Platesetter repair/JB Weld question

RJH

I posted this yesterday under "Broken platesetter repair", but it's kind of buried now and I would like a little more insight. One of my platesetters is broken into three pieces (self inflicted). I wasn't using it anymore since I have tjv's adjustable rig using a pizza stone on the spider. But I was thinking of using JB Weld to put it back together in case I need it down the road. In that thread it was noted that JB Weld can withstand temps to 500 degrees. My curiosity question is what temp does the underside of the platesetter reach during a low and slow? The breaks are in the flat part, not the legs, so I wonder if JB Weld will hold up to the direct heat of the coals. I suspect that is much hotter than 500*. Rutlands furnace cement was also mentioned...does that hold up to higher temps than JB Weld?

DynaGreaseball

RJH,[p]I got the following directly from the internet...[p]Product Details
Rutland Furnace Cement is a pre-mixed silicate cement that withstands temperatures over 2000 Degrees F. without failure. It adheres to firebrick, as well as metal, and seals all types of stovepipe joints. Its black, non-gritty, non-asbestos formula feathers very thin to make metal-to-metal joints smoke and gas tight. Use during installations and service of furnaces, stokers, oil burners, and small woodstove repairs. Apply 1/16"-1/4" thick. Comes in 1 pint tubs. [p]Didn't see anything about how it may effect food safety.

stike

DynaGreaseball,[p]it has relatively low tensile strength relative to JB Weld, though. Cement is great if it doesn't need to flex. If the cracks were in the legs of the platesetter (bearing weight staright down), furnace cement would be fine, but if the flat of the platesetter is broken, i'd try JB Weld first.[p][p]

Just Plain Mike

RJH,[p]Here's a response I got from JB Weld relating to an email I sent them. I'd be that the product would work for temps in excess of 500 but they just don't want to advertise. From what I've read, many people have used it with success. Good luck.[p][p]Our products are non-toxic. It will not harm you. [p]

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From: luvagoodcigar[mailto:luvagoodcigar]
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Comment: I was told that JB Weld could be used to repair ceramics inside ofa Big Green Egg Cooker/Smoker. Can you confirm that this would be safe touse? Thanks

Unknown

stike,
My 9 year old medium egg suffered a moving crisis, and the entire fire box broke in 5 pieces. (upper ring, OK) and was lying on bottom of egg. Rather than buy new fire box, I decided to try JB Weld. I applied both sides of break on every separation, taped it up on my kitchen counter, and let it set overnight.That was two months ago. I have done five or six low/slows, and several steaks at 700* It has not budged, and seems good as new. JB is good for 600*, I think, but has held like steel. Give it a try with your setter. Let me know...Farls

RJH

Just Plain Mike, thanks, I saw your response in my original post. I have a feeling that the temp at the bottom of the platesetter is much higher than 500* - 600*, but I could be wrong. That's why I am soliciting some more input.

RJH

falrlsworth, I will give it a try. As I said, I use tjv's rig all the time, and in fact another new platesetter still in the box that I won at the Texas Eggfest. I just can't get myself to toss the old one without trying to fix it. I only have one large and one mini now, but I think there is another large in my future that I'll need it for.[p]Thanks.

DynaGreaseball

RJH,[p]Might cost more than just buying a new plate setter, but you could fix the old one by using the high temp stuff to glue the pieces down to a new pizza stone.