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Yet another reason the get a Rutand gasket! Cold weather Eggers check this out!
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Mine has never frozen and this is my 6th CT winter with two eggs stored out in the open. Had a rutland almost since the beginning since my original gasket lasted a whopping 2-3 months.
I posted this theory quite some time ago and still think it's true.I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
I really should pick one up from RRP. I have never had it freeze shut, and a great deal of time here is winter, but I have melted the gasket together after I took it nuclear to clean it. I have never gone that hot since, but boy was it a nice white after that. I managed to get the lid open without to much damage to the gaskets thoughLarge BGEBBQ Guru DigiQ IIMartensville, Saskatchewan Canada
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Thanks for the tip of the hat! BTW your point is an interesting observation that I have never heard nor thought about. It stands to reason that Rutland will not absorb water, therefore no freezing, but I suppose if wet enough and cold enough freezing might still happen, but for sure would not be as bad or as water soaked as the other gaskets.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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Thankfully it doesn't get that cold here! I will however need a Rutland soon. My gasket on my original egg is almost shot.Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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I'm as big a fan as anyone of the Rutland gasket, and I've referred lots of folks to @RRP to put one on their eggs the way I did on my XL, but I will say I've had her freeze shut a number of times since relocating back to Wisconsin this year.
In this case I think a nice cordless hair dryer is your best friend!
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Finally back in the Badger State!
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The Rutland kicks ass. Best accessory that I have bought for my eggs. I even run the Rutland on Unit #1. Thinking about putting it on the other big units as well.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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I believe the reason it doesn't freeze shut is not because of the rutland gasket material but because it is only on the bottom piece of ceramic.
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@SGH as a new member I hear you refer to your cookers as units 1 to 9. Have you ever posted pictures of all your units at one time. I hope you will not take offence.
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@marysvilleegger, that might help, but I only have my Rutland on the bottom and I still get a frozen egg from time to time. you guys just don't get any real cold weather (haha).
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Finally back in the Badger State!
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Tinyfish said:@SGH as a new member I hear you refer to your cookers as units 1 to 9. Have you ever posted pictures of all your units at one time. I hope you will not take offence.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
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Carolina Q said:Mine has never frozen and this is my 6th CT winter with two eggs stored out in the open. Had a rutland almost since the beginning since my original gasket lasted a whopping 2-3 months. I posted this theory quite some time ago and still think it's true.
I must have missed your theory post but I can say that you are correct. Up till now I've had plenty of planned cooks delayed or cancelled due to a frozen lid but not since the Rutland. Thanks for the feedback. I did know you were a fan of the Rutland.XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE -
How quickly we forget, eh Ron?RRP said:Thanks for the tip of the hat! BTW your point is an interesting observation that I have never heard nor thought about. It stands to reason that Rutland will not absorb water, therefore no freezing, but I suppose if wet enough and cold enough freezing might still happen, but for sure would not be as bad or as water soaked as the other gaskets.
http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=55&func=view&catid=1&id=1350202
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Carolina Q said:
Thanks for the tip of the hat! BTW your point is an interesting observation that I have never heard nor thought about. It stands to reason that Rutland will not absorb water, therefore no freezing, but I suppose if wet enough and cold enough freezing might still happen, but for sure would not be as bad or as water soaked as the other gaskets.
How quickly we forget, eh Ron? http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=55&func=view&catid=1&id=1350202
OK, Michael - you win. I forgot that post essentially from 1 year ago, but having supplied these Rutlands now since 2002 I still won't be adding a comment about "will never freeze"! LOL! Just the same thank you for your FIRST observation which I forgot!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time. -
@CarolinaQ , that explains it why I had not seen your post. I rarely spend any time on the Greeneggers forum. BTW, I am going to get a pick up load of WGWW from Holyoke as soon as the weather cooperates if you are interested in some.XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE
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@CarolinaQ, I am new here so I don't know the history behind your dig (maybe it is good natured ribbing) but,Carolina Q said:
How quickly we forget, eh Ron?RRP said:Thanks for the tip of the hat! BTW your point is an interesting observation that I have never heard nor thought about. It stands to reason that Rutland will not absorb water, therefore no freezing, but I suppose if wet enough and cold enough freezing might still happen, but for sure would not be as bad or as water soaked as the other gaskets.
http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=55&func=view&catid=1&id=1350202
The post you quoted mentions the reason as the gasket is only on one side.
This thread talks about the reason being the material doesn't absorb water.
Maybe it is a combination of both?
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Both I suppose - but yes Michael and I go way back...Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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I enjoy jerking Ron's chain. He enjoys feeling put upon. )
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
My XL froze shut last week. Being that I plan on cooking on it tomorrow I started a fire behind the air vent. Finally got the lid open and the gasket peeled off. The funny thing is that this is the second winter with my Lg and it has never frozen shut. This year with the first real cold weather and the XL freezes. Rutland they will be.XL BGE, LG BGE, and a hunger to grill everything in sight!!!Joe- Strongsville, OH
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jcaspary said:My XL froze shut last week. Being that I plan on cooking on it tomorrow I started a fire behind the air vent. Finally got the lid open and the gasket peeled off. The funny thing is that this is the second winter with my Lg and it has never frozen shut. This year with the first real cold weather and the XL freezes. Rutland they will be.Off to bed now - got a warranty covered hot water heater repair job early in the morning! No more cold showers for this family LOL!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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I have never had my frozen shut. It was -40 with the windchill today haha
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I moved to the Swamp in anticipation of this problem. No problems with eggs freezing shut over here#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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I changed to a Rutland as soon as I bought my BGE. It has seen three Canadian winters and so far has never froze on me. On the plus side it has warmed up today to a balmy - 8 C ( 17.6 F) today.
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SGH said:The other units don't see much use any longer. They are old and have seen their better dayPhoenix
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both my large and small freeze shut i switched overA child can ask questions a wise man can't answer!!!CanadaLarge @ Small BGE
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http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1175824/frozen-not-the-movie#latest
They do freeze. Mine stuck a little the other night but I'm in Tennessee. ..not that bad here.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN -
SGH said:
The other units don't see much use any longer. They are old and have seen their better day except for Unit #7 & #9. I keep them for sentimental reasons more than any thing else.
Brother, does this include Unit 14? If so, I guess Ron Jeremy and I may be the last of a dying breed.
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Since I have been going commando it hasn't frozen shut either and I have not experienced temperature control issues.Gerhard
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Tomorrow we are going to see +1 in saskatoon. Its been a great winter so farSaskNortherner said:I changed to a Rutland as soon as I bought my BGE. It has seen three Canadian winters and so far has never froze on me. On the plus side it has warmed up today to a balmy - 8 C ( 17.6 F) today.
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They don't freeze in Florida either. Not sure why
St. Johns County, Florida
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