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Suggestions to cover top of Egg?

HofstraJet
HofstraJet Posts: 1,174
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With Matthew coming, I want to cover the opening on the top of my large eggs so water doesn't get in (they are sufficiently protected from wind and with the weight of my table, they're not going anywhere, but water will be flying everywhere).

I don't want to leave my Smokeware or the DFMT on as they may fly off. Any suggestions? I'm thinking a few layers of plastic with zip ties. Thanks!
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Just leave the daisy wheel on with the holes shut. It is not going to be blown off.

    You could put some aluminum foil over the vent and then put the daisy wheel on but that's not really necessary as very little (if any) rain will get into the Egg.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,717
    i might just clean the ash out so it doesnt turn to mud but its something ive never thought to do, my eggs been under water before =)
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  • SemolinaPilchard
    SemolinaPilchard Posts: 1,282
    If you have some of that blue painters tape I would clean the egg well in that area and tape some plastic wrap over the hole. Just don't forget to take it off soon. Even painters tape left on for a long time will leave residue.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,240
    The most important thing will be to cook on it as soon as possible after the storm passes.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    Heck, I would cook on it with the storm in progress and then post pictures. I bet the egg wouldn't bat an eye. 
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,249
    Just remember to gradually heat them up after the storm. The ceramics will soak up a lot of moisture and you don't want to crack your base by shotgunning it with a high heat cook. 
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