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Lit said:A buddy of mine has the old BGE hinge that locked in place. I have more than once tried to force it down and it's really annoying since I'm used to not having it. If I was used to it it wouldn't be so bad.
"How can I be sure the dome won't slam shut on its own?"
"What keeps the springs from opening the dome on its own?"
"How can one be sure one of those springs won't break and hit me in the eye?"
Etc., etc., etc.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
HeavyG said:Lit said:A buddy of mine has the old BGE hinge that locked in place. I have more than once tried to force it down and it's really annoying since I'm used to not having it. If I was used to it it wouldn't be so bad.
"How can I be sure the dome won't slam shut on its own?"
"What keeps the springs from opening the dome on its own?"
"How can one be sure one of those springs won't break and hit me in the eye?"
Etc., etc., etc.fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
@alynd, do you have any other insight into the new stuff? Cap, gasket, etc.VA Beach
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I haven't actually seen the new gasket in person, but I'm certain it's going to be the best in the industry. Someone on another thread said it looks like what you'd find in an oven, and that is exactly correct. It's supposed to be able to withstand constant temperatures up to 1000F without breaking down.
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alynd said:I haven't actually seen the new gasket in person, but I'm certain it's going to be the best in the industry. Someone on another thread said it looks like what you'd find in an oven, and that is exactly correct. It's supposed to be able to withstand constant temperatures up to 1000F without breaking down.
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alynd said:
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@alynd, any other info? Does the cap seem like it will function well?VA Beach
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The design looks pretty cool. I'm not sure if there will be much improvement as far as functionality outside of the settings staying in place when you open the lid.
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Did you have to leave because of that darn glaze poisoning I've heard so much about?Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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I wonder if @The_Buffalo has a secret handle on the KJ forum? :-)“There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
Coach Finstock Teen Wolf -
alynd said:I haven't actually seen the new gasket in person, but I'm certain it's going to be the best in the industry. Someone on another thread said it looks like what you'd find in an oven, and that is exactly correct. It's supposed to be able to withstand constant temperatures up to 1000F without breaking down.
KJ is considering offering a lifetime warranty on the new gasket. Might be a safe bet on their part.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
Hans61 said:I wonder if @The_Buffalo has a secret handle on the KJ forum? :-)
You're welcome to go to the KJ Forum and talk about BGE stuff. Lot's of us over there also own/owned/use Eggs.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
@HeavyG talked with John the other day and he stated that initially they are going to offer a 5 year on the gasket. Also said the firebox design should all but eliminate warranty claims. I hope it works out for them at KJ, they are actually really nice people and a joy to talk with.XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2
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I owned an egg before going to work for KJ. I'm just answering some basic questions, that's all. I won't bash either side.
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HeavyG said:Hans61 said:I wonder if @The_Buffalo has a secret handle on the KJ forum? :-)
You're welcome to go to the KJ Forum and talk about BGE stuff. Lot's of us over there also own/owned/use Eggs.
I don't think you understood my post. It was meant to be humorous not anti Joe“There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
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@alynd, do you happen to know what the new upgrades will do to the prices? How much will they go up?VA Beach
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I do know, but I don't know if KJ wants the specifics out there just yet so I'm going to have to keep that information to myself out of respect for them. One change that hasn't been discussed much is that the stand alone units will no longer come with stainless steel trim. The hinge in stainless steel was too cost prohibitive.
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alynd said:I do know, but I don't know if KJ wants the specifics out there just yet so I'm going to have to keep that information to myself out of respect for them. One change that hasn't been discussed much is that the stand alone units will no longer come with stainless steel trim. The hinge in stainless steel was too cost prohibitive.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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Yep, you are correct.
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One last note... I don't think grills are actually shipping to dealers just yet. I'd expect it to be another month or so.
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VB_egger said:That's cool I like the stand alone models.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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The stainless looks great. I really wish BGE would use it
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Just submitted a patent for a weight that attatches to the KJ handle. Removes the need for the latch! I'm gonna be rich. Wahoooo!!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
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I have seen on BookFace that the KJ folks are saying about a $250 increase in price and are expecting shipping by march.
LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014
Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies! #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!
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This is what they also said about the new big joe on the kj facebook $1899 for the big Joe but loaded with upgrades. Hinge / Top vent / Fire Box. Big Joe up$300 and classic $200.
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I'm not up on KJs. I thought they were all standalone?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
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Seems like a lot of great changes - but to me, it seems like a step back to delete the stainless bandsPhoenix
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