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WOW my BGE is 8+ yrs old . . you?
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8+ years old and NO SIGN of replacement needed. Pretty amazing investment considering Ohio weather gets freezing/hot, I never cover it, rarely tighten bolts, etc . . . will this continue for eternity? How old is yours?
Columbus, OH
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13 years, based cracked a few years ago and replaced under warranty but going strong. Weather in Atlanta is mild, I do keep it covered mostly for the table. Mini Max is still a baby 3 years old._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
I just turned 40.South of Nashville - BGE XL - Alfresco 42" ALXE - Alfresco Versa Burner - Sunbeam Microwave
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1st large - 3 yearsKJ Jr - 2 years2nd large - 1 yearXL - 3 months~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc
Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers! -
Noticed your name, you a traveling man?gamason said:5 YO and going strong!O-Town, FL -
Xl.....9yrs
L......7yrs
M.....4yrs
No issues on any of them except a band replacement on the large. -
My first medium.....25 yrs old this summer
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L + S 19 years
Med 18 years
Mini 14 yearsRe-gasketing America one yard at a time. -
Large - 5 years
Band Kit x 2
Fire Box
Fire Ring
Cost per cook?
PricelessNew Albany, Ohio -
Mine is made of materials that are 4.5 billion years old.
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Large - 12 years
Small - 9 years
2nd Large (bought used) - 5 years with me, 20+ before that. Still had the hand locking lid setup up ie. no spring assistNW IA
2 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 22.5 WSM, 1 Smokey Joe
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XL is 4 years old. Gets used 2-3 cooks/week.
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Will be 6 years in a month. Only issue is I broke the platesetter, but I've found I dont really need it anyway. Never changed the gaskets either. Use it year round 2-3 times a week.
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My large is 5 years and small is 3.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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My XL is only 4yrs old. What crazy is I found a photo of it the day it arrived, I forgot the Inside didn’t come black.XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2
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Large, will be 8 years old in April. Replaced the firebox under warranty a couple of years ago, but otherwise it's perfect. Gets used 2 or 3 times a week, all year round.Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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Lg - 9 years - 1 cracked base 2-3 years ago.
MM - 3 years old.--------------------------------------------------
Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
....just look for the smoke!
Large and MiniMax
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My large is 5 years old, no warranty claims yet .Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
Floyd Va -
Large - 14
small - 12 (I think - can’t remember exactly)Memphis, TN
LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet -
20 yrs Lge & Sm still sport ceramic fire grates
16 yrs Med
12 yrs Lge
and for a mark on the wall a 3 months shy of a 47 year old Kikuya Hibatchi Pot -
So are you.nolaegghead said:Mine is made of materials that are 4.5 billion years old._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
My med is used, but around 15 years old. Just got the XL for Christmas.Llano, TX - Med and XL BGE’s
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Working on 22 years this November. Replaced a couple of parts along the way under warranty.
Large BGE
Greenville, SC -
LBGE - 9.5 years used 2 to 3 times per week - Cracked firebox and just discovered cracked base. Firebox already replaced and warranty claim filed for base.Charlotte NC - Large Big Green Egg (2009) w/Nest and Handler
Accessories: PSWoo, Woo, Adjustable Rig, Smokeware Cap and Temperature Gauge -
8 years this month . Hinge broke a years back , and fire grate cracked last year . That’s it
1 Large Egg, Blackstone griddle
Belgium...........The Netherlands??
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Chiminea: 25 yrs old (I’ve owned it for 4 months)
Large: 4 years (1 cracked firebox)
Small: 1 year
MM: Brand New (shipping as we speak)Atlanta, GA
LBGE, Mini-Max, Mini, 1995 BGE Chiminea, 22" Blackstone, Weber Genesis E-310. -
Large #1 is 13 years old. I replaced the bands last year. Large #2 is 5 years old.
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Does the chiminea happen to be blue?Kevinboatright said:
Chiminea: 25 yrs old (I’ve owned it for 4 months)
Large: 4 years (1 cracked firebox)
Small: 1 year
MM: Brand New (shipping as we speak)Llano, TX - Med and XL BGE’s
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