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What to do with cracked BGE XL base? Replacement arrived...
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jasonegg
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My BGE XL base cracked. BGE is awesome. Took pictures to my local seller and received replacement from BGE mothership within few weeks.
I just don't know what to do with extra BGE XL base. Still functional, but worried with crack.
YOUR THOUGHTS.....
I just don't know what to do with extra BGE XL base. Still functional, but worried with crack.
YOUR THOUGHTS.....
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Flower pot
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^^^+1. Plant herbs...
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Or you could bury it and make a nice fire pit.
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I would use it until no longer a viable option and then if still like a pot place in garder for plants.
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They/Them
Morgantown, PA
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I'm the odd man out here but I would use it as a dedicated grill. Would be awesome for putting the final sear on your indirect or two part cooks.
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SGH said:I'm the odd man out here but I would use it as a dedicated grill. Would be awesome for putting the final sear on your indirect or two part cooks.
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Not sure it's worth it from the safety standpoint. Odds of an accident are small, but why risk it?
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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I had a similar problem but much smaller hairline crack in mine. I am trying to find a used top for it make a Franken-Egg.
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Personally, I frown on Frankeneggs. If it was damaged enough you felt the need to replace it, then you shouldn't use it as an egg.
SGHs idea of just a sear station is pretty cool. Then you are repurposing it. Small, but critical difference.
Thats just me though, sometimes my moral compass goes all wonky.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin -
fire pit/ open grill. would probably get a steel band to hold the top together. then make a flat table top to use as a side table when not in use
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Jeepster47 said:Not sure it's worth it from the safety standpoint. Odds of an accident are small, but why risk it?
Not to mention the lump you would waste just to sear as you would not have the ability to close the dome and snuff the fire. I guess you could use a large metal trash can lid.lol
I like the planter idea. If you rig some kind of a lower band replacement to hold the top together to help prevent further cracking and stress it should last several seasons. I have a large base replacement that fits the same plan.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I wouldn't feel right about continuing to use old one while keeping the warranty replacement in garage for "some day". I threw away my cracked base/ring/box even though they were still "~functional". BGE treats us well with the warranty, I won't abuse the process. Some dealers (mine), even want the old parts. (it was a real hassle). Now I don't have any qualms about using for a flower pot or fire pit and think that is a great idea.
Small & Large BGE
Nashville, TN
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Same thing happened to me. I found a used XL dome and now am searching for a used xl firebox. I may end up jsut spending the money. But i will add the crack my xl has is hairline. Ill seal it up with some ceramic cement and use it as an extra low and slow cooker
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