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    • Posts: 90
      @buzzvol
      I use a MAPP torch to light the lump, the tiki fluid bottle has been relocated :-)
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      @Eggdicted_Dawgfan @StJohnsEgger
      It is a 4 level split house, with concrete siding, and a full basement.   and the wood "foundation" under my XLBGE is cedar 4x4's topped with treated 2x10's and supported underneath with angle iron brackets, like floor joists, all topped with fire brick. 

      The cedar 2x10's under my MiniMax are supported the same way, with the angle iron.

      My horse could stand on it, and it's not gonna burn down my house, but thanks for the concern. 
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      edited July 2017
      @SoCal_Griller, I drain it into a bucket under the sink...thought about connecting it to a garden hose to feed into a flower bed nearby... I didn't want to tear up the concrete patio beneath it to create an actual septic drain. 
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      I winced when I read that post too.
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      edited July 2017
      @nolaegghead, which post exactly? The insult to my house?
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      Yep
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      edited July 2017
      @nolaegghead
      Thank you. It just confirms why I prefer horses & dogs & cats over people :-) Fortunately, I'm so blessed....and most people here are kind and supportive. 
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      @JNJGoeders, I hope you know I didn't really think you were using the tiki fuel in the eggs.  I like your setup, it looks like a really fun place to cook.
      Lawrenceville, GA
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      looks great and functional! and what an awesome way to show you're a proud BGE owner
      LBGE with 76" Challenger Cooking Island
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      Very nice, sounds like a fantastic home as well.
      Egghead since November 2014, XL-BGE & ET-732
      Smobot
      Living near Indy
      36" Blackstone
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      @buzzvol
      I figured you were just giving me a hard time, no worries!
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      That's a nice setup.  Especially the human sous vide!  I need one of those.  
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    • Posts: 164
      That is a nice setup, but if you don't have one, you should get a table next to give you a gap between the egg and the wood. I had mine sitting on a paver in a wood table, and the heat transferred through the stone and burnt the table a bit. Air gap fixed that problem. Cheers!
      XL & Mini & knock off medium. Western North Carolina. Formerly Franklin, TN. Formerly in Palm Harbor, FL. 
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      JNJGoeders said:
      @SoCal_Griller, I drain it into a bucket under the sink...thought about connecting it to a garden hose to feed into a flower bed nearby... I didn't want to tear up the concrete patio beneath it to create an actual septic drain. 
      I have thought about doing the same for the same reasons you mentioned.  How is it working out for you?  
      Simi Valley, California
      LBGE, PBC, Annova, SMOBot
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      JNJGoeders said:
      @nolaegghead
      Thank you. It just confirms why I prefer horses & dogs & cats over people :-) Fortunately, I'm so blessed....and most people here are kind and supportive. 
      I was just trying to make sure you were aware of the potential danger. I was trying to be supportive. If you felt offended then I apologize. 
      Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
      MiniMax 04/17
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      @StJohnsEgger
      Sometimes in text (without intonation) it's hard to tell a person's meaning. Thank you for your support. No hard feelings here.
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      SoCal_Griller said:
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      I have thought about doing the same for the same reasons you mentioned.  How is it working out for you?  
      It's working GREAT!  I frequently only use a small amount of water, just what's necessary, and I use bio-friendly soap (plain old dawn dishsoap), so the water is usable in my rose garden which is right across the walkway from my egg kitchen. Its been a dry year here, so its nice to re-use that water constructively. Plus, it keeps the aphids and other pests at bay!
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      edited July 2017
      Damn, how did I miss all of this?  Looks like the HOA was out in force, tallying infractions.

      Nice spot @JNJGoeders.  

      ps Brent is a tool
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      Legume said:
      Damn, how did I miss all of this?  Looks like the HOA was out the in force, tallying infractions.

      Nice spot @JNJGoeders.  
      Wake up!
      Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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      volfan1 said:
      That is a nice setup, but if you don't have one, you should get a table next to give you a gap between the egg and the wood. I had mine sitting on a paver in a wood table, and the heat transferred through the stone and burnt the table a bit. Air gap fixed that problem. Cheers!
      I'm considering how to create the "air gap" in my newly built setup. Engineering suggestions, without altering my existing design? (My husband put a LOT of work into his, so I don't want to upset him).
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      JNJGoeders said:
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      I'm considering how to create the "air gap" in my newly built setup. Engineering suggestions, without altering my existing design? (My husband put a LOT of work into his, so I don't want to upset him).
      If there's enough room for a table nest, I'd start with that. I think the one for my large BGE was $25-30.
      Stillwater, MN
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      StillH2OEgger said:
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      If there's enough room for a table nest, I'd start with that. I think the one for my large BGE was $25-30.
      Can you send a link? Or photos?
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      It's right on the BGE website - http://biggreenegg.com/product/table-nest/
      “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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      Is putting the nest directly on wood a good idea? I think you may still need some type of paver. 
      Snellville, GA


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      Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
      Is putting the nest directly on wood a good idea? I think you may still need some type of paver. 
      It is totally fine right on the wood.
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      But I have a metal pan under mine, but it's mostly to keep embers from burning the table.
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      @JNJGoeders believe me the small amount of frustration to get it right is well worth the piece of mind. Especially if you are one to not keep a close eye on your egg during cooks. Quite a few pictures of burnt decks, tables and houses around here. Better safe than sorry. Your husband did a great job so he shouldn't be discouraged. Just a minor adjustment for the long term safety.
      Snellville, GA


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      JNJGoeders said:
      Can you send a link? Or photos?
      Sorry I didn't get back to you right away. HeavyG has it covered. If you have a paver or something under the table that's probably preferable, but I don't have anything under mine and the wood hasn't been warm when I have checked.
      Stillwater, MN
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      Got the link, this would be easy, thank you! 
      Iowa, 1 BGEXL, 1BGEMiniMax, a truck, a camper and some horses and atvs :D Let's play!
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      That is a really nice setup, and I like the sink and faucet. Beautiful woodwork. Do you rent out your husband?
      XL BGE in San Jose, CA. Also a Pit Barrel Cooker, a Cal Flame P4 gasser, and lots of toys including the first ever Flame Boss 300 in the wild. And a new Flame Boss 500.
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