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Waterproofing blackstone

ElkhornHusker
ElkhornHusker Posts: 493
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What has anyone used as a waterproof cover for their blackstone?  I was thinking of using a heavy plastic?
Elkhorn, NE
1 large egg
28" Blackstone
Akorn Jr. 
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  • valleyboy
    valleyboy Posts: 22
    55" grill cover on clearance at Walmart fits my 28
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Here I go pimpin my own threat.  I think it's relevant.



    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1184521/ot-blackstone-griddle-hardtop-cover-prep-area-pics


    Phoenix 
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    Blasting's setup is a solid option. 

    Thats what hat I was going to do before I decided to leave it in the garage and just open the doors to vent. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Killit_and_Grillit said:
    Blasting's setup is a solid option. 

    Thats what hat I was going to do before I decided to leave it in the garage and just open the doors to vent. 
    @Killit_and_Grillit, the manual for my 17" BS says...

    "This appliance shall be used only outdoors, and shall not be used in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area." 

    Seems like it ought to be okay with doors open, but I just thought I'd mention it. CO is nasty stuff!

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    I weighed the options and went with using the garage like above.... if we are having a group over it is easy enough to move to the deck outside... but day in day out the garage keeps BS in great shape...
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • Hntnhrd
    Hntnhrd Posts: 713
    I have the Walmart cover also. But it is under a roof on the front deck and the cover mainly keeps of dust and a little blowing rain. Working good so far
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    @Carolina Q I have doors directly across from each other and a fan to blow anything out and it sits right next to door. (Also I have a CO monitor in my garage...not the only thing floating around in there)

    When the weather is nice I push it outside. But if it's raining I roll the dice...

    I appreciate the concern though! 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
    Got this Blackstone branded cover from Walmart.  Works really great!  I put an empty gallon milk jug on the griddle top under the cover to give it some pitch for drainage.

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/36313878

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  • ElkhornHusker
    ElkhornHusker Posts: 493
    stv8r said:
    Got this Blackstone branded cover from Walmart.  Works really great!  I put an empty gallon milk jug on the griddle top under the cover to give it some pitch for drainage.

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/36313878

    I have the cover, but I have read that water will go through it.  
    Elkhorn, NE
    1 large egg
    28" Blackstone
    Akorn Jr. 
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  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
    ElkhornHusker said:
    stv8r said:
    Got this Blackstone branded cover from Walmart.  Works really great!  I put an empty gallon milk jug on the griddle top under the cover to give it some pitch for drainage.

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/36313878

    I have the cover, but I have read that water will go through it.  


    Have the Blackstone against the house under a slight overhang.  So far no problems with water penetration.  6 months or so. 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    stv8r said:

    Have the Blackstone against the house under a slight overhang.  So far no problems with water penetration.  6 months or so. 
    You might want to give that some thought. @Little Steven's fire was caused by a gasser on the deck (not sure exactly how). The eggs were fine. The gasser and the house, not so much. Note "slight overhang". @stv8r


    Little Steven said:
    We had a fire. Took us seven years to settle with the insurance. $155,000 in legals. Please everyone do your best to avoid this.

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    @Carolina Q. I do want to clarify my earlier comment... I chose to store in garage to keep it waterproof and out of weather. I am able to roll it out of the door for cooking. The beauty of cooking on the BS is how quick they are especially when it's just for the two of us. It is easy enough to move to the deck when required for larger group.  Your warning of not cooking in an enclosed area should be considered strongly....
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • Lvnthedrm
    Lvnthedrm Posts: 153
    I like @blasting solution as its more custom but I went with the following that so far has done a good job. Found the table here and I think Amazon also has it.


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  • liquidicem
    liquidicem Posts: 52
    Ordered this one on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFFSNK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    It's supposed to rain pretty good tonight, so it will get a workout.  
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