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MiniMax mold issue?

johnnyp
johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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I’m well aware that some mold growth is normal if an egg stays dormant for too long.

that being said, my MiniMax seems to be moldy every time I open it recently.  Granted, I’ve been cooking less than my previous normal.

What gives? Is this a known issue with the MM? My XL has never had a mold issue, certainly not a consistent one. 
XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,299
    Try loosening the bands and reseating the dome. My XL used to get mold pretty frequently at our old house. The medium sitting next to it never got mold. When I reassembled the XL at our new place, the amount and frequency of the mold had been drastically reduced even though I rarely fire up the XL these days. 
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    After it’s cooled down from the last cook, open up the lower intake and top vent all the way. The air flow will limit mold formation. 

    Also, one never admits to finding mold in their egg(s). Because the number one reason is not cooking enough !! :smiley:

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    You have a defective MM! Private message me your address and I will come take it away for ya. Oh and try what the others have said first along with use it more.

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    caliking said:
    Also, one never admits to finding mold in their egg(s). Because the number one reason is not cooking enough !! 
    I haven’t been cooking on it enough.  Ha! 

    Been busy with other “things”.

    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Jupiter Jim said:
    You have a defective MM! Private message me your address and I will come take it away for ya. Oh and try what the others have said first along with use it more.
    It’s 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC.

    Ask for Big Donny when you arrive for pickup 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Awesome pic of the two of you... 
    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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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    Well you have good reason to be not using the MM so I'm just going to sit back and watch the wonders of life with your little Man. You and the little one are sooooooo cute well the little one is!!!!! :)

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    Great pic. That's the way I did it with my little ones. "But honey I can't cut the grass now the baby is asleep". Good way to work you own nap in there. Congrats.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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