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BONEHEAD BREAKS MY BGE DOME

drseth
drseth Posts: 6
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Hi,

I used my large BGE Saturday to cook burgers and dogs for about 20 people. About an hour after everyone left, a houseguest came up to me with a troubled look. He apologized about breaking my Egg. Apparently, he opened the Egg and forced it closed, which caused the dome to separate from the metal band. I guess he didn't know about the lever to allow the dome to close.

I was wondering if any of you might have an extra top for a large BGE. If so, please email me and maybe we can work out a price.

Seth Anderson
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  • Eggtucky
    Eggtucky Posts: 2,746
    order a new one from the mothership and send that numbnut the bill...
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    TDF!!! true...... but still TDF! ;)

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • JLOCKHART29
    JLOCKHART29 Posts: 5,897
    At least he was honest about his mistake. Now find suitable fire ant bed and bury him in it as his reward! ;) As 'Tucky said your local dealer or mothership can get you a new top. Sorry tom hear about it.
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  • 407BGE
    407BGE Posts: 187
    Everyone makes mistakes from time to time and bravo for your guest telling you about his mistake. Order one and send him a quick note telling him how much he needs to reimburse you.

    I can't tell you how many people these days would have said nothing and walked away.
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
    He does deserve credit for looking you in the eye, However........Everyone knows not to touch a mans grill, whether a $99 charbroil or an Egg.
    Ron
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,481
    sorry to hear that but while you're at it why not pop for a new spring hinge too? Those old style lever hinges are accidents such as yours begging to happen! I replaced mine years ago and so glad I did!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,481
    furthermore you may have to replace that old hinge anyway because he may have bent it while trying to pull it down. If my memory is correct a bent hinge can not be salvaged - or will forever have issues. A new hinge I believe is about $70 and of course you can always buy a replacement dome from BGE. If you don't have a good dealer close by just call Hotlanta.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • drseth
    drseth Posts: 6
    What is TDF?
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  • drseth
    drseth Posts: 6
    I did not know anything about the different hinge designs. When did the spring hinge become available?
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    TDF is to dayam funny ;)

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    the new spring assist has been out for a few years now (i am guessing 5 at least)

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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