New band design for the large BGE

SOUTHERNLINKSBBQ

After many attempts to get rid of my underbite and another gasket ruined I decided to swap out my bands on my large. To my surprise BGE redesigned them to be similar to the ones they use on the XL. These new ones are so much better and have an easy adjustment on the sides to make things line up perfect. Before pic

After

SGH

I'm in desperate need of a new band myself. Mine is so warped and distorted my lid won't close all the way. Looks like the new design is definitely an improvement. 

Bentgrass

It is amazing how much better the replacement is.   For the first time I did a clean burn and lid was perfect after the burn.  

SOUTHERNLINKSBBQ

Bentgrass said:

It is amazing how much better the replacement is.   For the first time I did a clean burn and lid was perfect after the burn.  

Glad to hear that. Im planning on doing one soon before I replace the gasket. 

chuckytheegghead

Everybody that has the new hinge really seems to be impressed with them. Thanks for the feedback. 

milesvdustin

What is the average cost for a new large band? I need two of them

SemolinaPilchard

milesvdustin said:

What is the average cost for a new large band? I need two of them

about $130

Gamecockeggman

I will definitely be purchasing one for my XL.  Thanks for posting.

Outdoorsman66

I have the new band/hinge too. Its so much better. Lid aligns now. No more underbite and leakage. 

blasting

Gamecockeggman said:

I will definitely be purchasing one for my XL.  Thanks for posting.

@Gamecockeggman   are they available for the XL?  I thought this was a large only thing.

Miked125

my bands always shift on any heat cook, would this be an eligible claim? 

SemolinaPilchard

Miked125 said:

my bands always shift on any heat cook, would this be an eligible claim? 

Not sure. How old is your eggs? The warranty for the bands are (or at least used to be) 5 years.

SOUTHERNLINKSBBQ

blasting said:

Gamecockeggman said:

I will definitely be purchasing one for my XL.  Thanks for posting.

@Gamecockeggman   are they available for the XL?  I thought this was a large only thing.

The new large design is based off the xl design. I dont think the XL has changed. 

Gamecockeggman

SOUTHERNLINKSBBQ said:

blasting said:

Gamecockeggman said:

I will definitely be purchasing one for my XL.  Thanks for posting.

@Gamecockeggman   are they available for the XL?  I thought this was a large only thing.

The new large design is based off the xl design. I dont think the XL has changed. 

Well apparently I have the old design, mine does not have the clip to ensure proper spacing as shown in your pic above

Bentgrass

I believe the warranty is 5 years on the hinge/bands.   This new style is what you will get as replacement.  I sent a couple pictures to the warranty department and explained the problems I was having.   

SoCalTim

Any chance you could post the BGE part # my dealer is not a full fledge dealer (thou he thinks he is) and will tell me this doesn't exist, just like the nest for my mini.

Lit

The new large band is the same band the xl has had for years right? I said on here probably 3-4 years ago they needed to make the large band like the xl. Way to go BGE your only like 5 years behind KJ now. I'm pretty sure nobody at BGE cooks or there is no way they could be so slow with advancements. 

theyolksonyou

Lit said:

The new large band is the same band the xl has had for years right? I said on here probably 3-4 years ago they needed to make the large band like the xl. Way to go BGE your only like 5 years behind KJ now. I'm pretty sure nobody at BGE cooks or there is no way they could be so slow with advancements. 

You're a fvckin genius!

g37

@SoCalTim I got my new hinge and band assembly from big green egg. Most dealers won't have them yet.  Unless your dealer sells a lot of eggs.  Try contacting big green egg directly. 

Miked125

SemolinaPilchard said:

Miked125 said:

my bands always shift on any heat cook, would this be an eligible claim? 

Not sure. How old is your eggs? The warranty for the bands are (or at least used to be) 5 years.

Three years, if I do a higher hear cook it is guaranteed to shift.  

