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Fire Ring Crack

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hoofaloos
hoofaloos Posts: 242
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I was just cleaning out my coal in the fire box and noticed that the fire ring has a vertical crack clean through.  Is this normal/does anyone have experience with this?  If so, will it hinder my cooking?  Also, is this an item under warranty?  My egg is less than 3 months old and I wouldn't think that any of the ceramic components would've cracked by now.
XLBGE- Napa, CA by way of ATX


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  • canegger
    canegger Posts: 540
    edited March 2013
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    It will be under warranty. Ceramics are lifetime warranty but you will still be able to cook with it just if you move it do it easy
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  • Cochon_Couyon
    Cochon_Couyon Posts: 38
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    Mine is less than 3 months and cracked too. Local dealer said it would be in the next shipment from the mothership...no hassles and really no effect on performance that I've noticed.
    Baton Rouge, LA
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    edited March 2013
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    I'd report it to your dealer and get a replacement then continue to use the old one until you think its affecting your cooks. Or until you move it and it falls apart.
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
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  • hoofaloos
    hoofaloos Posts: 242
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    That's a load off.  Thanks folks!
    XLBGE- Napa, CA by way of ATX


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  • J_Que
    J_Que Posts: 223
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    It won't hinder your cooking in any way.
    I know all the rules, but the rules do not know me.

    Small, Medium, 2 Large, XL ,Stumps XL Stretch, Workhorse 1975
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  • double
    double Posts: 1,214
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    Mine did the same thing replaced under warranty no issue. I did notice that it got more air with the crack and I had to open my vents up a bit more once I got a new one.
    Lynnwood WA
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  • Duganboy
    Duganboy Posts: 1,118
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    I've had the Mothership replace two or three of them over the years.  Just take a picture and email it to them.
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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
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    Mine cracked, I emailed the Mothership. Got an email back stating it is covered by the warranty and to take a copy of the email to a dealer and have them order one for me. Or pay $30 and have one shipped to my home.  Pretty easy.
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