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smoke escaping between lid and base
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etherdome
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Does anyone else have smoke escape between lid and base? Ever since I changed to the new hinge I have had smoke escaping here as well as the expected top. There is no noticeable gap between lid and base although I will say that it doesn't pass the dollar bill test all the way around. This mostly happens when the smoke is the thickest right after putting the chunks/chips in. Also, just for full disclosure, I have a rutland gasket as many do, only on the bottom half. I don't have any problems holding temp but it just bothers me somehow. Just wondering if this is something many people live with or if anyone has a solution specifically with the new hinge. Definitely want to be careful here as at least I have good alignment!
Upstate SC
Large BGE, Blackstone, Weber genesis , Weber charcoal classic
Large BGE, Blackstone, Weber genesis , Weber charcoal classic
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Loosen the top band and push down on the dome. Re-tighten.
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Seems like I tried that on the day I put the new bands on only for it to do the same again but it’s worth a try ...Upstate SC
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I had to marry an original top to a new base with the new band setup. I had throw the spacers they give you away. I could not get a good seal with the spacers. like @ColtsFan said, just go with loosening the top band and finding what position is the tight fit all the way around.
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Are you tightening the holy bejesus out of the band bolts?South of Columbus, Ohio.
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alaskanassasin said:Are you tightening the holy bejesus out of the band bolts?Upstate SC
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Upon further inspection part of the problem may be with the Rutland gasket itself. I noticed that in some places it has become super flat with a hard film over it. Literally like a polished granite stone. Going to get the film off and rough it up a little bit in order to return to original texture and see what happens.Upstate SC
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@etherdome I though maybe your band bolts were loose and shifting.South of Columbus, Ohio.
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used to go gasketless with the old band, not possible with the new band. it seems to hold the dome higher without the extra adjustment
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I have always gotten some smoke near the rear even after changing gaskets and adjusting. It has never caused a problem so I just leave it alone. It is not a lotI XL and 1 Weber Kettle And 1 Weber Q220 Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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Could be a leak or something. I dunno.______________________________________________I love lamp..
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I got a new lid and base and after rebuilding there is a slight underbite that is only irritating after it rains as the gasket is not wet... oh well.
But in one of the early uses I had a nice cook going and after shutting the lid I had smoke come out of the bottom, top and between the lid. I stood there thinking WTF was that. Hasnt happened since but I still dont know what happened.XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q2000, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.
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The problem here was the Rutland gasket that had flattened almost into a smooth glasslike surface with the help of grill gunk and pressure. Scraped it off .roughed it up a bit and we are we back in business with minimal to no leak. also loosened everything and retightened while I was at it. thanksUpstate SC
Large BGE, Blackstone, Weber genesis , Weber charcoal classic
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