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My BGE cover turns into a parachute when its windy...how do you secure it?
elef3u
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I have a BGE cover on my XL egg, which is just on a nest (no wings, no table). It's very windy today and the cover's acting like a parachute and wants to fly off the egg. Even tightening the cord doesn't do enough...am I missing some method of securing it?
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Some weights from the fishing section of a sporting goods store? Perhaps a long rope around it? Just a couple of guesses?Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
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Look around a sporting goods store that has camping equipment and you should be able to find a non-damaging "grabber" that grips tents and tarps. They have a grommet in them that then would allow you to hook on a bungie cord. 2 grabbers and 1 bungie cord should be enough for you!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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Or another permanent solution is to buy in inexpensive grommet maker. It is a simple tool and comes with metal male and female grommet halves. Just a hammer and a Exact-O knife and you're in businesses!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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RRP said:Or another permanent solution is to buy in inexpensive grommet maker. It is a simple tool and comes with metal male and female grommet halves. Just a hammer and a Exact-O knife and you're in businesses!
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elef3u said:RRP said:Or another permanent solution is to buy in inexpensive grommet maker. It is a simple tool and comes with metal male and female grommet halves. Just a hammer and a Exact-O knife and you're in businesses!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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I have one for my large... In 4 years I've used it once. Best way to keep it from blowing awayMSV Chill Spot
Chester County, PA
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Use the Egg daily and toss the cover in the trash...
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Put it in the garage
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Ron nailed it. Punch in about 4 grommets and lash to the nest.
Or or clip it to a sandbag that can double as a weight to chock down the wheels.LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014
Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies! #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!
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Dobie said:Just leave it off, its not needed.
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Put a knot in the cord and use the plastic clip to secure it to the nest. Pass the knot around the leg, then between the two cords, tighten the clip down to lock it in place.
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The BGE covers I have owned have seemed oversized for the Egg size they are designed to cover. We’re into buy another, I may consider trying a size down and see if that works.
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Metzler said:Put a knot in the cord and use the plastic clip to secure it to the nest. Pass the knot around the leg, then between the two cords, tighten the clip down to lock it in place.
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small ratchet strap around the waist. Quick easy and tightens enuff to take the wind out.Columbus, Ohio
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I don’t bother. Squirrels chewed my first cover up. The second one fell apart. I gave up.Michiana, South of the border.
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