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SmokeWare Cap. What Say You?????

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    NPHuskerFL said:
    You going to N. GA Fest this year?  Went up to $25 per person this year + travel + lodging. Haven't decided yet. 
    Yessir.  Cooking.  You better drag your lame ass up again.  Free for cooks!  Look forward to seeing you again supposing you survive the tornadoes.!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    bgebrent said:
    blind99 said:
    bgebrent said:
    I have 2 and really like them.
    @bgebrent I have one and I don't care for it. Could I have one of yours?
    Sure man!  We can do a swap, but must occur in GA.  68 degrees here today brother snow-blind! ;)
    @bgebrent if work weren't such a cluster I would. The funny thing is my wife would roll her eyes but she would understand :)
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    blind99 said:
    bgebrent said:
    blind99 said:
    bgebrent said:
    I have 2 and really like them.
    @bgebrent I have one and I don't care for it. Could I have one of yours?
    Sure man!  We can do a swap, but must occur in GA.  68 degrees here today brother snow-blind! ;)
    @bgebrent if work weren't such a cluster I would. The funny thing is my wife would roll her eyes but she would understand :)
    Good girl right there brother 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    bgebrent said:
    blind99 said:
    bgebrent said:
    blind99 said:
    bgebrent said:
    I have 2 and really like them.
    @bgebrent I have one and I don't care for it. Could I have one of yours?
    Sure man!  We can do a swap, but must occur in GA.  68 degrees here today brother snow-blind! ;)
    @bgebrent if work weren't such a cluster I would. The funny thing is my wife would roll her eyes but she would understand :)
    Good girl right there brother 
    She's a keeper. Short of hookers and blow, she's really quite understanding. 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    blind99 said:
    bgebrent said:
    blind99 said:
    bgebrent said:
    blind99 said:
    bgebrent said:
    I have 2 and really like them.
    @bgebrent I have one and I don't care for it. Could I have one of yours?
    Sure man!  We can do a swap, but must occur in GA.  68 degrees here today brother snow-blind! ;)
    @bgebrent if work weren't such a cluster I would. The funny thing is my wife would roll her eyes but she would understand :)
    Good girl right there brother 
    She's a keeper. Short of hookers and blow, she's really quite understanding. 
    Never let go!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Miked125
    Miked125 Posts: 481
    I use one becasue I found the wind effects it less and it can rain/snow a lot here.
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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    Not really a fan but handy in the rain. I would save your money and put it towards something else. 
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  • Abarnette
    Abarnette Posts: 49
    Meeeshigan22 said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Meeeshigan22 said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    I'm in the no camp. My cap doesn't hold smoking temps at all. It's in a bin along with a lot of other worthless accessories I've bought over the years 
    User error
    LOL I promise you I know how to properly light and maintain a steady fire in my eggs.

    My cap has so much play between the two pieces that I can shove toothpicks in all around it. It won't hold less than 350F with the top completely shut. I can hold 225F with the daisy wheel. Smoke ware doesn't think that's an issue and their customer service was not very good in my case. I was given a 15% coupon to buy another cap. 
    Funny how that works. I could never hold less than 250 before the cap, 225 steady for hours with it.  I bought a Flameboss because I could not get low temps to stay, don't use it anymore.

    Zero play in mine, it hasn't been removed in over a year. 225 or 700, snuffs out as quickly as the cap.

    Go figure.
    I dont have any problem with the low but i cant get over 400 with the cap on.  I am using an XL i wonder if that has anything to do with it.?
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    Abarnette said:
    Meeeshigan22 said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Meeeshigan22 said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    I'm in the no camp. My cap doesn't hold smoking temps at all. It's in a bin along with a lot of other worthless accessories I've bought over the years 
    User error
    LOL I promise you I know how to properly light and maintain a steady fire in my eggs.

    My cap has so much play between the two pieces that I can shove toothpicks in all around it. It won't hold less than 350F with the top completely shut. I can hold 225F with the daisy wheel. Smoke ware doesn't think that's an issue and their customer service was not very good in my case. I was given a 15% coupon to buy another cap. 
    Funny how that works. I could never hold less than 250 before the cap, 225 steady for hours with it.  I bought a Flameboss because I could not get low temps to stay, don't use it anymore.

    Zero play in mine, it hasn't been removed in over a year. 225 or 700, snuffs out as quickly as the cap.

