Advice needed for BGE placement

okie · July 2015

I'm planning on adding another LBGE (for a total of two LBGE's) and have a contractor build them in on my rock patio, with one on either side of about an 84" built in platform. My question is that on the BGE's site, it states not to use a table nest without the egg encircled on the top to keep it from tipping over. I really like the look of the front open, and with the rock surrounding it on three sides, without a round cutout in the counter top, if that makes sense.

My question is can I just sit the LBGE's on the stone floor, without the table nest, or something else, where there is no air gap? I have seen examples going both ways.

In other words, it mandatory or advisable to use the table nest if the surface the egg is sitting is fireproof? Must I put an air gap underneath it if the floor it sits on is fireproof, or use something to raise it and then surround the top of the egg with the counter to to stabilize it, which I'd rather not do?

Thanks for your advice and help in advance.

stemc33 · July 2015

I highly recommend using a table best or other means to provide an air gap. A lot of heat is transferred from the bottom of the egg.

Richard Fl · July 2015

I agree that the open front is more convenient. regard the base I have a large paver with green feet on top for the BGE to rest.. Somewhere many years ago it was said that the air gap is the way to go so I did. Best of luck.

stemc33 · July 2015

Also, if the egg needs to be removed to replace parts, the air gap will make it easier to rig something up for the transfer.

DaveRichardson · July 2015

On one of the other forums, there was a guy who built a massive metal cart that had a gas griddle, a BGE, and a single burner. He had brackets made that bolted in where the acorn nuts are where the Egg Mates would attach. The rods are officially called Heim Rods, kinda like the tie rods on the front end suspension on the car.

They have ball joints that are threaded into the frame and the metal bracket. Made of Stainless Steel.

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Jeepster47 · July 2015

Also, a front "stop" brace wouldn't have to go all the way across and interfere with the openness. Extend them from the side just enough to catch the egg if it should tip.

Although I really like the back braces that @DaveRichardson mentioned ... neat idea.

okie · July 2015

I think what I'll do is use the table nest for the air gap, and then have him cut the counter top so it's open in front, but curves around just enough to keep the eggs from falling over-sort of hugging it from both sides a few inches around the curve. That's the best of both worlds.

DaveRichardson · July 2015

If this were in my built-in that I have in my head..... I'd have these rods placed on both the left and the right sides of the egg attached into the island for security.

SSN686 · July 2015

Morning Okie:

As you can see I left my set up open in front, but the Eggs are sitting on the "green feet" on pavers...I haven't had any issue with the Eggs stability and it has made it easier to move them the few times I have wanted to.

SMITTYtheSMOKER · July 2015

I feel the risk of having a Large Egg on the platform with no support is that it could be considered top heavy. This could be a disaster if a child were to grab the handle and pull Egg down on top of them (cold or hot). Table nest is a great option for not transferring heat throughout your structure.

Advice needed for BGE placement

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