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Damper/ rain + rust, what to do?

Buzilo
Buzilo Posts: 185
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Hey Everyone, so tonight I am making salmon and it's raining lightly. I read that the damper gets rusted if wet. Any suggestions?
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Dry it in the egg on shut down.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Wipe it down with fat or spray with oil when you're done.  Tools are meant to be used. 

    Then put it inside the egg and put the ceramic cap on. It will be fine.
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  • Buzilo
    Buzilo Posts: 185
    What do you guys thing of Stainless Steel Chimney Cap? Should I get it?
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    You've already heard the good answers, so let me suggest an alternative approach.  The best way to avoid rust is to ask for a SmokeWare cap for Christmas.  No rain on the food, no snow on the food, no need for the tender loving care that CI demands.


    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I have two smokeware caps.  I like them.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Buzilo said:
    What do you guys thing of Stainless Steel Chimney Cap? Should I get it?

    I have a SW cap. The reason is I busted my ceramic and got tIred of foiling my daisy wheel on shut down. The real benefit to me is it doesn't flop around when you open the dome. If all you're worried about is a little rust. Relax and save your money. Most of the rain will evaporate off your daisy wheel because it is hot while you're cooking. You can stick it in the egg while it cools down. Oil it if you want not a bad idea at least occasionally. Even if it gets rusty, no harm no foul. Worst case, get it sandblasted at you local body shop for a few bucks and spray with high temp paint.
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  • Buzilo
    Buzilo Posts: 185
    Thanks Everyone

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831

    Jeepster47 said:
    You've already heard the good answers, so let me suggest an alternative approach.  The best way to avoid rust is to ask for a SmokeWare cap for Christmas.  No rain on the food, no snow on the food, no need for the tender loving care that CI demands.

    Wait. What's wrong with snow on the food?
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    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    Hmmm ... looks like the fire went out!!!

    Thanks for the smile.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Yep +1 on the Smokeware.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Buzilo
    Buzilo Posts: 185
    LOL, great picture Carolina!
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  • bboulier
    bboulier Posts: 558
    Never had a problem.  I put the metal cap on the grill after a cook and close down with the ceramic topic.  I assume the remaining heat dries the metal cap. 
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  • Mikee
    Mikee Posts: 897
    A seasoned damper will not rust; just like a seasoned cast iron pan. Once that protective barrier is there you are good to go.
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    Oh Michael, I misunderstand ... it's not that the fire went out ... you're cold smoking ... yes?

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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