SoCalTim

I did some research, here's the part # 117984 

Lit

theyolksonyou said:

Lit said:

The new large band is the same band the xl has had for years right? I said on here probably 3-4 years ago they needed to make the large band like the xl. Way to go BGE your only like 5 years behind KJ now. I'm pretty sure nobody at BGE cooks or there is no way they could be so slow with advancements. 

You're a fvckin genius!

I agree but this one wasn't that hard. People complain about the large band. The current XL band solves the large band issues. Just not sure how it takes so long for BGE to do things.

Jeepster47

 

• Warranty on Big Green Egg Components: Click here for details
• Ceramic components, including dome, base, fire box and fire ring – Limited Lifetime Warranty to original purchaser from Authorized Dealer
• Ceramic EGGcessories, including ConvEGGtor and Pizza/Baking Stones – 3 Year Warranty
• Metal Components, including EGG band, stainless steel cooking grid, cast iron charcoal grate and EGG Nest – 5 Year Warranty
• Temperature Gauge – 1 Year Warranty
  

B747crew

Looks like a no brainer retrofit to me. Tabs sold separately by BGE;  positioned on an old ring; ring drilled; tabs bolted on.  Voila! No overly expensive new ring.

Miked125

Jeepster47 said:

 

• Warranty on Big Green Egg Components: Click here for details
• Ceramic components, including dome, base, fire box and fire ring – Limited Lifetime Warranty to original purchaser from Authorized Dealer
• Ceramic EGGcessories, including ConvEGGtor and Pizza/Baking Stones – 3 Year Warranty
• Metal Components, including EGG band, stainless steel cooking grid, cast iron charcoal grate and EGG Nest – 5 Year Warranty
• Temperature Gauge – 1 Year Warranty
  

Thanks, I will try. When I contacted BGE directly they said contact your dealer and submit photos of the damage.... I thought there isn't damage but the bands always shift!

drdeal

If you buy a new Large Egg, does it come with the new bands?

SaintJohnsEgger

My LBGE is only 5 months old and its already developed the overbite/underbite problem and caused a ridge to appear in my now mostly flattened out gasket. Smoke leaks from all around the gasket and I have problems maintaining a set temperature. Even with the FL running.

Telling my wife I need to spend $130 to replace the bands on an almost new egg is only  going to get me in trouble.

camofreak

I bought a new large BGE last week and it came with the new band and larger thermometer. The one in the showroom was last years so we were pleasantly surprised. I do like both improvements a lot. Thank You BGE!

SemolinaPilchard

drdeal said:

If you buy a new Large Egg, does it come with the new bands?

My guess is that they still have some unsold eggs with the old bands. Even if that is so, I would imagine if you tell the dealer you are ready to buy but will only buy one with a new band they will make it happen. May have to wait till the next shipment though.

SemolinaPilchard

SaintJohnsEgger said:

My LBGE is only 5 months old and its already developed the overbite/underbite problem and caused a ridge to appear in my now mostly flattened out gasket. Smoke leaks from all around the gasket and I have problems maintaining a set temperature. Even with the FL running.

Telling my wife I need to spend $130 to replace the bands on an almost new egg is only  going to get me in trouble.

I am not sure how badly out of whack the bands have to be, but the bands are a warranty item. Sadly, any band problem only seem to get worse with time.

SaintJohnsEgger

SemolinaPilchard said:

SaintJohnsEgger said:

My LBGE is only 5 months old and its already developed the overbite/underbite problem and caused a ridge to appear in my now mostly flattened out gasket. Smoke leaks from all around the gasket and I have problems maintaining a set temperature. Even with the FL running.

Telling my wife I need to spend $130 to replace the bands on an almost new egg is only  going to get me in trouble.

I am not sure how badly out of whack the bands have to be, but the bands are a warranty item. Sadly, any band problem only seem to get worse with time.

I'm out of town for another dy. After I get back home and settle in I'm going to take lots of pictures and hit up my dealer. If that doesn't work I'll go after the mother  ship.

A BGE has been like a Holy Grail for me and to be having problems 6 months in doesn't set well with me. But, problems are a way of life. What counts is how the dealer or manufacturer deals with the problem.