Bands not holding

Desert Egg

The bands on our Egg keep popping off. When I open the lid the top pops loose from the upper band. I usually have to loosen the band after a couple days cooking with it and re-adjust it. Has anyone had a problem with this or have a suggestion as how to fix it?[p] Thank,
Brad

Tim M

Desert Egg,
No - that's not normal. I am going to suggest you call the BGE company and speak to them about this. There are two possibles I can think of. Your missing the small piece of sandpaper like tape on the hinge side of the dome or your not tightening it enough. The latter is my guess, you said you have removed the dome several times. My bolts are on so tight that when I removed the nuts to remove the band - they sheared off rather than the nut backing off the bolt. They gotta be tight - real tight. Call BGE and explain it to them and you will get this fixed once and for all. Good luck.[p]BGE[p]1-888-929-3447
1-800-939-3447
Atlanta, GA
Tim

Earl

Desert Egg,[p] If you have the new style of hinge, which is the one that
you are able to open & lock with one motion, check the
front. At the front of the Egg, the hinge has a small
pin which lines up with the small pre-made hole. If for
some reason your hinge does not have this pin, this may
be why you are having problems. The hinge will continue to
come loose. Just a guess on my part!! Hope I'm right.[p] Earl

Desert Egg

Tim M,
The Egg was assembled when I got it. There is/was not any sand paper on the band. I've broken 4 bolts already, so it probably is not that. More than likely the sand paper was never put on from the start. My parents picked it up for me(it was a gift to my wife for x-mas, didn't want her to know about it) so I didn't get any info with it.
I'll call BGE and see about the sand paper.

Thanks,
Brad

Spin

Desert Egg,[p]I agree with Tims recommendation that you call BGE. They will help you. Good people.[p]Spin

Tim M

Desert Egg,[p]Its just a small piece of tape that has a rough texture to it. I think it is important and I have seen several posts here from those who didn't have it and their complaint was the same as yours. The front of the band has the small dimple that fits into the hole in the ceramic, the rear of the band (near the hinge) grabs the dome with the aid of that abrasive strip of tape. I hope thats all it is. Most Eggs (maybe all) are assembled by the stores who sell them to you so maybe someone for got to add it.[p]Tim

Nature Boy

Tim M,
Mine slips also. I used the tape, per C~Ws suggestion (it is like a coarse coated sandpaper that is self adhesive). It works okay, but it is slipping a bit. It gets pulled down with the band. I guess you should tighten every couple weeks.

Mark

Desert Egg,
Replced mine only recently with the self locking bands, I don't recall any sandpaper. Think I would check the pin alignment on the lid.[p]Mark