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Mold in Egg

WarDamnRumrill
WarDamnRumrill Posts: 14
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I yet again have mold throughout my egg. What's the best way to get rid of it prior to a smoke?   Should I crank it up and let it cook out?  Scrub out?  I'm planning on getting the Smoke Ware Chimney as I have heard that helps to eliminate mold in the future. Thoughts?!?!  Thanks to all! 
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Fire it up and burn it out.  500-550 should do the trick.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • feef706
    feef706 Posts: 853
    How long between cooks is this happening? Mine mainly only sees action on the weekends. I keep mine covered with the factory cover, daisy wheel open and haven't had any issues.
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    I don't live in a mold easy environment, but it if you increase your egg use with an occasional hot burn you might reduce your problem. 

    Also, vinegar kills mold spores at the roots. 
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • chrisc133
    chrisc133 Posts: 501
    Happened to me last week. I've been using the Jr so much that I hadn't fired up big brother. 

    I I took the temp to about 550 and then scrubbed it down with a brush. Good to go 
    Augusta, GA
    #BGETEAMGREEN member
    MiniMax, Large, XL BGE
    Featured on Man Fire Food Season 7
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  • WarDamnRumrill
    WarDamnRumrill Posts: 14
    Thanks all. Unfortunately I am traveling a lot for work and have been neglecting my egg!  Lately only getting her going once a month. I live in GA so mold is as common as fried food!  I'll get her up to 600 then scrub it down.  Once I get my new chimney it will allow the grill to breathe and should eliminate the mold issue. Thanks for the input!
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    It will not eliminate mold, but will greatly reduce it.

    I keep my eggs open to breath with the SW cap, but found some mold on my food grate yesterday.  Did a low and slow last, but forgot to open it up for a while to clean off the food.  That is an important step to reducing mold.

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

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  • Theophan
    Theophan Posts: 2,656
    I have smokeware caps, leave both Eggs' vents open, but still have found some mold growing if several weeks go by on at least one occasion.  Air flow definitely helps, but it may not completely prevent it.  A clean burn will get rid of it.  I'd probably go at least 600 for an hour or so.
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  • feef706
    feef706 Posts: 853
    Anyone have a picture of this mold? I live in Florida and sometimes go a few weeks without using but haven't notice any mold growth.
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
    That smokeware cap won't do jack for the mold issue. Don't let the propaganda sway you.  Just open up the bottom and top vents and let air in there. 
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    @Terrebandit ... the trouble with ugly daisy is that it also lets in the rain when it's open.  The SW cap overcomes that problem ... simple fact, not propaganda.   

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

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Never had this issue and mold is as common here as hipsters with PBR. MM stays closed now with Smokeware (before with ceramic cap). LBGE closed up with ceramic cap.  My only guess would be regular usage keeps it at bay. Hope you get to use yours more often. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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