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smokingal
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During my last cook, I discovered some liquid dripping out the bottom of my LBGE. I found a nice hairline crack running from the front straight through the center, which splintered off into yet another crack. That along with receiving some bad Wagyu short ribs for what should have been a good Labor Day cook, I was thinking that these past few weeks have not been "fun in the sun". A local dealer put in a warranty request last Thursday and I was expecting at least a 2 month wait based on what other forum members have mentioned. Got an email today that my base is in. Now to figure out how to get it home and assembled.
It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com
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This is fake news, only XL bases crack.
Glad you got yours that quick. I am waiting on my L base warranty claim now for 2 months. Dealer is telling me another 2 weeks as of yesterday. -
cookingdude555 said:This is fake news, only XL bases crack.
Glad you got yours that quick. I am waiting on my L base warranty claim now for 2 months. Dealer is telling me another 2 weeks as of yesterday.It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com -
You are probably right. And your point about extra eggs is spot on. The L has been parked for two months while I wait, but the medium has picked up the slack.
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cookingdude555 said:You are probably right. And your point about extra eggs is spot on. The L has been parked for two months while I wait, but the medium has picked up the slack.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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I've had 3 cracked XL bases - just replaced one this week actually. The last crack was there for months and never got any worse. I don't know if the base would ever fall apart, but obviously not worth the risk when you have a lifetime warranty.Milton, GA
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RRP said:cookingdude555 said:You are probably right. And your point about extra eggs is spot on. The L has been parked for two months while I wait, but the medium has picked up the slack.
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Being local helps you can always just run by headquarters and get anything that day.
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Anyone know how much the base weighs?It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com -
Just replaced my second cracked base today on my LBGE, and my first cracked base on my MM - I've owned both these for less than 18 months. I like my eggs, but if I wasn't so heavily invested at them and could start over, I'd be looking in to another manufacturer or another grill design all together.
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derka123 said:Just replaced my second cracked base today on my LBGE, and my first cracked base on my MM - I've owned both these for less than 18 months. I like my eggs, but if I wasn't so heavily invested at them and could start over, I'd be looking in to another manufacturer or another grill design all together.
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After my clean burn today I noticed my fire ring was cracked all the way through but the base looked fine. Atleast on the inside. Its in a table stand in a wooden table so its a little hard to see the underside.
My dealer is already on this.Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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unoriginalusername said:derka123 said:Just replaced my second cracked base today on my LBGE, and my first cracked base on my MM - I've owned both these for less than 18 months. I like my eggs, but if I wasn't so heavily invested at them and could start over, I'd be looking in to another manufacturer or another grill design all together.
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unoriginalusername said:derka123 said:Just replaced my second cracked base today on my LBGE, and my first cracked base on my MM - I've owned both these for less than 18 months. I like my eggs, but if I wasn't so heavily invested at them and could start over, I'd be looking in to another manufacturer or another grill design all together.OEM nest and OEM MM carrier
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SaintJohnsEgger said:After my clean burn today I noticed my fire ring was cracked all the way through but the base looked fine. Atleast on the inside. Its in a table stand in a wooden table so its a little hard to see the underside.
My dealer is already on this.It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com -
Have run my XL hard for 3 years...hi temp cooks and cleanings...trying to make it fail or crack. No problems yet. But my custom nest does allow good airflow!
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My dealer is only 1 mile from the house, and has good stock. I will run my XL hard for many years, knowing it’s under warranty as long as I own it! Going to get the “goodie” out of this purchase!
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smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:After my clean burn today I noticed my fire ring was cracked all the way through but the base looked fine. Atleast on the inside. Its in a table stand in a wooden table so its a little hard to see the underside.
My dealer is already on this.
Question: are you "Smoking Al" or "Smokin Gal?Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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SaintJohnsEgger said:smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:After my clean burn today I noticed my fire ring was cracked all the way through but the base looked fine. Atleast on the inside. Its in a table stand in a wooden table so its a little hard to see the underside.
My dealer is already on this.
Question: are you "Smoking Al" or "Smokin Gal?It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com -
smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:After my clean burn today I noticed my fire ring was cracked all the way through but the base looked fine. Atleast on the inside. Its in a table stand in a wooden table so its a little hard to see the underside.
My dealer is already on this.
Question: are you "Smoking Al" or "Smokin Gal?
If I just missed it then that is further proof tat I shouldn't have been up that early in the morning.Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group -
SaintJohnsEgger said:smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:After my clean burn today I noticed my fire ring was cracked all the way through but the base looked fine. Atleast on the inside. Its in a table stand in a wooden table so its a little hard to see the underside.
My dealer is already on this.
Question: are you "Smoking Al" or "Smokin Gal?
If I just missed it then that is further proof tat I shouldn't have been up that early in the morning.It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com -
I think this thread put action into my dealers mind (I didn't call them or anything). They are awesome and called me today to let me know BGE was taking too long. They opened an egg from existing stock and gave me the base, box, and firering. Looks like I am refreshing my old large tonight.
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smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:smokingal said:SaintJohnsEgger said:After my clean burn today I noticed my fire ring was cracked all the way through but the base looked fine. Atleast on the inside. Its in a table stand in a wooden table so its a little hard to see the underside.
My dealer is already on this.
Question: are you "Smoking Al" or "Smokin Gal?
If I just missed it then that is further proof tat I shouldn't have been up that early in the morning.Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group
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