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Dropped big green egg top

sump411
sump411 Posts: 22
in EggHead Forum
Unfortunately I just dropped the top to my big green egg before I run out and purchase a new top I was wondering if you might had a similar situation and where you able to glue it back together?
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  • bud812
    bud812 Posts: 1,869
    That sucks !!

    Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...

    Large & Small BGE

    Stockton Ca.

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  • jllbms
    jllbms Posts: 381
    Sorry to hear. I'd not expect a good outcome with a repair.
    Kemah, TX
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    edited May 2014
    Don't waste your time and effort! Go with SmokeWare!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    The dome or the ceramic cap? If its the cap and a clean break JB Weld should do the trick. Or order the Smokeware SS top.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    You can use JB Weld to glue it back together.
    ______________________________________________
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  • jllbms
    jllbms Posts: 381
    I thought it was the BGE upper unit!
    Kemah, TX
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Assuming you don't mean the dome, JB Weld will probably do. It just won't look very good. Heard lots of good reports on that stainless aftermarket cap though. SmokeWare? Maybe that's the name. Doubles as a DFMT.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    http://smokeware.net/Vented_Chimney_Caps/Stainless_Steel_Vented_Chimney_Cap.html

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • sump411
    sump411 Posts: 22
    It was just the cap thank goodness
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  • Bustersdad
    Bustersdad Posts: 311
    Feel your pain...did that the first week I got my Egg.
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  • sump411
    sump411 Posts: 22
    Wonder what the BGE ceramic replacement costs? Although I'm kind of digging that Smokeware cap.
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,484
    I would love to have the SS cap, but will have to brake my first so the wife will let me buy it.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • ads75
    ads75 Posts: 391
    sump411 said:
    Wonder what the BGE ceramic replacement costs? Although I'm kind of digging that Smokeware cap.
    If you get the cap, most people (me included) recommend placing the gasket it comes with on the inside of the Smokeware cap, instead of directly on the BGE.

    I've only used my Smokeware cap a couple of times, but am happy so far.
    Large BGE, Mini BGE
    Morgantown, PA
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  • eggLaTech
    eggLaTech Posts: 28
    Newbie here, but for the mere price of a new egg, you can have mine! :D And I have some ocean front property on Mt. Everest I will throw in with the deal! :) J.K.
    Baton Rouge, La - I'm going to quit procrastinating.......starting tomorrow.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    sump411 said:
    Wonder what the BGE ceramic replacement costs? Although I'm kind of digging that Smokeware cap.

    Mine is over a year old and I have never even ONCE used my cast iron daisey nor ceramic rain cap! Trust me the SmokeWare is the way to go let alone it is cool looking!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • plumbfir01
    plumbfir01 Posts: 725
    it not its cracked up to be is it....  =))
    Beaufort, SC
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Ladeback69 said:

    I would love to have the SS cap, but will have to brake my first so the wife will let me buy it.

    We'll then it's time to break it already!

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    @RRP - Is the smokeware worth it if I'm already under a covered deck?  I don't have the rain problem but I really hate the DFMT design.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I never even USE the DFMT. Except on lo n slo. Keep meaning to try one of those cooks without the DFMT, but haven't yet.

    I'll probably but a smokeware when I finally DO break my cap, It's either that or AL foil. 
    :))

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    edited May 2014
    nolaegghead said:
    @RRP - Is the smokeware worth it if I'm already under a covered deck?  I don't have the rain problem but I really hate the DFMT design.

    YES! The rain cap aspect part is nothing but added gravy for us in rainy, uncovered areas. Otherwise the SmokeWare stays in place - the setting never changes and when you close it down it snuffs the fire better than the ceramic cap assuming you put the gasket inside the SmokeWare to make it snug the dome. Then think of it this way too...instead of swapping out between the daisey and then rain cap you can pitch, store, or sell those two useless pieces so there is no storage issues as the SmokeWare goes on, stays on and that is it! Pretty simple solution IMO that BGE missed the boat and didn't buy the patent to to start with!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Sweet!  Sold.
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    I love lamp..
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,484
    So I take it that the SS Cap can be adjusted for low and slow? Does it work well on that?
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,666
    I saw the Smokeware cap at a local BBQ place in Toronto, very impressed with the design and build quality.  The price is also very reasonable, considering everything costs more in Canada, about $42 CAD + tax. 
    canuckland
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited May 2014
    Ladeback69 said:

    So I take it that the SS Cap can be adjusted for low and slow? Does it work well on that?

    Absolutely it does. And snuffs out the lump with no issues also. The owner Mike is here in FL fairly local for me as he's in Jax Beach so I had the pleasure of meeting him and touring the business. Top notch product with excellent quality SS (goes real well with my new table :-) ).

    Edit: once you dial it in it's good to go (opening the dome will not cause movement). Cooks over 350℉ I just pull the cap off. And it cleans up nicely. And again it's quality SS so it'll give you MANY years of use. FWIW
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
    nolaegghead said:
    @RRP - Is the smokeware worth it if I'm already under a covered deck?  I don't have the rain problem but I really hate the DFMT design.
    Thats what I'm interested in knowing. Is the ease of controlling the air flow just as good as the stock unit?

    I'm under a covered patio, so I have no issue with the elements, but I'm interested in the cap none the less.
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    IMHO it's easier once you use it once or twice.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    edited May 2014
    Ladeback69 said:
    So I take it that the SS Cap can be adjusted for low and slow? Does it work well on that?
    It sure does! All you are doing is turning the cap which exposes the 3 vent openings in a uniform manner. IOW what you see in one is the same opening for the two you can't see or have to strain to see. Low and Slow is just a matter of air intake and air outflow. If you want to go nuke like for a sear or a burn off and you don't want to bother removing the collar of the SmokeWare then just remove the top section which is the dome. It is all pretty simple, but works perfectly! Just keep in mind the dome piece gets really HOT even with a low and slow cook so wear gloves if you try to remove it. OTOH there is no need to remove it! Leave it in place! It replaces the daisy and the ceramic cap! 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Jeffroe189
    Jeffroe189 Posts: 273
    BUY SMOKEWARE CAP NOW!!!! 

    Seriously they are awesome.
    Jeff from Winston-Salem, NC  - LBGE, MiniMax, Blackstone
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,420
    I personally appreciate the steampunk look of the DFMT.
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    MaskedMarvel said:

    I personally appreciate the steampunk look of the DFMT.

    The look is fine until you are in the middle of a brisky, butt or other low and slow and a torrential downpour storm occurs. The SmokeWare is just better suited for areas known for lots of unexpected rain. FWIW

    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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