Welcome to the EGGhead Forum - a great place to visit and packed with tips and EGGspert advice! You can also join the conversation and get more information and amazing kamado recipes by following Big Green Egg to Experience our World of Flavor™ at:
Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Pinterest  |  Youtube  |  Vimeo
Share your photos by tagging us and using the hashtag #BigGreenEgg.

Want to see how the EGG is made? Click to Watch

Rehab a used egg or buy a new one?

allanmac00
allanmac00 Posts: 1
in EggHead Forum
A few years ago I inherited a medium egg. After using it for a few years now, I am hooked! The trouble is some of the parts are starting to fall apart. The actual egg itself seems like it's still in good shape. However the firebox and fire grate have since broken beyond repair, and I also need a new gasket and thermometer. It's basically non-functioning in its current state. 

All told, this looks to be upwards of a $250 investment in replacement parts, which isn't too bad for an egg that was gifted to me. My concern though is will I be throwing good money after bad if the other components start to go without warranty protection. If the egg itself cracks, then I've thrown that $250 away. 

Should I consider just ponying up the grand or so for a new one with a lifetime warranty, or roll the dice that this one will keep on with a few new parts? Has anyone experienced breaks in the egg itself? 
Philly Burbs
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • BugFreak72
    BugFreak72 Posts: 246
    Like you I was gifted my medium and I've had a couple internals break. I opted for replacing them because the medium served me well and years later the pieces I bought are still fine. Even after replacement costs it was cheaper than a new egg. 

    That being said I would buy a large to go along with it if I had the means.  The medium limits my cooks more than I like and the large would fix that while leaving my medium for smaller cooks or sides. If that value is there for you would depend on your cook size though. 
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Woodchunk
    Woodchunk Posts: 911
    edited February 2019
    For 250 I would fix it up
    new firebox comes with the warrenty
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • TexasisBestest
    TexasisBestest Posts: 122
    I would fix and save for an XL. The difference from a large is substantial and frankly now that I have a LG and an XL I would prefer a MD for faster cooks like steaks and burgers vs the large.  The XL does ALL my low and slow these days. 
    Dallas Texas.
    2 x XLBGE 1 x LBGE.
    Tech:  EggGenius and Thermoworks Smoke w Gateway
    Lump: Rockwood/Fogo
    Wood: Cherry, Apple, PostOak, Pecan
    Meat: Costco, Deep Cuts
    Rubs: Meat Church, HardcoreCarnivore, John Henry's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    edited February 2019
    Add your location to your signature line.
    There may be locals in your area that could help you out.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • littlerascal56
    littlerascal56 Posts: 2,110
    That’s a tough decision. I had a large, but sold it and got the XL from a local dealer so he could handle any warranty issues for many years. More of a “piece of mind” thing!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Categories