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jamberry
jamberry Posts: 6
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I got my Egg for Easter and I am psyched. I put it all together today - - -my question is about the band that tightens around the top and bottom edges.   Am I supposed to tighten this as much as I can or will this crack the ceramic?  I'm not exactly a muscle man (more like a wimpy girl) - can I just tighten away???

(happy easter!)
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  • LRW
    LRW Posts: 198
    Tighten till there is a slight bend in the bolts.

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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    You can tighten as far as you can

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,827
    If you crack the dome or base then back off a 1/8th of a turn. ;)

    The bolts bend, and the force from the band is uniform.  No worries on cracking with the supplied hardware.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,048
    That musta been one hell of a bunny to lay that egg.  Congrats on the BGE and welcome aboard.
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  • jamberry
    jamberry Posts: 6
    Thanks everyone.   I'm inaugurating it with low temp chicken breast tonight - fresh kielbasa and grilled pineapple as part of the Easter meal tomorrow. :)

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,827
    Also, recheck bolt tightness after a few cooks, then every few months after.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • DieselkW
    DieselkW Posts: 915
    Keep an eye on those bands... as they shift and move so does your top/bottom alignment.
    Keep them near the gasket, all the way around.

    Congratulations on the new acquisition. Carnivorous season is just beginning.

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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    lousubcap said:
    That musta been one hell of a bunny to lay that egg.  Congrats on the BGE and welcome aboard.
    I see what you did there!!

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