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Dropped my &$@!€%!! Ceramic cap…
MaskedMarvel
Posts: 3,427
I’ve been so careful…
when taking the cover off to take pics for the warranty process, the cover pulled the ceramic cap off with it and.. smashola…
ISO replacement cap…
8-D
when taking the cover off to take pics for the warranty process, the cover pulled the ceramic cap off with it and.. smashola…
ISO replacement cap…
8-D
Large BGE and Medium BGE
36" Blackstone - Greensboro!
36" Blackstone - Greensboro!
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I don't have a ceramic cap. I use the daisy wheel while cooking. To completely close the top vent, I set a firebrick over it. (Actually, a half thickness fire brick.)
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I wouldn't trust JB Weld for the fire bowl myself (some here do) but I'd have no hesitation at reassembling my ceramic cap with it.
"Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten" - Jon Kung
Ogden, UT, USA
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Alas, I'm on my third ceramic cap. But my local dealer always has some in stock so I'm pretty sure it's a common problem.Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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What took you so long
Mine was JB Welded in my first year of ownership over a decade ago, still holding up well.
Over the years whenever egg cover discussion comes up I tell folks to be careful and not yank the ceramic cap off with it.
Edit: When working at an egg dealer after I retired from my day job, I also warned every customer about this.canuckland -
I’ll check my dealer. They’re awesome.Large BGE and Medium BGE
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I was despondent when I chipped mine, at first - then I challenged myself to see it as a unique feature. A little less unique when I dropped it again - but it's patina of good and purposeful use.Other girls may try to take me away
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Sorry to hear. Every time I remove my cover, which houses two Eggs, I try to be careful about this. I’ve been close to pulling one off before and I have no doubt my day will come.
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get a smokeware cap____________________Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli
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+1 on JB Weld. I dropped the cap of my original LBGE and it broke in half, JB Welded it back together and its held up for 10+ years. Not the prettiest fix, but works.LBGE - St. Louis, MO; MM & LBGE - around 8100' somewhere in the CO Front Range
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I have one on one of my eggs. I’m in the minority, I know - I prefer the original DFMT..paqman said:get a smokeware capLarge BGE and Medium BGE
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+1MaskedMarvel said:
I have one on one of my eggs. I’m in the minority, I know - I prefer the original DFMT..paqman said:get a smokeware capcanuckland -
Haven’t owned a Smokeware cap, but haven’t been tempted. To me, they don’t match the aesthetic of the Egg that well, and they require cleaning, whereas the OEM setup doesn’t show dirt nearly as much. Maybe I’d be claiming otherwise if I tried one, but I just haven’t felt the urge.
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Austin, TX
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Nice gesture. Same size for L and XL.Eggpharmer said:canuckland -
This is what this community is about. Great offer right there.Eggpharmer said: -
I got one as it looked like it'd keep the rain out during cooks better than the DFMT; it worked, hasn't rained during a cook ever since. Plus, my DFMT was "modded" when I installed the SMOBOT.GrateEggspectations said:Haven’t owned a Smokeware cap, but haven’t been tempted. To me, they don’t match the aesthetic of the Egg that well, and they require cleaning, whereas the OEM setup doesn’t show dirt nearly as much. Maybe I’d be claiming otherwise if I tried one, but I just haven’t felt the urge."Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten" - Jon Kung
Ogden, UT, USA
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+2 on the DFMT. My Smokeware cap only gets used on direct cooks, due to a permanent umbrella above the Egg. Thinking there is any embers that might exit the top will be deflected down.
LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413GGreat Plains, USA -
i use the reggulator cap with the add-on rain cap. have from day one as I live on the wet coast. In the winter I put my basting sauce on the rain cap to prevent it congealing.Botch said:
I got one as it looked like it'd keep the rain out during cooks better than the DFMT; it worked, hasn't rained during a cook ever since. Plus, my DFMT was "modded" when I installed the SMOBOT.GrateEggspectations said:Haven’t owned a Smokeware cap, but haven’t been tempted. To me, they don’t match the aesthetic of the Egg that well, and they require cleaning, whereas the OEM setup doesn’t show dirt nearly as much. Maybe I’d be claiming otherwise if I tried one, but I just haven’t felt the urge.
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You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. -
That's a cool idea! If I ever get mad at my Smokeware I'll give one of those rEggulator thingies a try, but right now everything works fine.
"Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten" - Jon Kung
Ogden, UT, USA
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Eggpharmer said:Yea it’s a large!I’ll put my address right here in the public forum!
Damien Raba
2502 Walker ave
Greensboro, NC 27403
336/392-1954
themaskedmarvel@gmail.com
lemme how I can compensate at least the shipping, my friend!
best group ever!Large BGE and Medium BGE
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GrateEggspectations said:Haven’t owned a Smokeware cap, but haven’t been tempted. To me, they don’t match the aesthetic of the Egg that well, and they require cleaning, whereas the OEM setup doesn’t show dirt nearly as much. Maybe I’d be claiming otherwise if I tried one, but I just haven’t felt the urge.
cleaning?
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It’s been a theme on this forum and elsewhere for some time.buzd504 said:GrateEggspectations said:Haven’t owned a Smokeware cap, but haven’t been tempted. To me, they don’t match the aesthetic of the Egg that well, and they require cleaning, whereas the OEM setup doesn’t show dirt nearly as much. Maybe I’d be claiming otherwise if I tried one, but I just haven’t felt the urge.
cleaning?
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Dishwasher and it looks like new 🤷♂️GrateEggspectations said:
It’s been a theme on this forum and elsewhere for some time.buzd504 said:GrateEggspectations said:Haven’t owned a Smokeware cap, but haven’t been tempted. To me, they don’t match the aesthetic of the Egg that well, and they require cleaning, whereas the OEM setup doesn’t show dirt nearly as much. Maybe I’d be claiming otherwise if I tried one, but I just haven’t felt the urge.
cleaning?____________________Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli -
The above exchange is what sets this forum apart and above. Most eggcellent @Eggpharmer. A great feeling to be able to help a member.
Continue to have a great weekend.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. -
Eggpharmer said:
There isn’t a single forum on the Internet that supports each other like this one. Incredible.Large BGE and Medium BGE
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Super cool of @Eggpharmer, even with DFMT to boot!
Years ago we were visiting a friend in @Little Steven's neck of the woods and he gave me a spare new ceramic cap, IIRC I dropped off a bag of Basque charcoal as a token of appreciaion. He also showed off his new Vacmaster chamber sealer, sealing a bag of warm stock, cannot unsee the mess, lol. Miss the guy.canuckland -
Glad it made it unscathed! I was kinda worried it might crack during shipping.
Enjoy!!Austin, TX
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