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J-B Weld?

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Greeno55
Greeno55 Posts: 635
edited January 2015 in EggHead Forum
My MiniMax arrived for Christmas with a fire ring cracked in 5 pieces. My dealer informed me yesterday that BGE will be replacing it under warranty, but they are out of stock at the moment. He figured 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, I'd like to piece the fire ring back together so I can use the Woo that just arrived today :-bd and make the ring more stable to clean the grill, etc. I've read in here people recommend J-B Weld. I just want to make sure this is the stuff I need.
Thanks

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LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    That should be fine whilst you wait on the replacement.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,766
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    mine is just pieced in like a puzzle, no glue. my box and ring are in a dozen or so puzzle pieces
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    If you are going to be hitting grilling temps that may not hold up. I used jb self on a plate setter and it was fine but when I tried it on a firebox it didn't last 1 cook even.
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
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    JB WELD is great and have used on different eggs over the years.  I have also taken some wire that is a little smaller than a #2 pencil lead and wrapped my firering about 3 times around it and 4 years later it is still working. 
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  • Greeno55
    Greeno55 Posts: 635
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    Thanks for the insight. I'll give it a try. Hopefully it's only for a short while.
    LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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    I reviewed the MSDS.  There is no way in Hades I would use JB weld inside my Egg. 
    Y'all can do what you like, but I prefer my steaks to be flavored differently than "Eau de JB Weld"
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    FWIW mine is broken and until I give my dealer the pics I too roll exactly as @fishlessman‌ described earlier.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • dihtn
    dihtn Posts: 234
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    My daisy wheel fell off of my large the 1st time I used it and broke. Tried JB Weld without much success.
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  • brimee
    brimee Posts: 127
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    Zmokin said:
    I reviewed the MSDS.  There is no way in Hades I would use JB weld inside my Egg. 
    Y'all can do what you like, but I prefer my steaks to be flavored differently than "Eau de JB Weld"
    Agree, I was thinking the same thing.

    Might as well just use lighter fluid and charcoal briquettes too!!!! 
    Brian
    Fairview, Texas
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    How the heck did all your mini maxes come broke?
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    2-3 weeks is unacceptable to me. My dealer changed my cracked parts the day I returned them.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Greeno55
    Greeno55 Posts: 635
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    @henapple‌ - This dealer is great. He just has no MiniMaxes in stock. The 2-3 weeks was how long he's saying before BGE itself has the parts available. I guarantee if he had one available, I'd already have it in my Egg.
    LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    My bad...
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    henapple said:

    2-3 weeks is unacceptable to me. My dealer changed my cracked parts the day I returned them.

    Me too. Just have to have time to make it over there with my phone pics. They have one waiting for me. I just always seem to find something else to do vs going there. I'll need lump soon enough so....
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,657
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    I bet my dealer could beat up your dealer.. :D

    ___________________________________

     

     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • Greeno55
    Greeno55 Posts: 635
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    shtgunal3 said:
    I bet my dealer could beat up your dealer.. :D

    Oh you wanna take this outside???? >:/
    LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,528
    edited January 2015
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    Folks, to be fair to OP's dealer, please remember MM is newly released, many dealers don't even have the egg itself, let alone replacement parts.
    canuckland
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    The fire ring is the same as the small. They didnt come up with a new one that's why it doesn't fit the box right.
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    Lit said:

    The fire ring is the same as the small. They didnt come up with a new one that's why it doesn't fit the box right.

    I was about to say the same. @Greeno55‌ does your dealer know this??
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,528
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    Thanks for the info. I didn't know that
    :\">
    canuckland
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  • Greeno55
    Greeno55 Posts: 635
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    Hmmm, interesting to know. I'll look into it.
    LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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  • bcsnave
    bcsnave Posts: 1,009
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    I just picked up a new Mini fire ring $25..a Mini plate setter $23..and set of feet $10...my dealer is FANTASTIC

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

    _____________________________________________________________________________

    Glenbeulah, WI

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  • AUCE
    AUCE Posts: 890
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    Zmokin said:

    I reviewed the MSDS.  There is no way in Hades I would use JB weld inside my Egg. 
    Y'all can do what you like, but I prefer my steaks to be flavored differently than "Eau de JB Weld"

    Agreed.....imo not a good idea

    I would much rather be able to say I was glad I did than wished I had........

    XL owner and purveyor of pallette perfection...

    Homosassa....Mecca of Florida

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  • lecrams
    lecrams Posts: 116
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    I successfully used JBW to piece my 35 year old egg back together. It does say that it is only good up to about 450. I only use that egg for about 200-400 now. Best of luck!
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Read the MSDS on creosote.
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    I love lamp..
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