Rain water entering my BGE... Need help

EggHead_Bubba · February 2020

All... I've been happily using my Large BGE for years, but ever since I replaced my old-style hinge with the new design, water collects in the bottom of my BGE when it rains. Chimney is completely closed off, lower vent silicon is in good shape which led me to the gasket. The gasket is in good shape and it's one that I purchased from @RRP. When I open the dome, I see no evidence of water inside the dome. I do see streaks of water running down the inside of the base in several places.

Apparently my dome isn't closing tight enough to prevent water from wicking in from the outside, through the gasket and then down into the BGE. With the new style hinge, how best should I adjust it so the dome seals tightly when closed?

Thanks!

GrateEggspectations · February 2020

If I were in your shoes, I think I’d simply buy a cover. Either that or place the Egg in a covered area, if possible.

EggHead_Bubba · February 2020

It's in a table on our patio, moving it isn't an option. There's a 1/2" gap all the way around between the BGE and the granite top, so a cover might be a possibility if there's one that's waterproof. Thanks for the reply!

Tip2Tip · February 2020

Move to California. It never rains here.

DoubleEgger · February 2020

Just loosen the top band bolt, push down on the dome and retighten the band. Might need two people.

EggHead_Bubba · February 2020

Tip2Tip said:

Move to California. It never rains here.

I hear you brother. The past two February's in East Tennessee have been extremely wet.

unoriginalusername · February 2020

EggHead_Bubba said:

It's in a table on our patio, moving it isn't an option. There's a 1/2" gap all the way around between the BGE and the granite top, so a cover might be a possibility if there's one that's waterproof. Thanks for the reply!

You can get those

ColtsFan · February 2020

If the dome is aligned with the base do as @DoubleEgger instructed

EggHead_Bubba · February 2020

The dome is aligned perfectly so I'll try what @DoubleEgger suggested. Thanks @ColtsFan.

DoubleEgger · February 2020

EggHead_Bubba said:

The dome is aligned perfectly so I'll try what @DoubleEgger suggested. Thanks @ColtsFan.

You can perform a dollar bill test to see where the air gap is.

stlcharcoal · February 2020

Do you have a gasket on the temp gauge stem?

rifrench · February 2020

^^^^^ Like an o ring?

ThrasherIII · March 2020

Head over to Menards they have a great selection of generic covers that are rain proof
fairly cheap. Just saying

DoubleEgger · March 2020

ThrasherIII said:

Head over to Menards they have a great selection of generic covers that are rain proof
fairly cheap. Just saying

If water is getting in, that means air is getting out. That’s not good for temp control. Fix the problem, don’t mask it.

Rain water entering my BGE... Need help

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