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Stainless steel topper

saucedupbbq
saucedupbbq Posts: 8
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is there a difference between the cast iron cap versus the stainless steel cap? 
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    If your talking about the 'Smokeware' version ... they both do the exact same job, control the temp. So, no.
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • spearfish25
    spearfish25 Posts: 1
    Love my smokeware chimney. Bon rain gets in, closing it completely will kill a fire without changing for a rain cap, and there seems to be more adjustment. 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    @SoCalTim doesn't need to worry about rain... I like mine for when it is raining, but other than that I still use the cast iron.
    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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  • Theophan
    Theophan Posts: 2,656
    I think there's a HUGE difference.  I just bought Smokeware caps for my two Eggs (Medium and Large), and (1) I don't have to worry about rain going in the daisy wheel openings during a cook, (2) I can leave them open 24/7 so air can flow through the eggs and avoid the mold problem I've had if I didn't use them for a while, and (3) they don't rust, and I've had huge rust issues with the daisy wheels.  I think the Big Green Egg company should buy Smokeware and make their caps the default.

    Theo
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    SoCalTim said:
    If your talking about the 'Smokeware' version ... they both do the exact same job, control the temp. So, no.
    Not quite, the SS cap provides rain protection. Sorry to pile on  =)
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I find the rain keeps the food moist.
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    I love lamp..
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    @Eggcelsior .. I have no idea what rain is, we're right smack dab in the middle of a severe drought here in California. 
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • Nanook
    Nanook Posts: 846
    With the smokeware cap, you can open and close the lid without worrying if it moved, unlike the daisy wheel. 
    GWN
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    @nanook if you position the Daisy wheel like a pendulum it doesn't move. Ever.
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • Nanook
    Nanook Posts: 846
    @SoCalTim. I have Smokeware caps on both Eggs. Problem solved. 
    GWN
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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
    I love ;it on my Large.
    Just hope they come out with one that will fit my Kamado Joe, Jr.
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • Outdoorsman66
    Outdoorsman66 Posts: 58
    Just looked up this topic. I have had my Egg for a year now using the Smokeware SS top. On my most recent slow cook of a pork shoulder I decided to use the BGE Daisy wheel. Not sure but it seems to me that it holds the temperature more steady than the SS topper. Anyone else notice this?
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    At my brother's cooking a brisket. He has KJ classic and a Mini BGE.
    But no Smokeware cap yet.lol

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Outdoorsman66 said:
    Just looked up this topic. I have had my Egg for a year now using the Smokeware SS top. On my most recent slow cook of a pork shoulder I decided to use the BGE Daisy wheel. Not sure but it seems to me that it holds the temperature more steady than the SS topper. Anyone else notice this?
    I think the Smokeware cap might be a little more prone to wind affecting the temp.
    Besides that I no issues holding temps with mine.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Outdoorsman66
    Outdoorsman66 Posts: 58
    Photo Egg said:
    Outdoorsman66 said:
    Just looked up this topic. I have had my Egg for a year now using the Smokeware SS top. On my most recent slow cook of a pork shoulder I decided to use the BGE Daisy wheel. Not sure but it seems to me that it holds the temperature more steady than the SS topper. Anyone else notice this?
    I think the Smokeware cap might be a little more prone to wind affecting the temp.
    Besides that I no issues holding temps with mine.
    Wind. Interesting. I'll have to pay more attention to that and see. I could still swear the daisy wheel is holding a more consistent temp. Watching it now as I write.

    Hey also another question here. How do I save a thread so that I get notified that a response came in? 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Outdoorsman66 said:
    Photo Egg said:
    Outdoorsman66 said:
    Just looked up this topic. I have had my Egg for a year now using the Smokeware SS top. On my most recent slow cook of a pork shoulder I decided to use the BGE Daisy wheel. Not sure but it seems to me that it holds the temperature more steady than the SS topper. Anyone else notice this?
    I think the Smokeware cap might be a little more prone to wind affecting the temp.
    Besides that I no issues holding temps with mine.
    Wind. Interesting. I'll have to pay more attention to that and see. I could still swear the daisy wheel is holding a more consistent temp. Watching it now as I write.

    Hey also another question here. How do I save a thread so that I get notified that a response came in? 
    go to the discussion list page and highlight (click on ) the star.
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  • Outdoorsman66
    Outdoorsman66 Posts: 58
    edited December 2016
    edit: it did email me a notification. Thanks
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Outdoorsman66 said:
    edit: it did email me a notification. Thanks
    If someone quotes you you will get an email. If you started the topik it will email you. As stated above, use the star, it will notify you of anyone adding to the post.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    Love my smokewear cap. Got mine before they laser etched their logo onto them, and just found a nearby place that will laser etch anything that's metal!!!!

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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