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Composite Eggmates
Ozzie_Isaac
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Ok, so for my birthday my wonderful wife and kids got me a set of composite eggmates for my XL.
I am very excited to install them, but I have one question. What type of stuff can I set on them? I am wondering about hot stones, skillets, utensils, etc. I cannot find any information on their temperature handling capabilities. Can I set out item directly on them, or do you guys use hot pads, or something?
I am very excited to install them, but I have one question. What type of stuff can I set on them? I am wondering about hot stones, skillets, utensils, etc. I cannot find any information on their temperature handling capabilities. Can I set out item directly on them, or do you guys use hot pads, or something?
Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL
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Idk , but I would assume hot pads.
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Nice gift btw.
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I don't put anything hot on them. Occasionally I'll see a hot ember fly out of the grill and land on them. Leaves a mark.Cooking on an XL and Medium in Bethesda, MD.
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The old lighter colored egg mates cleaned up real nice with oven cleaner. Just a tip for the future. I would assume these would be the same. They will hide stuff better than the old light colored ones. I have a bunch of those cheap silicone trivets hanging around my egg space.
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This has got me thinking that I should convert my wooden ones to granite.
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I am stoked ... I really like the grate hooks. I will have to get some silicone hot pads.pgprescott said:Nice gift btw.Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL
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Happy Birthday! Was it actually today, Dec 2nd? If so today is my beloved's BD as well!
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Grats @Ozzie_Isaac ...
I have the newer mates as well.
I would not set anything hotter than you can handle with your bare hands on the mates.
If you get chicken grease, pork grease, beef grease on them, try to wipe them off quickly. They may set a stain. I haven't tried any cleaning products yet. Just a hard wipe with a damp rag.XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ -
Hey@troutbum. Off topic, really? Fat fingers?pgprescott said:The old lighter colored egg mates cleaned up real nice with oven cleaner. Just a tip for the future. I would assume these would be the same. They will hide stuff better than the old light colored ones. I have a bunch of those cheap silicone trivets hanging around my egg space. -
Cleaning these things was a subject on another thread. Acetone takes seconds and does a great job.
Enjoy spreading out!
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@Ozzie_Isaac did you ever figure out the temp handling of the composite egg mates? I just got my egg today and don't want to ruin them right away by putting something on there I shouldn't.Large BGE
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🖐____________________Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli
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I have a set of composite eggmates if anyone wants them
Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
I sealed mine with 6 coats and little sanding in-between with this:
aka marysvilleksegghead
Lrg 2008
mini 2009
XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
Henny Youngman:
I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
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Use hot pads if setting hot items on there directly. They are "resistant" to burning or melting not burning or melting "proof"Ozzie_Isaac said:Ok, so for my birthday my wonderful wife and kids got me a set of composite eggmates for my XL.
I am very excited to install them, but I have one question. What type of stuff can I set on them? I am wondering about hot stones, skillets, utensils, etc. I cannot find any information on their temperature handling capabilities. Can I set out item directly on them, or do you guys use hot pads, or something?Coming to you from the Mothership! -
@Ozzie_Isaac, how have they held up for the last 6 and a half years?Clinton, Iowa
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They held up really well. They did pick up some staining from splattered grease and stuff, but they still look pretty nice. I just removed them because I built the egg into my outdoor kitchen. Overall I am extremely happy with them and wouldn't hesitate to get them again.Langner91 said:@Ozzie_Isaac, how have they held up for the last 6 and a half years?Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL
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I bought mine used on here like 10 years ago and they have been outside in the TX Sun ever since. Still look awesome. Would absolutely buy again.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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