?
Toronto,  Ontario,  Large, Large, Mini Max
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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
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    I'd give it a go if it's on a surface that wouldn't cause a problem if it continued to crack all the way. Doesn't appear it's separated, so I'd give it a go myself, instead of being out for a while.

    That said, mines outside, on a concrete patio with no way to catch anything on fire.
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
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    MiniMax
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
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    I cooked for a few month with a cracked base, my large is in a nest so I wasn't too worried about it falling apart.

    Good luck!
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @eggingout1983‌
    My large has numerous hair line cracks thru out it. Been using for quite some time with no issues. I wouldn't let it stop me from cooking. Mine also has holes on the gasket surface that are pretty severe.

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

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @eggingout1983‌
    Look here.imageimageimageimageimage

    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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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,343
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    +1 on the above as long as you aren't set up for a fire with a larger crack.  I've been running with a cracked base for 7 months (warranty replacement in the garage) and I do believe it "self-healed".  No more drippings under the BGE on the concrete patio so we march on.  BTW-mine is in a nest.  FWIW-
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Agree with the above. If you pay attention to it and make sure it isn't getting worse, I would march on. I probably wouldn't leave the house for extended period of time if they were not on a concrete (or similar) surface.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

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  • eggingout1983
    eggingout1983 Posts: 83
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    Thanks guys and gals I feel much better brisket is on
    Toronto,  Ontario,  Large, Large, Mini Max
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