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caliking said:

Can I (sincerely) ask what you are hoping to achieve? The Tel-tru therms are very durable and accurate. Easy to recalibrate if they are off. If you’re trying to mount an Ashcroft or something similar, it may be overkill. 

It's just that I have to buy a new firebox, a platesetter, a new grid maybe a new hinge band, eventually a new firering, and a new therm. Plus i have to install a gasket.

Think about that...it's near-as-nevermind a complete refurb. I figure if I replace everything that needs replacing I'm gonna have six bills in it. $25-$30 dollars for a new therm doesn't seem like much to people who have a lot of ready cash to mess around with but I'm on SS and a fixed (and relatively low) income. I can probably afford $35.00 for the therm but it still adds up . And it begs the question--where do I begin? Obviously the firebox...but then what? the hinge band? the plate setter? the grid? the therm? They all seem fairly essential to me.

I was just exploring alternatives....possibilities. It's called "due diligence."

Ron,

Yes! Thank you! I appreciate it.

I must say that there are some very generous people here, you foremost among them.

A tip of the hat.

RRP said:

You are welcome! I was hoping you would take me up on my offer as I already have it boxed, labeled and sitting by the door to ship in the morning!

caliking said:

@DWFII as to the parts you are looking for, don’t spend the $$ for OEM grid and platesetter. Weber grid and a terracotta platter from HD or Lowes will do just fine. 

Thanks,

Yes, I am aware that grids can be had for less than what BGE offers them for. Same with plate setters. being aware of them (and having them bookmarked) is all part of the due diligence I mentioned. I can probably save 50% on the platesetter you don't get the lifetime warranty that BGE offers. Grids are almost beside the point I don't have to have a warranty on a grid.

Do you have a link for a Weber grid that will fit the LBGE?

Of course, it would be foolish of me to purchase a third party firebox if it were available. The BGE warranty is worth the additional expense. In fact, there is a third party firebox on the market but it is not significantly less money and only carries a six month warranty.

Same for the band hinge and the fire ring...probably wise to go with BGE parts.

I might get this all down to four hundred or maybe a bit less thanks to people like @RRP by going third party, but the better part of wisdom says that some parts have to be OEM ...or used, at a pretty good discount.