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Info on the mini ( not the mini max)

tgs2401
tgs2401 Posts: 424
in EggHead Forum
I recently picked up a mini and the top seems loose to me - has some play. There are no counter balance springs so I’m guessing that’s the reason. The bands are tight and the misc bolts are tight. Is this nature of the beast or am I missing something? Thanks!
One large BGE in Louisville, KY.
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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,366
    When I had one, the dome always felt loose. As long as your bolts are tight, you’re good. 
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  • Corv
    Corv Posts: 469
    I have one, and the dome feels secure. The hold-open link, though, seems to really prefer to be in the open & latched position if the dome is up.
    Somewhere on the Colorado Front Range
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,128
    My Mini which my wife bot me as a surprise b/d gift gets very little use, but the band is tight.
    It is a helluva high heat grilling machine when using the dome wide open. Perhaps the previous owner OFTEN used it with the dome closed which warped those cheap bands from China. 
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,926
    Mine has had play from day one. Bands are tight but dome is wiggly of sorts when opening and closing.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    edited May 2024
    Mine has always felt loose, nothing like my other ones.  Works great still.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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