Dropped my &$@!€%!! Ceramic cap…

MaskedMarvel · August 29

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

pherbener · August 29

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.)

DoubleEgger · August 29

Botch · August 29

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.

OhioEgger · August 29

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.

Canugghead · August 29

What took you so long

Mine was JB Welded in my first year of ownership over a decade ago, still holding up well.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/jp/e5b0o0kcy3dj.jpg

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.

MaskedMarvel · August 30

I’ll check my dealer. They’re awesome.

CPFC1905 · August 30

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.

GrateEggspectations · August 30

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.

paqman · August 30

get a smokeware cap

MO_Eggin · August 30

+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.

MaskedMarvel · August 30

paqman said:

get a smokeware cap

I have one on one of my eggs. I’m in the minority, I know - I prefer the original DFMT..

Canugghead · August 30

MaskedMarvel said:

paqman said:

get a smokeware cap

I have one on one of my eggs. I’m in the minority, I know - I prefer the original DFMT..

+1

GrateEggspectations · August 30

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.

Eggpharmer · August 30

@MaskedMarvel - large egg?

PM me your address and I'll send you mine as I don't use it.

Canugghead · August 30

Eggpharmer said:

@MaskedMarvel - large egg?

PM me your address and I'll send you mine as I don't use it.

Nice gesture. Same size for L and XL.

GrateEggspectations · August 30

Eggpharmer said:

@MaskedMarvel - large egg?

PM me your address and I'll send you mine as I don't use it.

This is what this community is about. Great offer right there.

Botch · August 30

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.

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.

dbCooper · August 30

+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.

zaphod · August 30

Botch 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.

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.

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.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/dj/gcdxiaqrxk8o.jpg

Botch · August 31

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.

MaskedMarvel · August 31

Eggpharmer said:

@MaskedMarvel - large egg?

PM me your address and I'll send you mine as I don't use it.

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!

buzd504 · August 31

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?

GrateEggspectations · August 31

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?

It’s been a theme on this forum and elsewhere for some time.

Eggpharmer · August 31

alaskanassasin · August 31

Way cool @Eggpharmer

paqman · August 31

GrateEggspectations said:

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?

It’s been a theme on this forum and elsewhere for some time.

Dishwasher and it looks like new 🤷‍♂️

lousubcap · August 31

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.

MaskedMarvel · September 3

Eggpharmer said:

There isn’t a single forum on the Internet that supports each other like this one. Incredible.

Thanks @Eggpharmer

see ya at a Phish show? ;p

Canugghead · September 3

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.

Eggpharmer · September 4

Glad it made it unscathed! I was kinda worried it might crack during shipping.

Enjoy!!

Dropped my &$@!€%!! Ceramic cap…

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