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Mini Accessories

MemRubes
MemRubes Posts: 36
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It has been quite a while since I have posted, but I have been watching and gathering tips and tricks for the best Eggsperience. I have recently acquired a BGE Mini that is in good shape but is well used. There is no platesetter, there are some rusted screws for the band, and the band is missing one spring. I am wondering if anybody out there in EggLand have any accessories for the Mini that they are not using and would like to sell. I am specifically looking for the Woo that will fit the Mini. I am also looking for one or 2 springs.
For my large, I have the Adjustable rig, spider, SmokeWare cap and SmoBot. I use them all the time. I am finding that accessories are no longer made for the Mini since most people go with the MiniMax.

I can find an entire band assembly on Ebay, but I thought I would reach out to the community and see what is available. I am not asking for anything for free, just looking to help clean out a closet if need be!
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Can you post a photo?
    You have me a little confused about springs on a Mini.
    Here is a diagram.
    https://biggreenegg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BGE_assembly-instructions_Egg-Band_MN.pdf

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • MemRubes
    MemRubes Posts: 36
    I am at work, so I am trying to get better photos. Here is what I have so far. Now that you post that band assembly instructions, I am wondering if maybe I got a small rather than a Mini. It is rather tall and not squat like the pictures I have seen. I am measuring the grate size to be sure.
    The one that I have, does have springs on the back. It is a similar band to the one on my Large before they were replaced with the newest style.
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    That’s a small egg. I bought a woo from the ceramic grill store for mine. The small band only has one spring. 
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    MemRubes said:
    I am at work, so I am trying to get better photos. Here is what I have so far. Now that you post that band assembly instructions, I am wondering if maybe I got a small rather than a Mini. It is rather tall and not squat like the pictures I have seen. I am measuring the grate size to be sure.
    The one that I have, does have springs on the back. It is a similar band to the one on my Large before they were replaced with the newest style.
    As @cookingdude555 said, defiantly a Small BGE and the band looks incredibly clean. No issues or need to replace. Only 1 spring on the Small.
    Even better deal Small vs Mini.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • MemRubes
    MemRubes Posts: 36
    Wow! This is great news! I apparently got an even better deal than I thought. $225 with the rolling nest. No platesetter. I guess that since this is a small, I can do my shopping on the Ceramic Grill Store. I do notice that when it is closed, it pulls slightly to the left. I had assumed that was b/c of the missing spring, but you have assured me it is not. Thank you!!
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    MemRubes said:
    Wow! This is great news! I apparently got an even better deal than I thought. $225 with the rolling nest. No platesetter. I guess that since this is a small, I can do my shopping on the Ceramic Grill Store. I do notice that when it is closed, it pulls slightly to the left. I had assumed that was b/c of the missing spring, but you have assured me it is not. Thank you!!
    The bands look like they get a little closer to each other on the front from we can see in the picture. Some adjustment may be needed to get that even. This may be why it’s pulling to one side. 
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  • MemRubes
    MemRubes Posts: 36
    Here are a couple of more pictures of the band. Again, thank you for any and all advice!
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    MemRubes said:
    Wow! This is great news! I apparently got an even better deal than I thought. $225 with the rolling nest. No platesetter. I guess that since this is a small, I can do my shopping on the Ceramic Grill Store. I do notice that when it is closed, it pulls slightly to the left. I had assumed that was b/c of the missing spring, but you have assured me it is not. Thank you!!
    Add a couple drops of oil on the moving joints of the band.
    You should be good to go.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • MemRubes
    MemRubes Posts: 36
    Wonderful! Any need to replace the rusted nuts? Or if they ain't broke, don't fix 'em?
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    MemRubes said:
    Wonderful! Any need to replace the rusted nuts? Or if they ain't broke, don't fix 'em?
    Wipe the band and hinge with a lightly oiled rag. Couple drops of oil on the moving hinge spots.
    Spray your main 2 band bolts and let them sit a few hours and then snug them up to make sure they are tight on the base and dome.
    Don't mess with others unless you feel you have to.
    Adding a Woo and a pizza stone as your indirect and you are set...Nice score!
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • sancho65
    sancho65 Posts: 229
    My Small BGE has only one spring, the Mini BGE has no springs. Just a little maintenance and you should be go to go!! Congratulations! 
    XL, Large, 2 Small's and Mini BGE Arlington Texas
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  • JMCXL
    JMCXL Posts: 1,524
    Great newas 
    Northern New Jersey
     XL - Woo2, AR      L (2) - Woo, PS Woo     MM (2) - Woo       MINI

    Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)

    Also, check out my YouTube Page
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    Agree - don’t bother with a platesetter.  Get the CGS woo and stone Combo.  I would get the CGS drip pan while you are at it.  My small BGE is my fovarite grill since getting the CGS stuff. 
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    edited June 2019
    mEGG_My_Day said:
    Agree - don’t bother with a platesetter.  Get the CGS woo and stone Combo.  I would get the CGS drip pan while you are at it.  My small BGE is my fovarite grill since getting the CGS stuff. 
    Disposable aluminum pie pans are great as well for drip pans. Cheap from restaurant supply or Amazon. Great fit on the Small with Woo.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • MemRubes
    MemRubes Posts: 36
    Woo ring with or without handles? What are your thoughts?
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    MemRubes said:
    Woo ring with or without handles? What are your thoughts?
    This is just a judgement call on your side.
    I have 2 w/o handles. I like to use my tongs to spin the cooking grid 180 deg to even out my cook as I'm cooking. Having the handle you would need to spin the entire Woo Ring. But it's also really nice being able to grab the handles and lift out the entire Rig to add lump or what ever.
    Also, ask Tom to add 3 nuts to the lower ring. You can then add carriage bolts to raise the Woo higher. Kinda puts the Woo on adjustable stilts.
    Photos below is one Tom made for me to hold the Weber adjustable inserts.

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • MemRubes
    MemRubes Posts: 36
    I have been trying to find a table nest for the small BGE, but I haven't had much luck. Seems it is not made for a small and the only way to do it is to modify the rolling nest. Any options?
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,537
    MemRubes said:
    I have been trying to find a table nest for the small BGE, but I haven't had much luck. Seems it is not made for a small and the only way to do it is to modify the rolling nest. Any options?
    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Terra-Cotta-1-499-in-Clay-Red-Indoor-Outdoor-Corner-Ceramic-Plant-Stand/1000189397
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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