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Trouble with the Joetessiere

loco_engr
loco_engr Posts: 5,822
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after seeing this post: https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1223152/old-medium-new-fire-ring-and-firebox-would-not-fit#latest, I was wondering since I have a Large BGE purchased in 2008 and the Joetessiere I purchased late last year. I have a tight fit w/o the joe-ring. if the Large had a design change like the medium mentioned in the above post.


aka marysvilleksegghead
Lrg 2008
mini 2009

Henny Youngman:
I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    Your lower band is too low.  I like to have it just below the felt.  This allows you to "choke up" on the dome with the band, keeping it from looking like it is is going to let go of the dome when you open it.  What is the metal piece below the handle?  I dont have that on my eggs.  Also, what is the tight fit, the fire ring, box, etc...
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,061
    cookingdude555 said:
    What is the metal piece below the handle?  I dont have that on my eggs.  
    I am guessing it holds a grill light :)
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    Or maybe a good place for a remote thermometer with a magnetic back.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,761
    The Large and medium now have newer bands......the springs on the sides like the XL rather than centered on the back like you have.  That's the only change in the large.

    But, yeah, bring that lower band up and it should be better.
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,822
    cookingdude555 said:
    Your lower band is too low.  I like to have it just below the felt.  This allows you to "choke up" on the dome with the band, keeping it from looking like it is is going to let go of the dome when you open it.  What is the metal piece below the handle?  I dont have that on my eggs.  Also, what is the tight fit, the fire ring, box, etc...
    Yes, that bracket holds a grill light
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009

    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,822
    update:  re-positioned the bands and the Joe ring fits like it should.
    Thanks all for the help
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009

    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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