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bigfoote
bigfoote Posts: 7
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While cleaning my egg and installing a new gasket, I either didn't have the zip ties tight enough or they were cheap, and when I removed the dome I wound up with the top band up.  I know there is no way to put it back down without bending it.  What's the best way to fix this?  My egg is about 20 years old, give or take a couple of years, and I'm thinking about putting a new band on.  I'm open to suggestions from experienced EGGsperts.  Thanks.
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  • JethroBodeen
    JethroBodeen Posts: 524
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    I may not be understanding correctly but cant you just remove the springs? A picture would be good..
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 7,658
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    If you are having trouble removing the springs tie a shoelace or rope to the hook on the spring so that you have something to pull on. Don't tip the egg over!
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Take a crescent wrench and adjust to the thickness of the plate that is on top of the hinge. Pick up on the wrench and the hinge will close.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • bigfoote
    bigfoote Posts: 7
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    Thanks for the suggestions.  I've removed the old bands and while I'm waiting on the new band assembly to arrive, I will give my egg a good cleaning and put the new gaskets on.  Last week, before I took the dome off, I did a high burn that lasted a couple of hours and my plate setter and all the interior are almost completely white, looking like new.  Again, I appreciate the helpful comments.
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