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WessB
WessB Posts: 6,937
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I was just doing a full dismantle and cleaning...and discovered that my trivet is cracked a good half way across..only on one half..but it still got my attention...I`m thinkin things must be gettin pretty hot down there...was wonderin if any others that use a lodge trivet have experienced similar problems...been using mine since day 1 ( April 28th ) and have never gone over approx. 800° dome temp..just the same old cooks everyone else is doing...trying to figure out if this is another clue towards firebox problems??? any input would I`m sure be appreciated by all who use the trivet...[p]Wess
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  • Char-Woody
    Char-Woody Posts: 2,642
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    WessB, you got it.."HOT"!!
    I have used diamond mesh for over 3 years and still on the same iron...it gets red hot and keeps right on tickin..! :-(
    C~W[p]
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  • Carl T
    Carl T Posts: 179
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    <p />WessB,[p]My Lodge trivet crack only after a couple of uses. I have gone back to the ceramic fire grate for my Mini and Small eggs. I use the Lodge Trivet for overnight low & slows on the Large.[p]Carl T

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  • The Naked Whiz
    The Naked Whiz Posts: 7,777
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    WessB,
    Well, I still like the theory that if you do a 750 degree sear on a steak, close the air vents for the dwell, and then open up the air vents full blast before opening the egg, the cold air rushing in is going to do rude things to whatever type grate you have, and possibly the firebox too. Have you been doing this?[p]TNW
    The Naked Whiz
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,888
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    WessB, color me "cracked too" My Lodge in the large craked across to the main center hole after 3 months and as I use my small for nuke temps I don't think high temps was the fault. I do know a smig about metal casting though and that cast iron trivet was not designed to take the heat it gets. Now OTOH the cast iron floor drain in my small is solid as a rock. Is it better iron? I doubt it, but the trivet was meant to be "purdy" not down in the bowels of a fire breathing dragon. BTW did you ever read the email I sent you today about my opinion regarding a small egg?

    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • WessB
    WessB Posts: 6,937
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    The Naked Whiz,
    NO.....thanks to CW my dwells and burps only involve opening the top vent...but my trivet looks just like the pic posted...[p]Wess
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  • WessB
    WessB Posts: 6,937
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    RRP,
    Thanks for the resonse..and the bowles as you mention are ..I`m sure the probelm...just happy to see I`m not the only one...and yes I did get your E mail along with others...thanks for the responses to all...I`m not the one that needs convincing about the small....it`s Mama...I already want it and can deinately see the NEED for one..I been burnin some serious lump already..LOL[p]Wess
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  • Tim M
    Tim M Posts: 2,410
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    <p />WessB,[p]Maybe this will help. It's not a trivet![p]Tim
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  • Tim M
    Tim M Posts: 2,410
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    <p />Carl T,[p]To my knowledge, you are the first person to complain about a damaged trivet. It is a casting so imperfections are common and the fact that it was soon after starting to use it also confirms that. I would never go back to the ceramic and I think you will soon see BGE do the same. My trivet has been in use for almost 3 yrs with no problems and great results. [p]Tim[p]Tim
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  • Jethro
    Jethro Posts: 495
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    Tim M,[p]I was cruising the web site below and came across an interesting picture that looked something like what you have above.[p]Jethro
    [ul][li]Have you seen this?[/ul]
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  • Jethro
    Jethro Posts: 495
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    Jethro,[p]Or more to the point.[p]Jethro
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  • MAC
    MAC Posts: 442
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    Tim M,
    Mine is cracked too. So Tim, what is that thingy in the bottom?
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  • Tim M
    Tim M Posts: 2,410
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    Jethro,[p]Sorry - say again?? Huh?[p]Tim
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  • Jethro
    Jethro Posts: 495
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    Tim M,[p]I was trying to link to the following URL:[p]http://www.tm52.com/bge/grate7.jpg[p]I'll try again but the old copy paste on the above should work.[p]Tim are you the official test pilot for new BGE Eggcessories?[p]Keep em Smokin,
    Jethro
    [ul][li]Tim's New Grid Pics[/ul]
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
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    WessB,
    Mine is also cracked but I'm still using it.
    New Bob
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