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Do you cover or no cover?

CheeseheadinAZ
CheeseheadinAZ Posts: 315
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Anyone know if these eggs fade?  I've had mine in the AZ sun for 3 years and don't think it has faded but it could of over time and I'm not realizing it. 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    I don't cover, but then again, I don't care if it fades. I don't think it will, it's not painted, but maybe it would. IDK, IDC. The BGE XL cover I bought when I got my XL is now used to cover my BlackStone pizza oven.
    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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  • CheeseheadinAZ
    CheeseheadinAZ Posts: 315
    I was just curious. I use mine too much to cover on a regular basis. But I am a bit anal and don't want to the green to fade :) Maybe during monsoons I cover. 
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  • Wardster
    Wardster Posts: 1,006
    Mine has sat in the FL sun, uncovered, for 15 years.  Still green as ever.
    Apollo Beach, FL
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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
    I cover in winter. Mine has faded, or maybe it just needs a good cleaning on the outside. Either way, it doesn't look at all like a new one on the showroom floor. 
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    Covers--they help--mold grow, glaze to stick and peel off, something else to worry about and replace, birds nests, melt to hot eggs. Have to let the egg cool off before covering and going to bed, have to take off to cook, covers are for eggs at second homes and people who don't cook very much. 
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • Battleborn
    Battleborn Posts: 3,699
    I cover mine with the shade of a mesquite tree here in Vegas (I move it from under when I cook), but I have only had mine a little over a month. So I will be following. 
    Las Vegas, NV


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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,461
    This subject used to to one of the tamer Friday night debate issues! "Cover or Don't Cover". The color green is NOT paint but is a green glaze fired on at a high temperature. Crazing or minute cracks may occur in any fired ceramic, and if that happens then yes dirt can seep in dulling the once pristine shine. Depending on where you live the climate may be a factor on your metal bands and your table so "some" of us cover to protect our bands and table. If none of that is an issue with you then don't fret.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    I cover mine, zero issues. I don't see a true need to, I just have one that I'm using until it wears out. UV rays broke the nylon down on the handle so it's a bit harder to remove, but it's great in the winter to make it easier to get the egg started when snow is on the ground. The cover keeps the egg and a foot of space around the egg clean.

    I bought mine for my medium, so it's about 4 years old. Covers my large now.
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  • eggnewtoy
    eggnewtoy Posts: 497
    I cover when it snows.  
    BGE Large and MiniMax, Napolean 500.  Obsessed with rotisserie.  


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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    edited June 2016
    I cover mine.  No side effects.  Keeps it clean (pollen, dirt, dust, bugs) and I like that every bit of moisture that falls (rain, snow, freezing rain, morning dew, hail) isn't sitting on the metal and working it's way into the seal.  Plus, I figure if I did have minute cracks, having water get in there to freeze/thaw can't help.

    Also, definitely keeps bugs from finding their way in to build cocoons, webs and whatnot.  I get that on any grill left uncovered, and with the BGE cover, even with the bottom open, I haven't seen any insects on it.

    So, I don't think it's required, but I think the benefits far outweigh the downsides.  Maybe in certain climates, it creates issues. Not here in Maryland, though.
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Cover guy here. 
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,461
    KiterTodd said:


    Also, definitely keeps bugs from finding their way in to build cocoons, webs and whatnot.  I get that on any grill left uncovered, and with the BGE cover, even with the bottom open, I haven't seen any insects on it.

    Happy for you! BUT imagine my surprise when I opened my previously covered, completely closed egg only to be startled with this large Wolf Spider doing laps around my egg! How he/she got in I don't have a clue!

    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    I am far more diligent in the winter to avoid a frozen lid and such. 
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    RRP said:
    KiterTodd said:


    Also, definitely keeps bugs from finding their way in to build cocoons, webs and whatnot.  I get that on any grill left uncovered, and with the BGE cover, even with the bottom open, I haven't seen any insects on it.

    Happy for you! BUT imagine my surprise when I opened my previously covered, completely closed egg only to be startled with this large Wolf Spider doing laps around my egg! How he/she got in I don't have a clue!

    Uffda...
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,461
    Hans61 said:
    RRP said:
    KiterTodd said:


    Also, definitely keeps bugs from finding their way in to build cocoons, webs and whatnot.  I get that on any grill left uncovered, and with the BGE cover, even with the bottom open, I haven't seen any insects on it.

    Happy for you! BUT imagine my surprise when I opened my previously covered, completely closed egg only to be startled with this large Wolf Spider doing laps around my egg! How he/she got in I don't have a clue!

    Uffda...
    naw...actually I used my wife's butterfly net to help him/her to get out rather than to go the squash route!

    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Eggcelsior said:
    I cover mine, zero issues. I don't see a true need to, I just have one that I'm using until it wears out. UV rays broke the nylon down on the handle so it's a bit harder to remove, but it's great in the winter to make it easier to get the egg started when snow is on the ground. The cover keeps the egg and a foot of space around the egg clean.

