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the new band

fishlessman
fishlessman Posts: 35,011
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works nicely, not sure why it says for 2008 or newer eggs on the box, this egg is older
will have to get this egg up higher now, with it opening lower its not usable without taking a knee


fukahwee maine

you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,829
    I installed the new band assembly on my LBGE last month and agree with the ease of use and the reduced dome opening.  The more restrictive opening range presents a bit of a challenge for me when using the PSWOO and extender but nothing insurmountable.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 35,011
    lousubcap said:
    I installed the new band assembly on my LBGE last month and agree with the ease of use and the reduced dome opening.  The more restrictive opening range presents a bit of a challenge for me when using the PSWOO and extender but nothing insurmountable.  FWIW-
    years ago i did a cook with two briskets and two butts, will never do that cook again but i dont think it would come close to fitting with this band. with it sitting on the ground you cant see the food on the grid now
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,516
    Being the problem solving guy you are, let alone the metal fabricator you are, then any chance you see a way to alter that band to overcome the narrow opening problem?
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 35,011
    RRP said:
    Being the problem solving guy you are, let alone the metal fabricator you are, then any chance you see a way to alter that band to overcome the narrow opening problem?
    with the way it slides back i believe they limited the height to avoid a greater tipping potential. the old style was close to tipping without the dome sliding back.  bge must have made the decision to fix the dome centering under/over bite problem that they were getting deluged with calls on. add that big handle and its even a bigger sight/viewing  problem
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,516
    Thanks for your explanation, Michael! I and I'm sure others appreciate it as well.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    I need to buy new bands for both mine.  Looked at them at ACE Hardware yesterday and they're $139.  Didn't pull the trigger because I have a coupon at home.

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    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,062
    I have had mine for a couple years, I whish the would make one for the Small!
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • JethroBodeen
    JethroBodeen Posts: 526
    It has taken me a while to get used to the new opening and quite frankly, im still not excited about it. It is what it is, though...
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,516
    JethroBodeen said:
    It has taken me a while to get used to the new opening and quite frankly, im still not excited about it. It is what it is, though...
    Guess I'm quite happy with my spring assist bands and I don't understand why people change. If it's just underbite and overbite there are ways to tweak getting over those or at least minimizing the issue. 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,446
    The new band helps me from breaking my chimney cap because it no longer goes back far enough for it to fall off.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • JethroBodeen
    JethroBodeen Posts: 526
    RRP said:
    JethroBodeen said:
    It has taken me a while to get used to the new opening and quite frankly, im still not excited about it. It is what it is, though...
    Guess I'm quite happy with my spring assist bands and I don't understand why people change. If it's just underbite and overbite there are ways to tweak getting over those or at least minimizing the issue. 
    The only reason I changed was rust. I am right on the coast and the salt air is thick. Other wise I wouldn't have..
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,499
    YukonRon said:
    The new band helps me from breaking my chimney cap because it no longer goes back far enough for it to fall off.
    There should never be a time that you open the egg with the ceramic cap on. 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 35,011
    RRP said:
    JethroBodeen said:
    It has taken me a while to get used to the new opening and quite frankly, im still not excited about it. It is what it is, though...
    Guess I'm quite happy with my spring assist bands and I don't understand why people change. If it's just underbite and overbite there are ways to tweak getting over those or at least minimizing the issue. 
    my first band was circa 2001/2002,  originally made in mexico. different springs, prone to warp out and eventually you couldnt open it. bge swapped it out for me after ten years no charge.  this new one rotted out, fell apart and the lower assembly fell out and tweaked the whole setup. it needed a full rebuild, sandblast, paint,  it may have been easier to build a new one
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,446
    DoubleEgger said:
    YukonRon said:
    The new band helps me from breaking my chimney cap because it no longer goes back far enough for it to fall off.
    There should never be a time that you open the egg with the ceramic cap on. 
    Unless you are me, and the moh ron light is on.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I have opened my dome many times with the ceramic cap on. Has never come close to falling off. 10 years now. =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,783
    RRP said:
    JethroBodeen said:
    It has taken me a while to get used to the new opening and quite frankly, im still not excited about it. It is what it is, though...
    Guess I'm quite happy with my spring assist bands and I don't understand why people change. If it's just underbite and overbite there are ways to tweak getting over those or at least minimizing the issue. 
    Fully agree and mine with no felt so what. Just don’t open the lower vent as much. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given another Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,829
    Never had any issues with the ceramic top going anywhere on the old banded LBGE- would routinely open (top on) the day after the cook to remove the drip pan collections and xfer lump the the SBGE.
    Came by the new band assembly when the true stability of the LBGE was pushed beyond the limits around 8 weeks ago.  Dome open, 400*F fire rolling, trying to shut the lower vent the last 1/4" or so to get the air flow in the open dome and a level bed of hot coals for a paella cook.  Met some good resistance and when giving the vent another shot to close all the way the LBGE went south.  Base landed in a mulched bed and was fine-dome was toast.  Grabbed garden hose-killed the fire.  Fired up SBGE and with creativity finished a paella cook (15.5" pan) within around 5 minutes of target time.  Don't need that ride again. 
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,446
    lousubcap said:
    Never had any issues with the ceramic top going anywhere on the old banded LBGE- would routinely open (top on) the day after the cook to remove the drip pan collections and xfer lump the the SBGE.
    Came by the new band assembly when the true stability of the LBGE was pushed beyond the limits around 8 weeks ago.  Dome open, 400*F fire rolling, trying to shut the lower vent the last 1/4" or so to get the air flow in the open dome and a level bed of hot coals for a paella cook.  Met some good resistance and when giving the vent another shot to close all the way the LBGE went south.  Base landed in a mulched bed and was fine-dome was toast.  Grabbed garden hose-killed the fire.  Fired up SBGE and with creativity finished a paella cook (15.5" pan) within around 5 minutes of target time.  Don't need that ride again. 
    This is what immortals are made from.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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