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It had to happen eventually

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timc
timc Posts: 28
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
The top and bottom gaskets on my Egg stuck together tonight and when I opened it up they both pulled away from the edge. I don't know if it got too hot (I was cooking pizza) or if something just got stuck between them. I was hoping to get more than two months out of the gasket before replacing it. :blush:
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  • AnnaG
    AnnaG Posts: 1,104
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    Don't worry about not having a gasket... There are many on here cooking without one... Just keep cookin... :)
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  • RGBHV
    RGBHV Posts: 1,318
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    Tim:

    If you can salvage the gasket, carry on. If you can't don't worry about trying to replace it (just yet) you might just find that you can cook without it. There are many members that cook without a gasket.

    There have been several posts indicating the best procedure to release a sealed gasket. Do some searches on the forum and I'm sure you'll find the best way to do it.

    Michael
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  • Mr. & Mrs Potatohead
    Mr. & Mrs Potatohead Posts: 2,037
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    I’m due for a replacement too…Although mine lasted for two years!
    Seems that as long as the dome closes tight (no gaps caused by a hanging hinge) is still does fine with out a gasket.
    It’s just a matter of not having that cushion between the ceramics that bothers me a bit.
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  • timc
    timc Posts: 28
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    It's not really salvageable. Lifting the lid stretched them out of shape. I was able to cut the two apart, but it was already too late by then. It's sort of cobbled together right now, but won't make a really tight seal. I'll just wait and see what happens.
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  • Florida Grillin Girl
    Florida Grillin Girl Posts: 4,973
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    Tmc, if you do end up replacing it, it's no big deal. I did mine myself on my 2 week old mini.

    My 13 year old Large still has the original gasket!!!

    Good luck.

    Faith
    Happily egging on my original large BGE since 1996... now the owner of 5 eggs. Call me crazy, everyone else does!
     
    3 Large, 1 Small, 1 well-used Mini
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    Just to make sure you are aware, but BGE customer service will send you the non-adhesive nomex replacement if you drop them an email. Just be sure to preshrink in clothes dryer on high heat for app. 20-30 minutes.
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • timc
    timc Posts: 28
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    I did drop them a line yesterday. I'll see what happens. A possible wrinkle is the fact that I'm a canuck Egger.
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
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    Why did it have to happen eventually? The original gaskets on both my eggs are great, now well seasoned, and will be lasting me a while. Going on on two years now.
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