Cover or No Cover, What Do You Say?

RRP

I use a cover and not ashamed to admit it! I consider it a protection of my table more than of my eggs themselves!

nolan8v

I store my grills in my garage when they are not in use.

caliking

Where do you live? If its anywhere with high humidity (like Houston) then cover=mold. Been there done that. No covers now  for me down here.

smbishop

I have BGE vented covers for both my small and large.  Almost never use them.  At first, I tried, but I would never remember to cover after they cooled down, and then I was cooking on them the next day anyway.  3 years in Seattle and 1 year in Texas, no problems at all...

Ladeback69

Well it looks like if I get one I will wait tell fall to keep snow and ice off my egg. I live in Kansas City and winter's can have a lot of ice and snow and that's about the only thing I would be worried about. I use my Egg at least 3 times and sometimes more so I don't think I need it right now. I'm just trying to decide if I really need it and I think winter time I will. Thanks everyone for the advice.

canmorenick

I used the broil king keg cover, it was a fraction of the price.  I cover mine, why not.  I want this to last a lifetime.

RRP

Ladeback69 said:

Well it looks like if I get one I will wait tell fall to keep snow and ice off my egg. I live in Kansas City and winter's can have a lot of ice and snow and that's about the only thing I would be worried about. I use my Egg at least 3 times and sometimes more so I don't think I need it right now. I'm just trying to decide if I really need it and I think winter time I will. Thanks everyone for the advice.

you might want to do what I do in the winter up here in IL. I remove my fitted BGE cover as shown above and switch to an inexpensive silver 10 x 12 tarp which you can buy at most any big box store like orange or blue or Harbor Freight for under $10. That way when we have ice storms or say some melting and then refreezing the ice can become heavy and awkward, but it slides right off the tarp. If need be due to wind use bungee cords to secure it.

fishlessman

ive had water enter the ceramic in the winter, freeze and burst the side out of a small, bge sent me a new base
its the only egg ive seen that happen to and ive been on this forum for about 12 years

paqman

I only use my cover during winter when there is snow or freezing rain. I never use it during summer because of the mold issue.

jaydub58

My large and my mini are either cooking, cooling down, or covered!

Skiddymarker

Bottom line - Eggs don't need covers - Eggers on the other hand do not have glazed outer skin - unless you've had enough adult beverage. Wait, that's another reason to keep the egger covered - we do not want snow or rain watering down the perfectly mixed drink. 

RRP

Skiddymarker said:

Bottom line - Eggs don't need covers - Eggers on the other hand do not have glazed outer skin - unless you've had enough adult beverage. Wait, that's another reason to keep the egger covered - we do not want snow or rain watering down the perfectly mixed drink. 

LOL - I hear you, but my covering is for the sake of preserving my table not so much the protection the of eggs.

grege345

My egg goes commando in the 4 seasons of the northeast.

RRP

Granted - no cover after a night's cook can result in artistic shapes the next morning!

Zmokin

I cove mine to keep the dust & dirt off when it is not in use.

Skiddymarker

Zmokin said:

I cove mine to keep the dust & dirt off when it is not in use.

That's what leaf blowers are for - bonus is extra grids and setters are not that easy to blow away - and the blower is great for quick starts. I used to kid Nola that the Stihl BGE 61 was based on collaboration with Big Green Egg..... )

BigGreenGator

No canvas covers for me ... Build a roof structure over it

Ladeback69

BigGreenGator said:

No canvas covers for me ... Build a roof structure over it

I would like to, but can't afford it right now and I like seeing the sky when it's not raining.

Mattman3969

I use my covers in winter only. Found out about summertime mold and hadn't used unless freezing rain or snow is coming in.

jhl192

I have a inexpensive Duck cover on my large at my vacation cottage. It's brown and no one can tell its a kettle grill or a BGE. I use it like a disguise. It also keeps it clean from pollen, dust, leaves, pine needles and tree sap.

GrannyX4

My cover is gone. Roaches, ants and mold took up residence under the cover during our rainy season in Florida. I now have an umbrella over the egg and table and I am a very happy girl. ;;)

fishlessman

winter freeze damage on my small



first spring cook from my large egg up at camp. looks worse than it is, all that moisture and crud bled out of the ceramic during one cook then by the next weekend the weather washed it clean as new



i still dont cover

Griffin

Nope. Save your money for meat and charcoal. And adult beverages.

Zmokin

Skiddymarker said:

Zmokin said:

I cove mine to keep the dust & dirt off when it is not in use.

That's what leaf blowers are for - bonus is extra grids and setters are not that easy to blow away - and the blower is great for quick starts. I used to kid Nola that the Stihl BGE 61 was based on collaboration with Big Green Egg..... )

You can do what you want, but I know and can feel the dirt & dust that settle even if I were to leaf blow it away.  So rather than have to pull out the leaf blower and extension cord and then still need a wet cloth to wipe it clean, I just quickly uncover mine. I know I can't talk you into covering yours and I don't care if you do or not, but please don't imply I'm wrong for covering mine.  I'll take care of my property as I see fit and you take care of yours as you see fit.

stevesails

Uncover

Tjcoley

My vented BGE cover keeps the moisture out of my Suncast resin outdoor storage unit. Perfect size, and comes down a bit over half way. No more rusted CI in heavy rain. The Egg is fine naked, summer and winter.