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Smokeware Gaskets

Ozzie_Isaac
Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,916
edited July 2017 in EggHead Forum
Last year SW sent me a set of nomex gaskets to try out.  I had been putting off installing them because I was stressing about removing my old gasket and the mess it would make.

Well, today I decided to make the swap.  Wish I had done it sooner now.  My old gasket was crispy and totally done for.  I used a plastic scraper and a razor blade.  5 minutes and both top and bottom were off.  I used a scotch pad and IPA to clean the surface and then installed the gasket.  Could not have been easier.  Total install time was 10 minutes for both top and bottom.

Now to see how long they last.


I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    But why?
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Last year SW sent me a set of nomex gaskets to try out.  I had been putting off installing them because I was stressing about removing my old gasket and the mess it would make.

    Well, today I decided to make the swap.  Wish I had done it sooner now.  My old gasket was crispy and totally done for.  I used a plastic scraper and a razor blade.  5 minutes and both top and bottom were off.  I used a scotch pad and IPA to clean the surface and then installed the gasket.  Could not have been easier.  Total install time was 10 minutes for both top and bottom.

    Now to see how long they last.


    Yeah, not as big a PITA as most think. I just did mine after 12+ years. Similar to you steel putty knife and old chisel. Rubbed clean with mineral spirits and let dry. Better than new as the nomex is way better than the original ones. 

    Whats with the new guts? Looks like a near virgin. 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,916
    pgprescott said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Last year SW sent me a set of nomex gaskets to try out.  I had been putting off installing them because I was stressing about removing my old gasket and the mess it would make.

    Well, today I decided to make the swap.  Wish I had done it sooner now.  My old gasket was crispy and totally done for.  I used a plastic scraper and a razor blade.  5 minutes and both top and bottom were off.  I used a scotch pad and IPA to clean the surface and then installed the gasket.  Could not have been easier.  Total install time was 10 minutes for both top and bottom.

    Now to see how long they last.


    Yeah, not as big a PITA as most think. I just did mine after 12+ years. Similar to you steel putty knife and old chisel. Rubbed clean with mineral spirits and let dry. Better than new as the nomex is way better than the original ones. 

    Whats with the new guts? Looks like a near virgin. 
    Clean burn (on accident).  Searing tri-tip and got caught jawing while egg was coming up to temp.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Last year SW sent me a set of nomex gaskets to try out.  I had been putting off installing them because I was stressing about removing my old gasket and the mess it would make.

    Well, today I decided to make the swap.  Wish I had done it sooner now.  My old gasket was crispy and totally done for.  I used a plastic scraper and a razor blade.  5 minutes and both top and bottom were off.  I used a scotch pad and IPA to clean the surface and then installed the gasket.  Could not have been easier.  Total install time was 10 minutes for both top and bottom.

    Now to see how long they last.


    Why did you use beer to clean the surface?
    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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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,916
    edited July 2017
    DMW said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Last year SW sent me a set of nomex gaskets to try out.  I had been putting off installing them because I was stressing about removing my old gasket and the mess it would make.

    Well, today I decided to make the swap.  Wish I had done it sooner now.  My old gasket was crispy and totally done for.  I used a plastic scraper and a razor blade.  5 minutes and both top and bottom were off.  I used a scotch pad and IPA to clean the surface and then installed the gasket.  Could not have been easier.  Total install time was 10 minutes for both top and bottom.

    Now to see how long they last.


    Why did you use beer to clean the surface?
    Flavores the ceramics just like a like, plus the only decent use for IPAs. ;)

    Actually, the blind you alchohol.  Isopropyl alcohol.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    Haha, Ozzie I did that last Saturday night for the first time (miraculously) Came out Sunday and opened the lid and said, "well hell look at that. Someone stole my Egg guts and replaced them with brand new ones"

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

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    And cue Rutland commentary in 3,2,
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Neil Gunn
    Neil Gunn Posts: 93
    What adhesive is used on the SW nomex gaskets?
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,916
    Neil Gunn said:
    What adhesive is used on the SW nomex gaskets?
    No idea.  Its part of the backing.  Made installation super simple.  No mess.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Lwoodie
    Lwoodie Posts: 9
    How do you know when you need to replace the gasket?  I suppose after 15 years it wouldn't be a bad idea, but never really gave it much thought.  Thanks
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Lwoodie said:
    How do you know when you need to replace the gasket?  I suppose after 15 years it wouldn't be a bad idea, but never really gave it much thought.  Thanks
    Does smoke leak out around the gasket? If not, then you may be good for another 15 years (or months - hard to say). 
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,916
    Lwoodie said:
    How do you know when you need to replace the gasket?  I suppose after 15 years it wouldn't be a bad idea, but never really gave it much thought.  Thanks
    My BGE gasket was hard as a rock and actually started to peel off.  A few run-away nukes finished it off.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,309
    If your gasket looks like this, then it's time to replace. 



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