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Smokeware Cap
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Smokin_Hombre
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Alright, I'm thinking about getting the Smokeware cap. How is the temp control with it and what about the gasket, does it last?
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Temp control is fine.
It does get HOT as in burn you hot.
It does drip grease on the outside of the cap. Requires constant cleaning - or not.New Albany, Ohio -
I'm not surprised about the grease.
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I know I'm a minority here but I don't like mine and stopped using it. I couldn't keep stable temps on long cooks with it on. The temp would be fine for a while but after a couple hours it would creep up making me adjust vents constantly. I switched back to my daisy wheel and the problem went away. Not having to worry about rain on those long smokes was great though, so that is a plus for it.
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BugFreak72 said:I know I'm a minority here but I don't like mine and stopped using it. I couldn't keep stable temps on long cooks with it on. The temp would be fine for a while but after a couple hours it would creep up making me adjust vents constantly. I switched back to my daisy wheel and the problem went away. Not having to worry about rain on those long smokes was great though, so that is a plus for it.
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THEBuckeye said:Temp control is fine.
It does get HOT as in burn you hot.
It does drip grease on the outside of the cap. Requires constant cleaning - or not. -
I stand corrected. I don't own one but I've cooked on an Egg with one.
The creosote does drip down the outside of the cap. I've never had it drip down the outside of the daisy. It would show up against the rust!
BTW, @RRP, my Rutlund is now well seasoned! Thank you.New Albany, Ohio -
THEBuckeye said:I stand corrected. I don't own one but I've cooked on an Egg with one.
The creosote does drip down the outside of the cap. I've never had it drip down the outside of the daisy. It would show up against the rust!
BTW, @RRP, my Rutlund is now well seasoned! Thank you.
Glad the gasket is doing what I said it would do...last! -
I love my smoke ware caps. I've never had an issue holding temps. I am a little confused why some people are having an issue with this. If temp=air in-air out, then what is different from the smoke ware to the daisy? Does the smoke ware gradually let in more air as a long cook goes on, but the daisy does not? This makes no sense to me.GWN
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@Nanook my SW cap leaks profusely where the bottom and top section meet. The top is a loose fit on the bottom section.
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No issues with mine. I actually bought mine before I purchased my LBGE, so all I am use to is the cap. Works fine for me and have not had a problem with grease or creosote either. I have cooked in the rain at least 3 times and that was the big reason why I choose to go with the cap. It does get very hot, so if you have adjust the openings for temp control, be sure to wear gloves.
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ilwaldens said:Works fine for me and have not had a problem with grease or creosote either.
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I'm OCD when it comes to my SS so I clean it after usage and it stays like new. Great product & a fantastic company.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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RRP said:ilwaldens said:Works fine for me and have not had a problem with grease or creosote either.
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Cleaning the DW is a simple task. Light the Egg, don't put the plate setter in under the grate. 500* for a while.....DW and grate will be clean. Wire wheel the remnants off the DW and hit it with some header paint....
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I've had my SW cap on my Large Egg since they first came out and love it.
As soon as they come out with one that will fit the vent of my Kamado Joe Jr, I'm all in for one.John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon -
jaydub58 said:I've had my SW cap on my Large Egg since they first came out and love it.
As soon as they come out with one that will fit the vent of my Kamado Joe Jr, I'm all in for one. -
DoubleEgger said:jaydub58 said:I've had my SW cap on my Large Egg since they first came out and love it.
As soon as they come out with one that will fit the vent of my Kamado Joe Jr, I'm all in for one.LBGE | DigiQ | SW Cap | KAB | iGrill2 | CI PS | PSWoo2 | HQ Grid | Extender
Mini Max | PartyQ | KAB | CGW 2-Tier (Mod) | Woo w/Stone | SW Cap (mod) | CI13
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biggreenrob said:DoubleEgger said:jaydub58 said:I've had my SW cap on my Large Egg since they first came out and love it.
As soon as they come out with one that will fit the vent of my Kamado Joe Jr, I'm all in for one.
BTW @biggreenrob, what did you use to fasten the Rutland to the cap?
TIA
John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon -
jaydub58 said:biggreenrob said:DoubleEgger said:jaydub58 said:I've had my SW cap on my Large Egg since they first came out and love it.
As soon as they come out with one that will fit the vent of my Kamado Joe Jr, I'm all in for one.
BTW @biggreenrob, what did you use to fasten the Rutland to the cap?
TIAThis is the one I used. It comes with the everything you need:Rutland 96N-6 Grapho-Glas Rope Gasket Replacement Kit, 1/2-Inch by 7-Feetby Rutland
http://amzn.com/B000HMOJY4LBGE | DigiQ | SW Cap | KAB | iGrill2 | CI PS | PSWoo2 | HQ Grid | Extender
Mini Max | PartyQ | KAB | CGW 2-Tier (Mod) | Woo w/Stone | SW Cap (mod) | CI13
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My Daisy Wheel is in the box it came in from BGE Never been on my LBGE I just moved the smokeware cap from my Medium when I sold it. Smokeware should pay me a commission as I have sold at least a dozen of them in my neighborhood LOLIn the middle of Georgia! Geaux Tigers!!!!!
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bo31210 said:My Daisy Wheel is in the box it came in from BGE Never been on my LBGE I just moved the smokeware cap from my Medium when I sold it. Smokeware should pay me a commission as I have sold at least a dozen of them in my neighborhood LOL
Well, add 1 more because I just ordered mine, thanks to everybodys input. -
Smokeware Cap is a awesome. I have had no issues holding temps. I mostly do longer cooks. I noticed after about a month or so of cooking with it the egg started closing down a lot faster than when new. The adjustment on the cap never moves with opening and closing the lid. And it's a bonus if a rain comes while cooking.Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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Nanook said:Never cleaned mine. Seals good with the gunk.
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Nanook said:Never cleaned mine. Seals good with the gunk.
LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
I have had mine for sometime and it is quite gunky. How do you clean it? I live in Minnesota and it can get stuck until it is warm enough, so that is why I'd like some thoughts on how to clean it.
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I love my Smokeware caps as well. Have one on each of my XL’s. Do any of you have an issue with the bottom part of the cap “spinning” on the gasket when you try to make an adjustment? Anyone using something other than the felt gasket they come with? I have one cap that’s pretty gunked up, so that is probably contributing.
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Easy-Off spray oven cleaner works great. Let the cap soak for an hour. Rinse with water and sponge. Sometimes I've had to repeat to get heavy goop off. The results looks good as new.Large Egg, PGS A40 gasser.
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love my smokeware, I will never go back to the daisy wheelBoom
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