    Go figure.
    I dont have any problem with the low but i cant get over 400 with the cap on.  I am using an XL i wonder if that has anything to do with it.?

    For higher temps, just pull it off 

    Phoenix 
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  • Gandolf
    Gandolf Posts: 926
    Don't understand why folks want to spend $ to do things they can already do with original equipment. 
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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,582
    I got one for my egg that sits uncovered and doesn't get a lot of use in the summer. I can vent my egg and not let rain in. This keeps the mold down. 
    Other then that, my egg with a roof is still old school. 
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 964
    3 Eggs, 3 caps.

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA
    Eggs - XL, L, Small
    Gasser - Blaze 5 Burner
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    Gandolf said:
    Don't understand why folks want to spend $ to do things they can already do with original equipment. 
    Down here in the tropics the original equipment is not designed to handle heavy rainfall.  Too much water into the egg while using is not a good thing.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    danv23 said:
    3 Eggs, 3 caps.



    Three caps for me as well.  I'm up huge money from what I paid for them. 

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1206939/smoke-ware-cap-seems-high




    Phoenix 
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  • r2davis65
    r2davis65 Posts: 148
    reload said:
    I'm debating on purchasing a SmokeWare cap.  Are they worth it, or should I stick with the factory cap?
    I bought one and have four cooks on it.  It works well for me and seems to be a little easier to maintain consistent temps.  Recommend.
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,176
    danv23 said:
    3 Eggs, 3 caps.
    Better than 2 girls 1 cup
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  • SamIAm2
    SamIAm2 Posts: 2,003
    I have two for my large and minimax because of the issues @Hungry Joe mentioned above. Have not had mold since the installation.
    Ubi panis, ibi patria.
    Large - Roswell rig, MiniMax-PS Woo; Cocoa, Fl.
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Yes!
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • SamIAm2
    SamIAm2 Posts: 2,003
    I have two for my egg because of the issues @Hungry Joe mentioned above.
    Have not had mold since the installation. 
    Ubi panis, ibi patria.
    Large - Roswell rig, MiniMax-PS Woo; Cocoa, Fl.
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  • 5DPatrick
    5DPatrick Posts: 6
    Depends on what issue you are trying to fix. Temp control? the daisy does just fine, until you open the egg.  Smokeware stays put while open.Rust? fixed. minute temp control? fixed. If these problems aren't an issue for you, don't bother, for me they were
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  • morrobayrich
    morrobayrich Posts: 104
    "Save your money".  They really work no better than the original Daisy Wheel unless you are Egging in a downpour.
    Morro Bay, CA
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    bhedges1987 said:
    I have one and not a big fan. Wouldn't get it again. 
    Should I send you my address? You could gift it to me! :)

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • rdteeler
    rdteeler Posts: 1
    So are you talking about the BGE daisy cap are the smoke ware cap ?

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  • Texag06ish
    Texag06ish Posts: 135
    Hard pass. Unless your egg is uncovered. 
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  • baldeagle7007
    baldeagle7007 Posts: 26
    Abarnette 
    I dont have any problem with the low but i cant get over 400 with the cap on.  I am using an XL i wonder if that has anything to do with it.?
    Had same issue till I started fire in 3 places on my XL. Easily control with Smokeware cap to 550* with bottom vent wide open.

    Jim
    Jim

    "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."

    XL
    MiniMax
    MHP Gasser
    Thermoworks Smoke & Thermapen
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Not my cup of tea, personally.  
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    This is superficial but I don't care for the "chimney" look. I also wish it was available in Matte Black. I don't think the stainless chimney look meshes well with the earthy feel of the green and the wood accents.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • BobDanger
    BobDanger Posts: 323
    I think I’m finally gonna have to clean mine...thinking easy off cleaner?
    Eastern Shore Virginia 

    Medium & Mini Max
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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
    Bling
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    I love the daisy wheel, it works really well at locking in whatever temp.  I lost the ceramic green cap in a mishap, and figured I would give the smokeware a try as a replacement.  It works well, and does as everyone has suggested.  However I don't like that when I pull the cover on my grill that often it gets wrapped up in that and comes off with the cover.  I just have to be aware when the cover comes off that this could get stuck in it.  I also bought the flat cap that they sell.  It does a really good job snuffing out the fire.
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