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"Super Bummer" for me today.

Sea2Ski
Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
in EggHead Forum
Putting a bird on the egg, I saw the following.

Front


Bottom from front



Bottom from back



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Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
....just look for the smoke!
Large and MiniMax
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Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • MJG
    MJG Posts: 616
    That's rough. I guess you'll soon figure out how good your dealer is with warranty claims. The good news is that this will not prevent you from enjoying a couple libations today. 
    Large Big Green Egg in a nest. North Shore of Boston.
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    Just had my second base installed... Take pics, contact Bruce and all will be well. Make sure and call, email response is a little slow
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
    Noticed mine is cracked too. I'm just gonna wait until spring to replace. 
    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    I cracked the base on my large many years ago. I let a fire get away from me that was so hot it caught the wood underneath the base on fire. 
    The crack developed at a defect in the casting.

    My dealer got the base replaced under warranty and even the freight was no charge.

    A good dealer makes all the difference.
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    edited February 2016
    Thanks guys. Glad to see you back @hapster
    I will do what I can tomorrow I guess. 
    At least the bird got cooked okay. 


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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    @Sea2Ski
    good looking bird
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
    Noticed last week my base has a crack half way..
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Think of it as you are getting a new egg.....
    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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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    The cooks can go on, I cooked with a cracked base for some time. Until you get the replacement.
    Seattle, WA
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    Thanks for the support everyone.  I am sure BGE is going to take care of me, but the hassle of everything... Ugh...   Could be worse though, huh??  
    --------------------------------------------------
    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,738
    Sea2Ski said:
    Thanks for the support everyone.  I am sure BGE is going to take care of me, but the hassle of everything... Ugh...   Could be worse though, huh??  
    I can assure you... it could be much worse!  
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    Yes, I know.  I was so sorry to see what happened to your rig @Thatgrimguy They are taken care of it for you though. As stated in that other thread, no one hurt that is what matters!  
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Sea2Ski said:
    Thanks for the support everyone.  I am sure BGE is going to take care of me, but the hassle of everything... Ugh...   Could be worse though, huh??  


    It may take a bit longer to cool down if you cook with a cracked base. At least that's what my experience was and what clued me in to look for a crack. Other than that, its still usable. I would be careful if doing high temp cooks on a wooden deck or other surface that can catch fire.

    Should not be much of a hassle to make your warranty claim, if you have a solid dealer. I took some pics, and made 1 phone call to the dealer. Went in that afternoon, showed pics and receipt from my phone, and I was done.

    All of my BGE receipts are scanned to my dropbox folder, so I know exactly where they are at all times. The same cannot be said for all the other sh!t I'm supposed to keep track of though :)


    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Bummer on the egg. Glad you got you receipts. Hope you get it fixed soon.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Party Foul on the cracked base. Nice recovery on the yard bird! :plus_one: 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Awesome good regardless of the bummer news.  It was an up and down weekend for me too.  Picked up a new small Friday.  Fired it up Saturday to cook on.  Cleaned out my large to get ready for a brisket and notice the firebox was cracked on it.  Luckily it's only half way around at the moment.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    @saluki2007 ... you're in good company my friend.  I've got a connect the dots (vent holes) crack going around the firebox on one of my larges too.

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

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Jeepster47 said:
    @saluki2007 ... you're in good company my friend.  I've got a connect the dots (vent holes) crack going around the firebox on one of my larges too.
    @Jeepster47 That's exactly what mine is doing.  Went ahead and took some pictures while I had it out.  Not sure if I can turn this in for warranty yet or if I need to wait until it goes all the way around.


    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    @saluki2007 ... Since Jim's on vacation this month, you might talk to Bruce at BGE ... at least get a new one scheduled to come in the next shipment.

    See, that's why one should not clean their eggs ... it only leads to problems.

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

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Jeepster47 said:
    @saluki2007 ... Since Jim's on vacation this month, you might talk to Bruce at BGE ... at least get a new one scheduled to come in the next shipment.

    See, that's why one should not clean their eggs ... it only leads to problems.
    @Jeepster47 where have I heard the before....?
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    @theyolksonyou ... I think ObeWanYolk told me that!

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

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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    Update: 
    Called my dealer Monday morning, sent pictures Monday late afternoon, and got the call at 8:20 this morning my base is in.  Whoohooo!! What a quick turn around!!  

    I have the extra Rutland gasket, and the stoves will be going in the house this weekend.  I will pick the base up tonight and put it in the basement to keep it kinda warm. I will light the stove when I get home tomorrow afternoon, strip the original gasket and install the Rutland. It should be fully cured by Sat night for a Sunday V-day cook! 

    Super per impressed with my dealer and BGE!!
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • XLentEGG
    XLentEGG Posts: 436
    Sea2Ski said:
    Putting a bird on the egg, I saw the following.

    Front


    Bottom from front



    Bottom from back



    What is going on !?!? I have a new dome in the box i just picked up yesterday , due to " deglazing ". I see this post while I'm cooking chicken tonight and and just happen to look , and mine  has the same crack in the same place heading the same direction. I don't do clean burns or or go nuclear with the temps. At the most i will let the chips and small pieces burn to ash between bags. I guess I'm about to have a couple of planters very soon.
    More meat please !! :-)
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    Hey @RRP I have a second Rutland gasket from you (thanks again!).
    I want to put it on my new bottom. Any advise on the best way to strip the new gasket off?  I know to pull most off by hand. Now I am left with just the adhesive.
    I was thinking of heating it with a blow dryer, scraping most of it off with a razor, then the paint stripper.
    Know of a better way?  
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    This^^^^ should work fine especially on a brand new never been cooked on base and gasket. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    Thanks @NPHuskerFL I may even hit it with some acetone if needed. I will have to see what it is like after the paint stripper.  I really do not want to, but if it gives me a pure base, I figure I breath in and eat a lot worse things than any residue that might be left. 
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,461
    Sea2Ski said:
    Hey @RRP I have a second Rutland gasket from you (thanks again!).
    I want to put it on my new bottom. Any advise on the best way to strip the new gasket off?  I know to pull most off by hand. Now I am left with just the adhesive.
    I was thinking of heating it with a blow dryer, scraping most of it off with a razor, then the paint stripper.
    Know of a better way?  
    What @NPHuskerFL said!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    Great.  Thank you
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    Against all recommendations I used PVC cleaner to remove the gasket.
    Works great. 
    I know people get concerned about using a chemical to remove the gasket.
    My thoughts are the solvent evaporates during the first burn with the new gasket.
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