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Replacement Screen

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jllbms
jllbms Posts: 381
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Anyone know where to get just the screen in the bottom vent? These tend to disintegrate over time, and I've had to buy the whole unit. Thanks.
Kemah, TX
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  • BamaFanInArky
    BamaFanInArky Posts: 30
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    Told my dealer I needed another screen because lump particular ripped my current one.  He had one delivered for me in a week.  Not sure if it was a warrenty fill or not, but I didn't get charged.
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    BamaFanInArky said:
    Told my dealer I needed another screen because lump particular ripped my current one.  He had one delivered for me in a week.  Not sure if it was a warrenty fill or not, but I didn't get charged.
    Can't beat that deal, your dealer likes you. The screen sliders were available as parts according to a four year old list I have:
    MESH-XL, MESH-L (also fits the MBGE); MESH-S - all were under $13. The stainless sliders were over $30. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • GaBGE
    GaBGE Posts: 556
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    I got just a screen for my XL just a few months ago. My dog chewed mine and it wouldn't close off tight.
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  • jllbms
    jllbms Posts: 381
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    Sources?
    Kemah, TX
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    jllbms said:
    Sources?
    Call any dealer and give them the appropriate code?
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • EggHead_Bubba
    EggHead_Bubba Posts: 566
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    My screen deteriorated over time and my local dealer replaced it under warranty. 

    Rocky Top, TN — Large BGE • Cast Iron Grate & Platesetter • Rockwood Lump

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    @Skiddymarker ... is that a digital list by any chance?

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    Jeepster47 said:
    @Skiddymarker ... is that a digital list by any chance?
    @Jeepster47 - no it is old school, has notes on it and such and is in $CDN. i will fire up the HP scanner and shoot you one if you want.
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    Skiddymarker said:
    Jeepster47 said:
    @Skiddymarker ... is that a digital list by any chance?
    @Jeepster47 - no it is old school, has notes on it and such and is in $CDN. i will fire up the HP scanner and shoot you one if you want.
    Yes please, mainly looking for the darn product code. PM on the way.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
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    They (BGE Corp.) really needs to address the screen issue, IMHO.
    The screen on my XL lasted maybe 3 cooks, and the UN-glued strands just get hung up. They replaced my original, no questions asked. But it's still in the package. I never installed it.
    I cook on a concrete patio, so sparks are not a big issue.
    Still.... they must be aware of the issue & ought to re-think the screen issue.
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    @Durangler ... my son's XL had, what I assume is, the same problem.  If we closed the screen it wouldn't open without tearing the screen on the side opposite the tabs.

    I found out the stainless steel guide was warped slightly.  Looking at the vent hole, the SS guide stuck up a little on the right hand edge of the hole.  That kept catching the screen and tearing it at the spot weld.  I used a very small ball peen hammer to carefully shape that area so that the edge was rolled inward and provided a ramp for the screen to slide over.  Got a new screen, installed it, and have had no problems since then.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,894
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    I retro-fitted 3 of my older vents with the screen doors and they were only $10 a piece as I recall.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    RRP said:
    I retro-fitted 3 of my older vents with the screen doors and they were only $10 a piece as I recall.
    @RRP ... honestly Ron, the prices have gone up since the 80's.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    =)

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
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    Jeepster47 said:
    @Durangler ... my son's XL had, what I assume is, the same problem.  If we closed the screen it wouldn't open without tearing the screen on the side opposite the tabs.

    I found out the stainless steel guide was warped slightly.  Looking at the vent hole, the SS guide stuck up a little on the right hand edge of the hole.  That kept catching the screen and tearing it at the spot weld.  I used a very small ball peen hammer to carefully shape that area so that the edge was rolled inward and provided a ramp for the screen to slide over.  Got a new screen, installed it, and have had no problems since then.
    Sorry for the late reply. I'll have a closer look at the guide and assembly.
    Thank you for your input. I appreciate it!
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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