Gasket Replacement Problems

Braddog · January 2008

Grandpa;

Great post. I concur with your conclusions about not wanting to put yourself in a tough position in the event something happened to one of your loved ones.

Throwin' a little karma your way too,

Braddog

The Naked Whiz · January 2008

I think I'll compose an email to Rutland tonight and see if I can have a discussion with someone there who is knowledgeable about the MSDS and any risks, etc. I'll let you know if I have any success.

Grandpas Grub · January 2008

Darian,

I was told that the gasket surfaces are trued by hand with a large truing stone.

I would guess that 'truing' would be done after the firing. I am not sure but suspect there is a second firing for the paint/glaze. BGE would have to clarify.

If the surfaces are 'trued' I would think there should not be any waves or dips.

I have replaced my large gasket twice and have to replace my med gasket when the new material arrives.

That will be the first chance I will have to look more critically as to the surfaces.

Kent

Photo Egg · January 2008

Is there a chance the gasket cement plays a role?
Darian

Grandpas Grub · January 2008

Thanks Doug, I would really appreciate it.

Thinking about this from a different view, why would Rutland even refer to a 'fetus' or any specific issue, unless it was an employee to employee conversation.

The potential legal liability could be incalculable.

Kent.

The Naked Whiz · January 2008

The MSDS for their gasket adhesive doesn't list any hazards that could be associated with harm to a fetus. No mention of cancer or toxic materials. The stove cement (which isn't included with the gasket and not what anyone has been using as far as I know) lists one ingredient that is a carcinogen if inhaled (not ingested). So, I don't think that's it.

Grandpas Grub · January 2008

Brad,

Oh man, I apologize. I went to click the karma for you and hit the down thumb. That is not at all what I intended to do.

It takes 6 hours before I can correct this problem, but I will make sure I get the -1 off and get it back to a +1.

Sorry I screwed up on that.

Kent

Unknown · January 2008

Not to hijack this thread but I wondered if anybody had any advice on actuallylaying down the new gasket on the bowl and lid. I have read it is best to cut the gasket in half before application but I was wondering about actually putting the gasket on as it is straight and the bowl/rim are circular. May be silly and a non-issue but I thought it be worth asking about. Thanks for any advice for this noob! I'll be putting the new gasket on Saturday.

The Naked Whiz · January 2008

Yes, cut the gasket in half and then you are guaranteed to have enough for both top and bottom. In other words, you can't use too much on the top and then not have enough left for the bottom.

As for the straight vs. curved conundrum, if you peel off the backing for about 18 inches, you can then gently attach the end to the rim and then work your way around the rim, laying the gasket down as you go. Do not pull on the gasket. You don't want to stretch it tight. The gasket is plenty flexible enough to go around the curve. Keep peeling off the backing as you go so that you have plenty of "naked" gasket ready to put down on the rim. Be sure not to let the exposed adhesive touch anything as you go since it is pretty good stuff and will stick. Good luck!

Unknown · January 2008

Sounds like a good plan. I'll give it a try! Thanks for the help!

Clay Q · January 2008

I sanded both sides, dome and base to fit flush before attaching my new gaskets. The fit is much better now, I would say perfect.

No gasket sounds like a trouble free plan but the gasket acts as a shock absorber when the dome makes contact with the base. Sooner or later damage to the lip would show up, me thinks.

Also, the bands are constructed to allow 3/16" space for gasket material. Without gaskets the dome would not make contact with the base all around at the same time, but more likely hit at the front by the handle and leave a gap at the back.

I have givin some thought on gasket options besides Rutland and there is an answer out there, I just don't know it yet. My next egg will be for baking and I want a gasket for up to 500 degree temps.

What is the material used for kitchen oven gaskets? Seems to be a woven tube or rope, flexable and lots of cushion in it. I bet a ring could be made of that stuff to sit on the lip of the egg.....
just thinking.

HungryMan · January 2008

I think the gasket is over rated. Mine is black. It never came unglued. I have a replacement gasket from RRP, but never installed it. As long as I can maintain temps for the lo n slows I don't care. When I use the Digi II I see smoke coming out of the sides.

Bahmanicious · January 2008

This discussion about nomex is making me feel real good about another hobby of mine, road racing. My firesuit is triple layer nomex. I have nomex underwear and sox. I have a nomex balaclava and my helmet is lined with nomex. Oh, and my gloves are nomex with leather palms and fingers. I think my racing shoes are just leather though...

Best,
WA

Grandpas Grub · January 2008

I understand your position and realize there are many people on the form that fully agree with you.

As time goes on I am getting to a point where this gasket thing is no so much as a concern.

Nevertheless, my first failure on my large was the first day of ownership, that failure I put on myself. I replaced that gasket and completed 40 or ore cooks below 350° to 400°. (the cure theory). The gasket failed again. This time the failure wasn't my fault.

Several weeks ago I picked up a Medium. The dealer set it up and without checking I began a low temp cook. The gasket failed again.

My thoughts were that I paid a lot of money for both the large and medium (no fest discount type deals).

When I spend that much money, I would like parts not to fail within such a short amount of time. I never expected the gaskets to last forever, but...

Anyway, just some thoughts from the other side of the coin.

To clarify to the newer people reading this, I love my eggs and am very pleased with my purchases.

I am also pleased and happy to see BGE has a solution and continues to address these few problems.

Good cooking all... Kent

The Naked Whiz · January 2008

Hopefully you aren't holding a torch to your racing clothing.

Canugghead · March 1

@RRP
Got a question for you Ron. If my Egg needs x.1 yards of gasket, allowance for bunching included, am I forced to pay for x+1 yards?

RRP · March 1