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Just joined the "I gotta crack" club.

Went out to shut the large down after supper and notice some strange looking white spots. And it was a crack running top to bottom on the base. I will take pics to my dealer on Monday. One good thing is the distributor is 2 blocks away from the dealer so I may come home with a new base that day. Not bad for 8yrs of use I guess

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analyze adapt overcome

2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Letz4wheel
    Letz4wheel Posts: 236
    You must go to Bassmeyers :)
    Southern Indiana
  • cfwilen
    cfwilen Posts: 27
    edited July 2014
    I joined that club as well.  Took pictures this afternoon:

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    Portland, OR
  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    Keep Calm and Carry On Egging

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
    edited July 2014
    Sorry to hear. Does put a damper on things, but only for a bit. BGE warranty takes care of it.
    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
  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    @Mattman3969‌
    You are not alone my friend.

    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. 

  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    You must go to Bassmeyers :)

    Your exactly right. They were the only ones around that sold Eggs when my first one was bought.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • Crispix49
    Crispix49 Posts: 191
    As an owner of a (soon to be phased out) Mini, I wonder how the mothership will handle cracks/warranty issues like this for a model that is out of production? I just noticed a very fine, hairline crack on the back outside of my mini, but the crack doesn't go through to the inside, so it could be the paint vs in the ceramic.
    Atlanta suburbs
    Large & Mini owner
    UGA Alum - Go Dawgs!
  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
    Mine is in the firebox and I noticed it yesterday.. Contacted dealer and emailed photos.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    I got to give kuddos to my dealer Bassemiers of Evansville, In. Walked in with pics of my base and 20 minutes later they were putting the new base in my truck. Noticed break on Sat new parts on Monday and I also bought a set of eggmates since I was gonna have it apart anyway. image

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • jllbms
    jllbms Posts: 381
    That wouldn't happen with my dealer.

    Kemah, TX
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    I should say my dealer is also a distributor Prolly makes a difference.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • mahenryak
    mahenryak Posts: 1,324
    cfwilen said:
    I joined that club as well.  Took pictures this afternoon:

    image

    Maybe this is a little OT but I only see a crack in the grate, unless you're referring to the one that ships and is supposed to be there in the firebox.  I have one of those cracks on my grates, too, but I didn't think it was that big of deal.  Maybe I'm wrong, though.
    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



  • mahenryak
    mahenryak Posts: 1,324
    OT  ...Regarding my previous post above and the cracked grate issue, I should have searched the forum before posting.  Sounds like it is a warranty issue...

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/889285/cracked-charcoal-grate


    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



  • yzzi
    yzzi Posts: 1,843
    I just put my new base on and haven't even fired it up your. Still figuring what to do with the old one since it's still holding together fine.
    Dunedin, FL
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    The Mothership has replace 2 of my cracked grates, if you don't replace them when they crack the crack will continue to grow and separate and will crack your Firebox. Since the Firebox is a warranty item it is in BGE's interest to replace the cracked grates.
                                                                
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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
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    yzzi said:
    I just put my new base on and haven't even fired it up your. Still figuring what to do with the old one since it's still holding together fine.

    They ask me to bring it back but acted like no big deal if I didn't. Prolly will because I don't have a need for it.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
    Keep your old base if you can. Make a planter out of it if you have room.
    image
    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
  • TFols
    TFols Posts: 241
    Count me and my BIL into the clTook my XL apart on Sunday to load up in the trailer for vacation and it looks like I need a base, fire ring and fire box (although the fire box crack isn't that bad yet). My BIL took his XL apart to load up for vaca as well and saw his fire box in two pieces.
    Bloomfield, NJ
  • Stoater
    Stoater Posts: 292
    I had the same problem, got a brand new base even has silicone tabs on the lower draft door, looks so pretty, but now  I am having problems with my bands slipping, let me know how yours work out, gonna take the advice they guys gave me on the post I made earlier.
  • Sixpack1
    Sixpack1 Posts: 189
    I totally love the planter idea...
    The Gator Nation, Central Florida
    LARGE & MINI  Life is good...
    GO GATORS!!!

  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    @DMW. Love that planter. Eggplant, no doubt.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    @Mattman. Nice scooter BTW.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    Thank you!! It's only been out of the garage 2 times this year. Thought about selling it but it is still cheaper to have than my 22yr old daughter so i guess i will keep it.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    @Matttman. I sold mine this year. Getting too decrepit to be safe. Lots of surgeries this last couple years. It's only fair to others.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    What did you have?

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    @Mattman. A 1993 Softail Classic made to look like a 50s DuoGlide. 

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    That's nice!!!

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    @Mattman3969. Thanks. It was! :-h

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
    edited July 2014
    Just joined the crack club. I was filling my XL with lump this afternoon and noticed the firebox was cracked in 2 spots. It must've happened during the pizza cook last night.
    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    I believe the firebox has 3yr replacement but could be wrong. As long as it holds lump you are okay to continue cooking.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.