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POLL - How many of you use the wire spark screen behind your lower draft door?

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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
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    I use it

    think I read or saw on a video once that not using it gives about 1/3 more air flow. Obviously don’t know the accuracy of that
    “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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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,733
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    I always use it.
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    Always. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    HeavyG said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    I wonder why KJ didn't put one on the Jr. Seems like the insurance companies would have made them put a screen on it. 
    Why? Do all the other kamado makers have screens on their models?

    I know Primo doesn't, not sure about all the others.

    I guess it happens but I've never seen any sparks shoot out of the bottom of my KJ Jr. And that is with a KAB which I have no idea if that would make it more or less likely to happen.
    It's almost like @DoubleEgger was trolling for someone to jump to KJ defense. Hahaha.
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    My screen is falling apart, but I've always used it unless I'm trying to heat up really quickly, like fully open.  I think it would be harder to hold really low temps without it.
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    I recently bought one of these, very satisfied!:
      https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQFV1WJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • 1voyager
    1voyager Posts: 1,157
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    Always.
    Large Egg, PGS A40 gasser.
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  • MO_Eggin
    MO_Eggin Posts: 282
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    Another always.  Better to have and not need than need and not have.
    LBGE - St. Louis, MO; MM & LBGE - around 8100' somewhere in the CO Front Range
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    smbishop said:
    I recently bought one of these, very satisfied!:
      https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQFV1WJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


    Yup!  I have the same.  Now I just need to install it.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    thetrim said:
    smbishop said:
    I recently bought one of these, very satisfied!:
      https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQFV1WJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


    Yup!  I have the same.  Now I just need to install it.

    It slid right in, no need to take anything apart....
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Is this a for real question?  Why wouldn't you use it?   Unless your on 10 acres of concrete that is is just silly!! 

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,647
    edited October 2017
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    yes I do. 
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,350
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    Legume said:
    HeavyG said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    I wonder why KJ didn't put one on the Jr. Seems like the insurance companies would have made them put a screen on it. 
    Why? Do all the other kamado makers have screens on their models?

    I know Primo doesn't, not sure about all the others.

    I guess it happens but I've never seen any sparks shoot out of the bottom of my KJ Jr. And that is with a KAB which I have no idea if that would make it more or less likely to happen.
    It's almost like @DoubleEgger was trolling for someone to jump to KJ defense. Hahaha.
    Well, somebody has to feed the troll. :)

    Am still curious about all the other makers - do they all have screens of some kind? Is this something the CPSC needs to investigate?
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    Nope.  Probably a good idea for most tbough 

    My cooking patio gets no wind, and is concrete.  Yard is gravel. House is brick.  Fence is block.
    Phoenix 
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    blasting said:
    Nope.  Probably a good idea for most tbough 

    My cooking patio gets no wind, and is concrete.  Yard is gravel. House is brick.  Fence is block.
    So if your running 350 you have your bottom door open and the screen open too?  Why?

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
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    Always 
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  • jones2289
    jones2289 Posts: 56
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    I've used mine from day 1, aside from having both open right after I light the charcoal, or to spike the temp for reverse sear, etc.
    Indianapolis, IN
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    so, what are the poll results?  Any interpretations on them?  influences from not-giving-a-fck cement slabs, vs wood decks, vs perceived lowered flow, degraded mesh, Amazon substitute dampers, etc.

    A poll must have a purpose.  and a conclusion
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,653
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    My eggs are so old, they don't have screens.
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    Mattman3969 said:
    blasting said:
    Nope.  Probably a good idea for most tbough 

    My cooking patio gets no wind, and is concrete.  Yard is gravel. House is brick.  Fence is block.
    So if your running 350 you have your bottom door open and the screen open too?  Why?

    No reason at all.  If my situation were any different, I'd be using it.


    Phoenix 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited October 2017
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    mEGG_My_Day said:
    My eggs are so old, they don't have screens.
    If I didn't get a free replacement from a friend courtesy of a cracked base warranty claim flower pot in the yard, I'd still be rocking my rusty but trusty.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    My eggs are so old, there are dinosaur bites in the ceramic.  And fossils.
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  • MattBTI
    MattBTI Posts: 417
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    Thanks all for the input. This topic was inspired by a recent conversation my friends and wife had about if you wipe your rear sitting or standing. Interestingly enough, we've found this topic to be nearly 50/50. Whats even funnier is that nearly everyone that does it one way has never contemplated trying the other way. 

    I'm going off on a tangent, the results are overwhelmingly one sided on this topic though. The trend seems to be better safe than sorry. I believe I will be using the screen more often. 

    Uses screen: 29

    Does not use screen: 4

    Some times/did but doesn't now: 2
    Pratt, KS
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,186
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    Can we save the azz wiping poll for Friday? 
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  • MattBTI
    MattBTI Posts: 417
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    I think it would be a good topic for Friday haha. 
    Pratt, KS
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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
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    What is this screen you speak of???  20+ year old eggs did not have them!  (Of course on my MiniMax... yup, it use it...
    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,771
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    with regards to the screen itself, since it is a safety hazard, is it covered under warranty. they disintegrate in no time =)
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  • MattBTI
    MattBTI Posts: 417
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    Yes they are: 

    3. METAL COMPONENTS: METAL COMPONENTS: Metal, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron components of the EGG (including the metal bands, hinge mechanism, cooking grid, fire grate, upper vent cap and lower draft door) carry a Limited Five (5) Year Structural Integrity Warranty to the original purchaser. The Big Green Egg makes every effort to utilize materials that resist rust and to apply high temperature coatings on metal surfaces. However, metal materials and protective coatings can be compromised by surface scratches or exposure to substances and conditions beyond BGE’s control. Among other things, chemicals, chlorine, industrial fumes, fertilizers, extreme humidity, lawn pesticides, trinidad moruga scorpion peppers and sodium chloride are some of the substances that can corrode paint and finish on metal coatings. For these reasons, the Warranty on Metal, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron Components DOES NOT COVER RUST, OXIDATION, FADING, DISCOLORING, BLEMISHES or REPLACEMENT DUE TO ADJUSTMENT OR ALIGNMENT OF PARTS OR COMPONENTS, unless it also results in a loss of structural integrity or a failure of these components of the EGG.  Band and Hinge Alignment and Adjustment support is available from an Authorized Dealer.
    Pratt, KS
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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
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    I cook on a deck and never use mine. 
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,429
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    blasting said:
    Nope.  Probably a good idea for most tbough 

    My cooking patio gets no wind, and is concrete.  Yard is gravel. House is brick.  Fence is block.
    Do you live in prison?  :smile:
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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