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Smokeware cap or no Smokeware cap...I can't decide
By the way, first cook pics will be coming soon. I thawed a rack of baby backs and I have 4 bone-in chicken breasts I plan to use to make some jerk chicken. It should be a good weekend.
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Using the gasket that came with my SmokeWare made a tight fit for me. I prefer to place the gasket inside on the cap itself and not on the neck of the dome. Since I bought my cap nearly 3 years ago I have never even once gone back to the daisy.
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I have the Smokeware Cap on my Large and I have no issues going low and slow or controlling temps. I have no complaints and I like it. I've really only needed it maybe once or twice for overnight cooks when rain popped up so I'm not sure I need it but it's on there now and works great.Large and Mini BGE
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When you get right down to the nitty gritty, it's personal preference. You're taking a $40 gamble. I like mine. You have to use it a bit to "learn it". It doesn't take long.Flint, Michigan
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Since one can snuff out the fire with a Smokeware cap, there should be no problems maintaining low-n-slow temps with the cap.
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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Jeepster47 said:Since one can snuff out the fire with a Smokeware cap, there should be no problems maintaining low-n-slow temps with the cap.Augusta, GA
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No issues. Ran 210 grid all night last Saturday. Snuffs out no problem. Especially after it builds up a little gunk.
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Like mine, all of the reasons above. I was daisy wheel challenged.Not a felon
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@chrisc133 ... the Smokeware cap, like the Daisy Wheel, has moving parts to provide variable size openings. The moving parts have to have clearances or they would freeze up with the grease and other gunk that passes through. When both units are closed there is some air leakage due to those clearances. How much leakage depends on the tolerance stack-up in your particular unit. BGE provides a ceramic cap to alleviate any leakage. Smokeware is coming out with a lid to provide the same positive sealing as the ceramic cap.
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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My daisy wheel and ceramic top are still sealed int eh original box after I transferred the Smokeware cap from my MBGE to the LBGE. Never looked back on it Love mineIn the middle of Georgia! Geaux Tigers!!!!!
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Love mine, especially like not having to worry if it's raining out.GreggLarge BGE Owner since December of 2013!
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Hi guys. Been lurking on the forum a long time. For the past 25 years have used the ceramic lids. Bought the daisy wheels for both eggs (lg & med). Tried, but like the original lid better. Maybe just old habits. Will give the Smokeware a look Sat. at Eggfest. Thanks for all the great info here.
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The Smokeware Cap sure is pretty ... other than that, the BGE Daisy Wheel has given me no problems. I'll keep using it.I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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I love my smokeware , no problem maintaining low temps. I still use the ceramic cap to snuff the fire.SE PA
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bo31210 said:My daisy wheel and ceramic top are still sealed int eh original box after I transferred the Smokeware cap from my MBGE to the LBGE. Never looked back on it Love mine
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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Jeepster47 said:@chrisc133 ... the Smokeware cap, like the Daisy Wheel, has moving parts to provide variable size openings. The moving parts have to have clearances or they would freeze up with the grease and other gunk that passes through. When both units are closed there is some air leakage due to those clearances. How much leakage depends on the tolerance stack-up in your particular unit. BGE provides a ceramic cap to alleviate any leakage. Smokeware is coming out with a lid to provide the same positive sealing as the ceramic cap.
Any more information on this positive sealing Smokeware cap that is similar to the ceramic cap?1 XLBGE and 1 MiniMax
Madison, AL
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@dblalock1030 ... just to be clear, the function is similar to the ceramic cap, not the form. In use, you'd lift up the top half, drop the lid into the bottom half of the cap, and then replace the top half.
Here's a thread showing what the prototype looks like: http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1180306/put-a-lid-on-it-ii#P1
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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Get one. Wish they made one for the mini...Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
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@fence0407 ... when Matt sent me the prototype lid, he mentioned that he has an adapter being tested by someone right now. The cost of tooling to manufacture the cap is prohibitive, so no custom sized cap for the MM and the small. Don't know timing or anything like that, but I'd guess before the end of the year.
Matt is supposed to attend the North GA Mountain Eggfest this weekend ... go bug him to hurry up.
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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aukerns08 said:I have the Smokeware Cap on my Large and I have no issues going low and slow or controlling temps. I have no complaints and I like it. I've really only needed it maybe once or twice for overnight cooks when rain popped up so I'm not sure I need it but it's on there now and works great.
I'll be doing my cooks on the back deck--but when it rains, do you see any problems with rolling it onto the screened in porch for a low and slow?Augusta, GA
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No need for a top unless you're doing low and slows. You can control the temp from the bottom vent for anything 275+. The only time I use the daisy wheel is for low and slow cooks and for smoke flavor. Otherwise I find the top pointless"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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@chrisc133 ... why move it out of the rain? That it's rainproof is one of the neat features of the cap.
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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Jeepster47 said:@fence0407 ... when Matt sent me the prototype lid, he mentioned that he has an adapter being tested by someone right now. The cost of tooling to manufacture the cap is prohibitive, so no custom sized cap for the MM and the small. Don't know timing or anything like that, but I'd guess before the end of the year.
Matt is supposed to attend the North GA Mountain Eggfest this weekend ... go bug him to hurry up.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
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Jeepster47 said:@chrisc133 ... why move it out of the rain? That it's rainproof is one of the neat features of the cap.Augusta, GA
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I didn't even get the daisy wheel from my dealer for my medium. just got the smokeware. Have it on both my eggs.
Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL
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Jeepster47 said:bo31210 said:My daisy wheel and ceramic top are still sealed int eh original box after I transferred the Smokeware cap from my MBGE to the LBGE. Never looked back on it Love mineXL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo.
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Ladeback69 said:
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I have not used either Daisy Wheel or Ceramic Cap since I got my Smokeware last year.John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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RRP said:Ladeback69 said:
Rocky Top, TN — Large BGE • Cast Iron Grate & Platesetter • Rockwood Lump
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carwash66 said:Hi guys. Been lurking on the forum a long time. For the past 25 years have used the ceramic lids. Bought the daisy wheels for both eggs (lg & med). Tried, but like the original lid better. Maybe just old habits. Will give the Smokeware a look Sat. at Eggfest. Thanks for all the great info here.
mickeySalado 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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