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Help fixing Bottom Vent Seal

stemc33
stemc33 Posts: 3,567
in EggHead Forum
What should I use to seal the top edge of the bottom vent? It doesn't prevent me from choking out the fire, but I'm sure it'd be best to seal it.
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Steven
Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
two cotton pot holders to handle PS
Banner, Wyoming
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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,455
    Is it causing temperature control issues?
    Jacksonville FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,700
    I just noticed yesterday my Mini was losing the calking there.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    I am guessing some regular silicone

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
    edited October 2014
    I use a lot of different silicones, and I am pretty sure this would be a super high-temp silicone. I am not sure of a model number, but I would research the C.R.Lawrence catalog, and Grainger or Mc-Master Carr. I don't know if the **** on Home Despots shelf will withstand high enough temps. Possibly even a car parts store.

    Anyone else please chime in. Does BGE have a recomendation?
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
    Remove the vent. Clean both surfaces. Apply a thick bead of Permatex High Temp Copper gasket sealant and re-install.
    Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs!


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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,975
    This worked for me. I liked that it was clear.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002UEPVI?pc_redir=1413519105&robot_redir=1




    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    I definitely want to go with something clear.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,891
    stemc33 said:
    I definitely want to go with something clear.

    Brother stem, I used one made by Permatex that was clear on my large and it's still holding today. I applied it about 2 years ago. Don't quote me on this because I could be wrong but I want to say that it was Permatex 66. I will see if I can find the tube tomorrow and tell you for sure if that is correct.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    @SGH‌, that seems like it might be the same stuff @caliking‌ posted in the link above. I sent an email to the BGE people asking what they use. Although I probably don't want to use what they use if it lasts less than a year.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,891
    stemc33 said:
    @SGH‌, that seems like it might be the same stuff @caliking‌ posted in the link above. I sent an email to the BGE people asking what they use. Although I probably don't want to use what they use if it lasts less than a year.

    Agreed sir. After I clicked brother likings post above and saw the tube, I'm more than sure that's it. I remembered it being 66 something so I'm sure that's it in his post. I will double check tomorrow when I'm at the shop just to be 100% sure though.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    Thanks @SGH‌, sure seems a little better than @DMW‌ idea of Elmer's glue. But then again, Elmer's glue has been around for a bit.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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