Anybody using a single gasket?

huevo loco · July 2011

I lost my lid gasket during a 500-550 degree steak cook-fest (yummy). The egg leaked only a little bit in back during the remainder of the cook.

I sent off for a nomex gasket, but before it arrived I had to cook out (twice actually

). Last night's cook was a low and slow 18 hr brisket. Before that cook, I loosened my lid band and pushed the lid down firmly on the bottom gasket. There was no leaking at all during the cook.

So that got me to thinking. Does anyone out there use only a single gasket on the bottom of the egg. It seems like the top one takes most of the punishment, especially in front. If I only use one, then I have an automatic back up for the next time I need it.

Thoughts or comments will be appreciated.

ResQue · July 2011

Yep. I use a single Rutland gasket on the base.

fishlessman · July 2011

used to use just a rutland for years just on the base. one gasket works, i dont use any gasket anymore, still works

vidalia1 · July 2011

Rutland on the base only on my Large, Small & Mini BGE's...work great...

The Naked Whiz · July 2011

Of course, the Rutland is much thicker than the BGE gasket....

The Naked Whiz · July 2011

I see all the responses so far reference the Rutland gasket being used only on the bottom. This is because if you install the Rutland correctly and bunch it up, it is way thicker than a single layer of the BGE gasket, felt or nomex.

However, if you can get a single layer of gasket to work, I say go for it.

Lawn Ranger · July 2011

Single Rutland on the Large, nothing on my Small or Mini.

Mike

Mickey · July 2011

3 all with-out....

Bobbert · July 2011

Just a 1/4 inch thick layer of Permaflex.

Judy Mayberry · July 2011

Do you mean Permatex?

Deckhand · July 2011

I use a Rutland secured with Permatex. Works.

Bobbert · July 2011

Oops, yes Judy. Thanks for the clarification. Was just typing away with the brain in neutral. :laugh:

Anybody using a single gasket?

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