Longevity

WhackMaster719

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I'm not the best at this forums search feature yet.

The wife was asking last night how long the BGE will last. I told her is should last a good long time, but wanted to find out what the oldest eggs here are? I know many of you have multiple eggs, but what is the oldest egg on the block so to speak? How long can I plan on having this before getting a new on to "replace" it?

5, 10, 15, 20+... years


Thanks.

Ripnem

Whackster,

Assuming you don't drop or tip it over, you'll be handing it down to your children.

Someday you may need to replace a part or two.

Capt Frank

It is the sort of thing that, with proper care, may get passed to your grandchildren
Think about the clay utensils that have been found all over the world that are thousands of years old and brick ovens still in use after centuries.

Capt Frank
Homosassa, FL

The Naked Whiz

Mine are 9 years old. I think the change from clay to ceramic occurred on the order of 15 years ago, and of course, there are many folks who have the first run of ceramic cookers still going. I don't intend to ever have to replace my Eggs. I might add to them, but I don't expect them to ever "wear out".

Doug in Eggmonton

As it came with a lifetime guarantee, I would say it will last as long as you and another 40 or 50 years past that, as long as the next owner replaces parts as necessary.

Generally no-one who doesn't have a nasty accident every replaces their egg. Nearly everyone gets a second egg to accompany the first one.

Doug

FearlessGrill

Seeing as the ceramics have a lifetime warranty, as long as the company is around, your investment is safe. You may need to replace the metal bits eventually, but that's about it.

I always tell people that when they ask me how much the Egg costs, and are shocked by the 'expensive' price tag. I know people who have spent twice as much on a gasser that will fall apart in 5 years.

-John

FearlessGrill

True enough. My wife found documentation in medieval Arabic cookbooks for 'an egg-shaped ceramic cooker'. We're teaching a class on the subject at a historical re-enactment event next weekend.

-John