HELP: Wire Mesh Gasket?

Rocky2010

Does anyone know where I can get a "wire mesh" gasket for a large BGE? I saw a link about two years ago and cannot find where. Thanks for your help!

Rocky2010

Richard Fl

here are a couple of ideas.


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=wire+mesh+gasket&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=C2vEMAa9iTNu7OaLCzQS5w8zLCgAAAKoEBU_Q8qNu

BGE, Gasket, Permatex



Procedure:
1 I finished re-doing my ceramic grill's gasket with Permatex Ultra Copper® gasket maker good to 650°F.
2 It took about 2 days to do (including the 24hr curing)
3 I should have done this years ago - it's a great seal and will last many years....
4 It's not copper, just the name of the ht silicone gasket maker. The permatex remains rubbery and non-sticky and serves as a gasket (feels like rubber). there is no other gasket needed on the dome rim or bottom rim.
5 I only did the base, while leaving the dome without any gasket. Thickness 3/8" & costs only $25 for 4 tubes.
6 Wax paper was used when closing the lid, to allow curing
7 PERMATEX® ULTRA COPPER® Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
8 For 4-cylinder, turbocharged or high-performance engines. The most advanced, high temperature RTV silicone gasket available. Sensor-safe, low odor, non-corrosive. Superior adhesion. Three times more oil resistant than conventional silicones; eight times more flexible than cut gaskets. Temperature range -75°F to 700°F intermittent; resists auto and shop fluids and vibration.
9 Suggested Applications:
10 Exhaust manifolds/headers, valve covers, oil pans, timing covers, water pumps, thermostat housings.
11 PROD 81878
12 Jaymer-Que BBQ (Brandon/Valrico, FL),
13 Try Advance Auto Parts in Brandon
14 $4.44 per 3oz tube (+7% tax no shipping)
15 Still cheaper than E-Bay
16 Pete


Recipe Type
Equiptment/Toys

Recipe Source
Author: Chef Arnoldi

Source: Primo, Chef Arnoldi, 2006/07/10

Dreggs

Having just done the Pematex in 2 steps, I offer two suggestions:

1. Throw away the plastic nosecone.
2. Use oiled Saran, not waxed paper. Even oiled, waxed paper stuck to the Permatex, Saran did not.

My new gasket is about 1/8 inch, but could grow. The felt is still on the dome. Excellent seal, per dollar bill test.

Carolina Q

I'm not sure what you mean by a wire mesh gasket. The only wire mesh I know of on the egg is the spark arrestor (or whatever it's called) on the lower vent. I would think your dealer would have or could order one. If not, you could always call BGE.

Or are you asking about the gasket gasket?

Rocky2010

I mean the actual gasket that seals the egg. I keep on burning my felt ones down during the sear. I am cooking a couple of pork shoulders next weekend and I want to reseal with a more durable gasket. Does anyone know where they sell them?

Thank you!

crghc98

I think you mean the Rutland Fiberglass gasket. It looks like wire in the pictures but it isn't.

Carolina Q

Perhaps this will help...

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=55&func=view&catid=1&id=941054

For more info (PLENTY more), just do a forum search for Rutland.

RRP

you might get your answers if you at least scan this:
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/rutlandgasket/gasket.htm