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Rain cap?

Monaarts
Monaarts Posts: 191
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Just so I know when I go to pick up my egg, does the LBGE still come with feet and a ceramic rain cap? I've been reading different things. Thanks.
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  • PNWFoodie
    PNWFoodie Posts: 1,046
    edited September 2014
    I got my XL at an Eggfest. Yes to ceramic cap (although I've heard it's NOT good for rain). I use my stainless for cooking and the ceramic for shutting it down (ceramic works MUCH better for that, IMO). I did not get feet, but mine came with a nest, so I'm not sure about that.
    XL, JR, and more accessories than anyone would ever need near Olympia, WA
    Sandy
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  • Monaarts
    Monaarts Posts: 191
    I read the XL never came with feet but maybe I'm wrong? And the ceramic cap I'd only want for shutting down the fire and using to cover the hole when the egg isn't in use.
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,523
    No feet, they were discontinued two or three years ago, now like the proverbial hen's teeth. The ceramic cap is only used when the egg is not in use, keeps water and air out. You can cook with a DFMT in the rain, provided it is not a monsoon - but many use a stainless rain cap for cooking. 
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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
    Stainless Smokeware cap
    I bought this for overnighters where there was a chance of rain.

    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,043
    edited September 2014
    If buying a SmokeWare cap merely to block rain then save yourself a bunch of money and just buy a metal roof vent cap for under $10. Get an 8" one and it will rest over Miss Daisey!image
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  • SmyrnaGA
    SmyrnaGA Posts: 438

    RRP said:
    If buying a SmokeWare cap merely to block rain then save yourself a bunch of money and just buy a metal roof vent cap for under $10. Get an 8" one and it will rest over Miss Daisey!image
    image 
    Oh... I guess THAT's off my list now.

    Large BGE, Small BGE, KJ Jr, and a Cracked Vision Kub.

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,043
    Just be forewarned that those vent caps get very hot and you need to handle it with a tool or gloves.
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