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New to BGE/Dumb question
I just got an XL and come from webers and pellet grills. I love it so far. The question I have is I got the cover for it and there is a small Velcro flap on the back. Not sure what the purpose of it is? On the website it says: Velcro tab closure for added protection. Anyone know what this is for?
Thanks!
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Welcome aboard @sprint410. Congrats on the XL.
I've never had a cover so can't help you, but someone will be along to answer.
Get that thing dirty and post some pics.
Phoenix -
the velcro is to hang it in the garage or shed and never use it again never had one, does it cinch it up tighter?
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Welcome to the nut house!
I bought a cover early on. I think I used it twice. Can't put it on when the egg's still hot and by the time it cools off, I'm in bed. Return it for a refund, IMO.I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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I thought maybe it was to cinch it down, but the Velcro is on the inside. No big deal, I was just standing there looking at it like what is this for.
I have already experienced the wait times for it to cool down and I think your right on ditching the cover.
Thanks!
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sprint410 said:
I just got an XL and come from webers and pellet grills. I love it so far. The question I have is I got the cover for it and there is a small Velcro flap on the back. Not sure what the purpose of it is? On the website it says: Velcro tab closure for added protection. Anyone know what this is for?
Thanks!
It has the velcro strap to tighten it under the egg. I use it as much as I can if nothing else to keep the bird Cr@p and Pollen off the egg. Always like to start a cook in the summer w/ the egg already at ~150 from being under a black cover.XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q2000, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.
Not quite in Austin, TX City Limits
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. Above all, have fun.
Regarding your question-no clue.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. -
I cover mine. Protects the hinges and springs and such from the elements. I buy gas grill covers from Costco (really like them, durable). I put two XLs under one cover, but you could cozy up your kettle or another grill next to the XL to do the same. I think the BGE covers are too expensive. I pulled a live cam pic from the backyard to illustrate:
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Sprint,
you really are a newbie if you think that’s a dumb question.
Stick around...you’ll see.Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
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I have a cover, have used it a couple times, last time was for Hurricane Irma, I keep the XLBGE in a covered portico so there is really no reason to cover it. No idea about how the strap is used.Tampa Bay, Florida
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Welcome to the Cult! Covers are for the Bed!
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
Okeechobee FL. Winter
West Jefferson NC Summer
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Welcome aboard. I don't use a cover. Be careful when you remove the cover, if the DFMT or ceramic cap is loose it could get dragged off and shatter!canuckland
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maybe your cover is on inside out?They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin
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If you have a question ask it here. The BGE company guys are not as good as this forum and for other ides ask TOM at CGSI XL and 1 Weber Kettle And 1 Weber Q220 Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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I keep mine covered and clean. Welcome aboard.
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It’ll be fine with or without a cover.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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I used to cover, but got old and lazy and haven't covered in several years.
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Canugghead said:Welcome aboard. I don't use a cover. Be careful when you remove the cover, if the DFMT or ceramic cap is loose it could get dragged off and shatter!
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Welcome!!Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
Floyd Va -
I have used it to Velcro the cover around a leg so it won’t blow off. (Yes, I have had the cover blow off before.) Not sure if that is what it’s designed for, but it works to keep the cover on in a storm.
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