    I bought mine for my medium, so it's about 4 years old. Covers my large now.
    Never would've picked you out as a condom guy.  I get it.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • BBQBuddy
    BBQBuddy Posts: 275
    My LBGE is about 20 years old.  Still same color green in the Florida sun.  Sometimes I do cover...I think it helps protect the rusting of the band components (bolts) and helps protect the wood handle.  I had one wood handle rot off and egg so old no replacement could be ordered.  I do like covering my Challenger cart.  While we're on the subject, I need a cover for my small cart w/ the MM on it (see profile pic)  Any suggestions??
    2 Large BGE, MiniMax, Miami, FL

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,632
    Eggcelsior said:
    I cover mine, zero issues. I don't see a true need to, I just have one that I'm using until it wears out. UV rays broke the nylon down on the handle so it's a bit harder to remove, but it's great in the winter to make it easier to get the egg started when snow is on the ground. The cover keeps the egg and a foot of space around the egg clean.

    I bought mine for my medium, so it's about 4 years old. Covers my large now.
    @Eggcelsior: Can you please tell me whether this was the MBGE cover that fits over Egg, Neat and Egg Mates? The reason that I ask is that I have this one, but sold my Med and upgraded to a Large. The cover seems big, so I wonder if it will fit over my Large and am curious to know if this is the cover you're using. Thanks!
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,632
    pgprescott said:
    I am far more diligent in the winter to avoid a frozen lid and such. 
    For frozen lids, I just stick a sheet of foil between the dome and base. Works like a charm for me.
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,428
    edited June 2016
    Have a cover.  Never use it.  Anyone want a Large cover?  Like new condition.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • gamason
    gamason Posts: 406
    I know its all in my head, but when I spend the kind of money I  spent to own an egg, I cover it up when not in use. Kind of like my tools, lots of money in them so I keep them covered also. Just how I was raised I guess.

    Snellville,Ga.

    LBGE

    Minimax

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  • hondabbq
    hondabbq Posts: 1,986
    I treat all my stuff diligently. I cover my eggs both large and small and their respective tables. For the minute it takes I don't mind. I left it uncovered one night and it rained. I don't like having water pooled up on my carts or tables.
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  • Tony_T
    Tony_T Posts: 303
    Are all 360° of the base in direct sunlight at some time of the day?  If there's a part of the base that is not, you can compare it to the lid to see if there is any fading.  FWIW, I only cover my Egg when I'm away for more than 2 months.  I also open the bottom vent a crack and keep the lid opened a crack with a twig to prevent mold.
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  • Tony_T
    Tony_T Posts: 303
    kl8ton said:
    Have a cover.  Never use it.  Anyone want a Large cover?  Like new condition.
    Has anyone here considered a "Take a part, leave a part" thread?  I've seen it on other forums (like this: http://www.wranglerforum.com/f282/take-a-part-leave-a-part-192730.html) and it seems to work well (granted, there's not as many Egg parts as there are Jeep parts)
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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    I do, for the same reasons as @hondabbq
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  • tonyled
    tonyled Posts: 536
    no cover here, im ridin dirty
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  • Captain_Paul
    Captain_Paul Posts: 138
    I'm trying to find a large table cover to protect my table and its finish and keep it dry more than to protect the egg. Anybody know where I can find a BGE cover?
    LBGE, Minimax
    Owensboro, Kentucky
    Go Cats!
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    kl8ton said:
    Have a cover.  Never use it.  Anyone want a Large cover?  Like new condition.
        Captain_Paul said:
    I'm trying to find a large table cover to protect my table and its finish and keep it dry more than to protect the egg. Anybody know where I can find a BGE cover?
    Loot at that, problem solved

    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Eggcelsior said:
    I cover mine, zero issues. I don't see a true need to, I just have one that I'm using until it wears out. UV rays broke the nylon down on the handle so it's a bit harder to remove, but it's great in the winter to make it easier to get the egg started when snow is on the ground. The cover keeps the egg and a foot of space around the egg clean.

    I bought mine for my medium, so it's about 4 years old. Covers my large now.
    @Eggcelsior: Can you please tell me whether this was the MBGE cover that fits over Egg, Neat and Egg Mates? The reason that I ask is that I have this one, but sold my Med and upgraded to a Large. The cover seems big, so I wonder if it will fit over my Large and am curious to know if this is the cover you're using. Thanks!
    Yep! The thing is huge and fits over both. It is about 6 inches off of the ground on the large, whereas it touched the ground on the medium.
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    I only cover mine when expecting a multiday storm or hurricane.

    There was a thread over on another forum a few months ago where someone was describing how they (frequently) wash/wax their kamados. To my surprise, quite a few more folks chimed in to say that they too would at least occasionally wash/wax their kamados.

    I've never even washed/waxed my vehicles with the care they mentioned in their post. I can honestly say that I'll never take a chamois to any of my kamados or other grills. :)
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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