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grillingunner
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Thinking about gettin a smokeware stainless cap. Are they better than the factory daisy wheel? Just looking for some feedback.
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I have them on 7 of my 10 eggs so I think so but others are now saying there's has a loose fit. Not the case on mine.1 XXL BGE, 1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.Clinton, Iowa
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You might want to review this thread: http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1171281/smokeware-chimney-cap-question#latestLBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI.
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I don't see a need for one. My daisy-wheel works just fine and the green rain cap snuffs out the egg nicely. It's not like it's a chore to remove the cap and put the daisy wheel on. I guess the smokeware cap is better while cooking in the rain, other then that I see no advantage."I'm stupidest when I try to be funny"
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There are a couple of advantages to the Smokeware cap. The biggest is the fact that it works well in the rain. Secondly, I like the fact that it doesn't move when you open and close the lid.XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE
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badinfluence said:I have them on 7 of my 10 eggs so I think so but others are now saying there's has a loose fit. Not the case on mine.
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I got my SS cap about 2 weeks ago. I took it out of the box and set on my egg today to grill. Unfortunately the fit doesn't sit to well with me. I'm gonna give SW a call tomorrow about the 1/8in play the cap has atop the egg. Don't get me wrong it looks awesome, but way to loose compared to the cast iron egg cap...
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Mine is tight to the chimney and snuffs out the fire with no problem.
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BuilderFrank said:I got my SS cap about 2 weeks ago. I took it out of the box and set on my egg today to grill. Unfortunately the fit doesn't sit to well with me. I'm gonna give SW a call tomorrow about the 1/8in play the cap has atop the egg. Don't get me wrong it looks awesome, but way to loose compared to the cast iron egg cap...
A poor widows son.
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BuilderFrank said:I got my SS cap about 2 weeks ago. I took it out of the box and set on my egg today to grill. Unfortunately the fit doesn't sit to well with me. I'm gonna give SW a call tomorrow about the 1/8in play the cap has atop the egg. Don't get me wrong it looks awesome, but way to loose compared to the cast iron egg cap...
1/8th inch play? Really? Have you even tried to add the gasket yet? BTW do you own a sloppy cast iron daisey? Bet that is more than a sloppy 1/8th play. -
Gasket that goes between the egg and base fits fine, I'm refering to the top hood/cap. Seems to be really loose, I don't see it stopping heat from escaping.
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Where did you place that gasket strip that came with your SmokeWare cap? Inside the cap or on the outside of the egg dome? Placement makes a big difference.
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I'm NOT being a smart ass here - OK? But even though you have the most eggs outside of a dealer you seem to keep missing the major point in these threads that they are referring to people who own and use SmokeWear stainless steel caps - not the ceramic caps. The SW doesn't even fit half of your eggs! Peace, brother -OK?RRP said:badinfluence said:I have them on 7 of my 10 eggs so I think so but others are now saying there's has a loose fit. Not the case on mine.
@rrp. I have 7 smokew ear caps on the 7 eggs that they DO fit on. What point am I missing here? Tj op asked if people think they are worth it. Well if I have 7 of them I would say yes they are worth it. That WAS my point.1 XXL BGE, 1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.Clinton, Iowa -
BuilderFrank said:Gasket that goes between the egg and base fits fine, I'm refering to the top hood/cap. Seems to be really loose, I don't see it stopping heat from escaping.
I noticed that with mine as well. I have the gasket installed inside right below the vent and it is a snug fit on the egg. The cap has a little play on the base of the unit. Yesterday I did a low slow cook for over 5 hours using the DigiQ and the grate temp held steady the entire cook. My dome temp was much higher but that could just be a calibration issue. I am going to contact Matt to see if the loose cap is normal. -
badinfluence said:
@rrp. I have 7 smokew ear caps on the 7 eggs that they DO fit on. What point am I missing here? Tj op asked if people think they are worth it. Well if I have 7 of them I would say yes they are worth it. That WAS my point. -
RRP said:Where did you place that gasket strip that came with your SmokeWare cap? Inside the cap or on the outside of the egg dome? Placement makes a big difference.dstearn said:
I noticed that with mine as well. I have the gasket installed inside right below the vent and it is a snug fit on the egg. The cap has a little play on the base of the unit. Yesterday I did a low slow cook for over 5 hours using the DigiQ and the grate temp held steady the entire cook. My dome temp was much higher but that could just be a calibration issue. I am going to contact Matt to see if the loose cap is normal.I just sent SW an email with pics, Ill wait to hear back from them. Im not trying to bash there product what so ever... Just want it to fit like it should..
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BuilderFrank said:RRP said:Where did you place that gasket strip that came with your SmokeWare cap? Inside the cap or on the outside of the egg dome? Placement makes a big difference.
You are correct - I wasn't clear. What I meant was placement being say in the middle of the chimney height or down at the base where the cap flares out. When down below I believe it will not be as snug, but that's just my opinion. But I agree with you whether on the egg or inside the cap shouldn't make a difference. I just still like mine being inside the cap so when I do a burn out the gasket won't be harmed. -
@RRP I have Rutland adhered to my chimney and it provides a snug fit. Plus I'm a lil OCD when it comes to cleaning the Smokeware and my SS table. Having it on the chimney allows for cleaning inside and out with no gasket in my way. I guess there is more than one way to skin a cat. B-)LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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NPHuskerFL said:@RRP I have Rutland adhered to my chimney and it provides a snug fit. Plus I'm a lil OCD when it comes to cleaning the Smokeware and my SS table. Having it on the chimney allows for cleaning inside and out with no gasket in my way. I guess there is more than one way to skin a cat. B-)
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grillingunner said:Thinking about gettin a smokeware stainless cap. Are they better than the factory daisy wheel? Just looking for some feedback.RickRick in Tampa
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