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Opinions on Gold Kevlar HiQue Gasket

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Charcoal_Addict
Charcoal_Addict Posts: 227
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I have to replace the gasket on my Red Big Joe this weekend.  I thought I would check with you guys for an unbiased opinion of the Gold HIQue Kevlar Nomex Gasket.  I felt I would get too much bais to the KJ gasket on the other forums.  I want an honest opinion about the Gold HiQue Gaskets. 

I will be talking the Kamado to 900F for self clean.  How are the HiQue Gold Standard Kevlar reinforced gaskets holding up during high temp cooks?   Do they hold-up on high-temp cooks?
2x Kamado Joe Big Joes + Cyber Q Wifi + Themapen - Pizza Steel + BGE Paella Pan + BGE Ash Tools + Woo2 + Open Bar Fire Ring
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    no idea, save some $ and get a Rutland from @RRP
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,776
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    900 degrees dome seems to be the failure point on every self adhesive gasket ive used. its not so much the gasket but the adhesive. i havent tried this gasket though. if you do those high temps alot the only gasket ive had success with is rutland with a fresh batch of rutland cement
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    My opinion is... FORTY BUCKS?!!!

    I can buy a rutland locally for $6. So far, it has lasted over 5 years and performs like new. 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • mahenryak
    mahenryak Posts: 1,324
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    +1 Rutland and if you go through @RRP you'll be sure to get the recommended sealant, too.
    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



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  • tonyled
    tonyled Posts: 536
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    i own one but havent installed it yet.  here are some amazon reviews:

    http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Gasket-Adhesive-Large-Kevlar/dp/B004MNW1TE/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1425673148&sr=1-1#customerReviews

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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    As other stated call Rutland Ron Pratt @RRP
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Charcoal_Addict
    Charcoal_Addict Posts: 227
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    The KJ OEM handles the 900F - 1000F Heat well.  It was a ice storm and a frozen lid on the Kamado that killed this gasket.  The 1/8 inch thick KJ gaskets biggest enemy is not the heat but wear and tear.  Thining out of the gasket over time.  

    I have been thinkng about a Cotronics gasket.  I'm not keen on the fiberglass in the Rutland gaskets.  I think the spun ceramic fibers are a safer option.  I think the taped gaskets have issues with pulling off.  I'm sure a cotronic with an ultra Coper would hold-up on the Joe.  I'm doubtful I'd make any friends on the other boards using a Cotronics gasket gasket on the Joe.
    2x Kamado Joe Big Joes + Cyber Q Wifi + Themapen - Pizza Steel + BGE Paella Pan + BGE Ash Tools + Woo2 + Open Bar Fire Ring
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    I can't speak for any of the other gaskets but the Rutland is a real game changer. For the record after I installed the Rutland on my large, I stuck a weed burner in the bottom vent and ran the egg up to 1,500 degrees and held it there for a little or 30 minutes just to test the gasket. The Rutland did not blink. That was almost a year ago and I have logged numerous high heat cooks on the egg since. The Rutland still hasn't blinked. I don't know what more you could ask from a gasket. Also Unit #1 came with a Rutland factory installed around the fire box door and the cooking chamber door. They both still look brand new. Unit #1 is a year old this month. In my opinion, one would be hard pressed to do any better than the Rutland. Contact @RRP and he will hook you up. His included instructions and advice is priceless. 

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,491
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    I didn't realize Hi-Que even made gaskets; do you have a link?  
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    Botch said:
    I didn't realize Hi-Que even made gaskets; do you have a link?  
    Amazon link in above post.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • FlashkaBob
    FlashkaBob Posts: 373
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    Botch said:
    I didn't realize Hi-Que even made gaskets; do you have a link?  
    http://bit.ly/1NrZxPM

    1 large BGE, 2 small BGE, 3 Plate setters, 1 large cast iron grid, 1 pizza stone, 1 Stoker II Wifi, 1 BBQ Guru Digi-Q II, 1 Amaze N pellet smoker and 1 empty wallet.      Seaforth, On. Ca.

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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,685
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    Kevlar and Nomex are aramid fibers and will stand up to heat for a while and won't melt; however, they will still char and break down.  I can burn up a old nomex flight suit in no time.

    A Cotronics gasket is woven ceramic.  Good up to 1500F in direct flame.  You can go nuclear, or wok with the lid open, no worries.  I have been running them on all three BGEs for 4-5 yrs.  They are still in perfect shape and have never frozen shut (as they don't absorb water.)  I've used UltraCopper on two, and Super77 on the other--both work well.

    I don't know anything about the fiberglass one, but people seem to like it.  I'm happy with the Cotronics as are all the customers I have sold them too.

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  • Charcoal_Addict
    Charcoal_Addict Posts: 227
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    stlcharcoal said:

    Kevlar and Nomex are aramid fibers and will stand up to heat for a while and won't melt; however, they will still char and break down.  I can burn up a old nomex flight suit in no time.

    A Cotronics gasket is woven ceramic.  Good up to 1500F in direct flame.  You can go nuclear, or wok with the lid open, no worries.  I have been running them on all three BGEs for 4-5 yrs.  They are still in perfect shape and have never frozen shut (as they don't absorb water.)  I've used UltraCopper on two, and Super77 on the other--both work well.

    I don't know anything about the fiberglass one, but people seem to like it.  I'm happy with the Cotronics as are all the customers I have sold them too.

    I know with the Joe that I'l be stuck having to cut down the 2 inch gasket to fit the 1 and 1/4 inch rim.  The Egg is a lot easier since it's 1 inch on the nose. 

     I'm getting tired of changing KJ gaskets every two years.   They're just not holding-up to the harsh Canadian winters.   The next Gasket changes will be Cotronics Gaskets. 
    2x Kamado Joe Big Joes + Cyber Q Wifi + Themapen - Pizza Steel + BGE Paella Pan + BGE Ash Tools + Woo2 + Open Bar Fire Ring
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