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frozen lid pulled off gasket

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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I had my lid froze shut do to the ice storms in the midwest. I put two lighter cubes in waited then pulled it open. It was a little tough to get so I pulled harder and I damaged the gasket. It looks like it came off the bottom half of the egg. I want to do a low and slow butt next weekend is this something I should fix prior to that so or can it wait. I am just concerned about controlling the temp. I will be using a guru to control it.
thanks

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  • Willie
    Willie Posts: 132
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    hawkegg,
    As I see no answers to your problem, I will tell you what I have done. I have a large gap between the top and bottom of my egg.To hold temperatures for three or four hours, I stuff pieces of cardboard to close up the gap.It works but is a pain in the neck. Hope this helps until you replace the gasket.
    Happy eggin, and Bon Appetit. Willie[p][p][p]

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    hawkegg,
    I had to get a replacement gasket this summer, none of my dealers had them in stock so I called Big Green Egg and I had it in a few days. I'm sure they could UPS it overnight if it was an issue. Good cookin' and Merry Christmas Brett
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  • egret
    egret Posts: 4,170
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    Good Lord, Willie! You don't have to put up with a situation like this! Tell us more, or, post some pics of your setup. This isn't right, and, it can be resolved........

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    egret,
    Many thanks for your concerns, much appreciated.
    I have tried all the usual remedies as posted on this forum.
    The gap is approx 1/4 of an inch, from the back hinge to about 4 o'clock position. I have loosened the bands, put a shim in the front and re tightened the bands, makes no difference however.I have a new felt gasket but unable to find glue here in Niagara Falls. I will be in Myrtle Beach in two weeks time and hope to find some at Home Depot there.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours.
    Willie.
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  • Avocados
    Avocados Posts: 465
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    hawkegg,[p]I would go ahead and do the low and slow next weekend if you are unable to replace the gasket before then.[p]If there is enough leakage from the gap that it affects your temp control, I would just put duct tape on the outside along the seam to seal it during the cook.[p]You will have to remove it each time you open the egg, but it will be a good incentive to not peek during the cook.[p]If you can maintain a steady temp with the gap, then there are no worries anyway.
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  • QBabe
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    Williw,[p]The BGE felt gasket shouldn't require glue. It's peel and stick. You should be good to go if that's what you have.[p]Tonia
    :~)
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  • Willie
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    QBabe,
    Thanks for the info, and yes it is peel and stick, dummy me,Willie
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