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Epic Fail......pizza stone breakage

northGAcock
northGAcock Posts: 15,173
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Was placing my pie on the heated stone and it basically shattered. It was an indirect PS legs down....raised stone. Possible causes? 

What at a mess. Cooked quickly moved to clean burn.
Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    Probably not a stone designed for open flame. What brand was it?
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Scottborasjr said:
    Probably not a stone designed for open flame. What brand was it?
    It was BGE purchased back in April. Not as pissed about replacing it.......was looking forward to the pie.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
    Probably a defect in the ceramics. Those BGE stones are plenty thick. Seen that happen with the cheaper 1/2 inch stones. 
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    I found this link in a thread on this forum; don't have one myself. http://www.californiapizzastones.com
    sorry about the pie.
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    How was my comment off topic?  Anyway I agree with @Terrebandit. If you know your dealer or still have the receipt I believe the stones are warrantied a year. 
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,313
    I bought a pizza stone at world market. I have used the heck out of that thing. I don't get above 500F, and it was comparatively inexpensive to the other stones. Maybe I am lucky so far, and won't be too bummed if it breaks, but, it works, really well. Cooked maybe around 50 so far. 
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Sorry to see that brother!  As stated it was defective or not meant for the egg.  Get a true, quality ceramic stone and egg on!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • A5firearms
    A5firearms Posts: 163
    Did it explode or just crack and fall apart into the egg? Do you wash it with water? Could it have had water in it?
    Lake Keowee, SC
    XLarge, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Custom Table, KAB, Woo2, Guru DigiQ DX2,
    Family of 5 Meat Eaters
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  • HoustonEgger
    HoustonEgger Posts: 616
    Sorry about the lost pie!
    Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
    I work in the 'que business now (since 2017)

    6 Eggs: (1) XL, (2) Large, (1) Small, (1) Minimax & (1) Mini - Egging since 2007
    Also recently gained: (1) Gas Thing (came with the house), (1) 36" Blackstone Griddle & (1) Pitts & Spitts Pellet Smoker
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    A5firearms said:
    Did it explode or just crack and fall apart into the egg? Do you wash it with water? Could it have had water in it?
    As I pulled the peel from under the pizza, it just broke apart. The stone has never been in my house. After cook and cool down, it goes straight on the shelf in the garage. Never washed it or had it exposed to rain, or wash.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Never saw a BGE stone do that! Mine has been to 900° several times with no problem.

    Consider a piece of 1/4" A36 steel plate. From a steel yard, it could cost as little as $12-15. Will never break! Mine works great in my oven. :)

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    edited August 2015
    Scottborasjr said:
    How was my comment off topic?  Anyway I agree with @Terrebandit. If you know your dealer or still have the receipt I believe the stones are warrantied a year. 
    @Scottborasjr not sure about your off topic comment. If it was directed at my post.....I assure you I did not intend any ill will your way. I was angary at the cook. My sincere appologies if that came off harsh or you felt it was directed at you. I appreciate your responding with assistance.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,313
    Carolina Q said:
    Never saw a BGE stone do that! Mine has been to 900° several times with no problem.

    Consider a piece of 1/4" A36 steel plate. From a steel yard, it could cost as little as $12-15. Will never break! Mine works great in my oven. :)
    This.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    edited August 2015
    Carolina Q said:
    Never saw a BGE stone do that! Mine has been to 900° several times with no problem.

    Consider a piece of 1/4" A36 steel plate. From a steel yard, it could cost as little as $12-15. Will never break! Mine works great in my oven. :)
    Thanks @Carolina Q ..and @rrp i was rolling aroud 600 and the stone had been in for about 30 min....I.e heated. My dough was oo. The only thing I can think of was maybe there was a tear in the dough and maybe tomatoes or sauce hit it......and some adverse reaction occured. Remains a mystery. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    You fat fingered the offtopic. Happens a lot! Just go back and click again and it goes away. Sucks about the stone. 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    theyolksonyou said:
    You fat fingered the offtopic. Happens a lot! Just go back and click again and it goes away. Sucks about the stone. 
    Yep....that is what I did. Thanks for the catch. Its been that kind of day. Earlier I prepaid for gas and then walked out the store and drove away.  Luckily when I returned they hooked me up. I should just head up to bed.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,479
    northGAcock said:
    Thanks @Carolina Q ..and @rrp

    Not sure I deserve any thanks as I didn't even comment on this thread! I get blamed for enough when I do comment, but maybe I better start wearing my tinfoil hat just in case!  =)
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • BIll-W221
    BIll-W221 Posts: 279
    Probably best to support the next stone with a grate. Sorry about the pie :(
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    RRP said:
    northGAcock said:
    Thanks @Carolina Q ..and @rrp

    Not sure I deserve any thanks as I didn't even comment on this thread! I get blamed for enough when I do comment, but maybe I better start wearing my tinfoil hat just in case!  =)
    It just continues......should have refernced @YukonRon. Lol..... I'm done for the night!
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    @northGAcock No worries man, sorry about the pizza stone. 
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    Likely a hairline crack or two from one rough handling some time in the past.  You can't see them and they only cause problems when you go to use it...

    Is that covered by a warranty?
    LBGE/Maryland
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