Top Gasket Question

Hokiejacket

My top gasket is starting to pull away from the ceramic. About 6 inches. Bottom gasket is fine. Any suggestions. I have an XL. 

Thank you. 

onedbguru

I have an XL and the last time I replaced it (months ago), I only installed the lower and it is doing just fine!  So, peel off the upper and Egg on. 

Hokiejacket

Thank you. 

JohnH12

I went with the Rutland several years ago. Only the lower is necessary. You may need to "tweak" the top for a great seal but it works fine. I didn't need any adjustments but some say they did.

alaskanassasin

I’m running bottom gasket only, works great 

Hokiejacket

Thanks to everyone. 

Jupiter Jim

You can also glue it back on with high temp silicone and that is what I would do.

Skiddymarker

Gaskets, one of the most discussed items, other than maybe lump preference. Some don’t use any gasket, some use woodstove gaskets like those by Rutland, some use commercial gaskets like those by Cotronics, some use cheap <$12 replacements and some use >$25 Nomex/Kevlar blends. 
Some like the cushion effect of having a gasket when dropping the dome, kind of like a surface protector. Some like the seal provided to ensure stable airflow and avoid smoke leaks, even if the dome and base are not perfectly aligned.. Some like a thick, softer gasket allowing a pit/meat probe cable to be run thru the dome and base. Some don’t mind the small amount of smoke/air leaks when gaskets get hard as the surface they are stuck to or don’t exist at all. It all comes down to personal preference. 
Over time and use, even the more permanent installations like a Rutland or Cotronics, the gasket will pickup dirt and grease. Some just brush or wipe off the gasket, while others seem to like everything to be ultra clean.
I have a friend who changes his gasket every year. He uses the dirt cheap <$12 peel and stick replacements. He changes the gaskets with the dome attached in under 60 minutes, including 30 minutes of waiting time. 5 minutes to scrape off the old gasket, 10 minutes to clean the base and dome edges with a paint/rust wheel on a drill, 5 minutes to clean with Acetone, 30 mintes to ensure the edges are dry and 10 minutes to apply the peel and stick gaskets.   
Much like some folks clear all ash including vacuuming the firebox, while some simply rake and never touch it with a vacuum, gaskets can be ignored or fiddled with.  

Legume

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Hokiejacket

Skiddymarker said:

Gaskets, one of the most discussed items, other than maybe lump preference. Some don’t use any gasket, some use woodstove gaskets like those by Rutland, some use commercial gaskets like those by Cotronics, some use cheap <$12 replacements and some use >$25 Nomex/Kevlar blends. 
Some like the cushion effect of having a gasket when dropping the dome, kind of like a surface protector. Some like the seal provided to ensure stable airflow and avoid smoke leaks, even if the dome and base are not perfectly aligned.. Some like a thick, softer gasket allowing a pit/meat probe cable to be run thru the dome and base. Some don’t mind the small amount of smoke/air leaks when gaskets get hard as the surface they are stuck to or don’t exist at all. It all comes down to personal preference. 
Over time and use, even the more permanent installations like a Rutland or Cotronics, the gasket will pickup dirt and grease. Some just brush or wipe off the gasket, while others seem to like everything to be ultra clean.
I have a friend who changes his gasket every year. He uses the dirt cheap <$12 peel and stick replacements. He changes the gaskets with the dome attached in under 60 minutes, including 30 minutes of waiting time. 5 minutes to scrape off the old gasket, 10 minutes to clean the base and dome edges with a paint/rust wheel on a drill, 5 minutes to clean with Acetone, 30 mintes to ensure the edges are dry and 10 minutes to apply the peel and stick gaskets.   
Much like some folks clear all ash including vacuuming the firebox, while some simply rake and never touch it with a vacuum, gaskets can be ignored or fiddled with.  

Well said. 

RockyTopDW

I’ve been running 2 largest with no gaskets for over 10 years.  I don’t wear underwear, either.......

just kidding about the underwear