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edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
i've had my egg for over nine months and just can't seem to control the fire. either to hot or not hot rnough. i scorched my christmas rib roast. should have kept my charbroil deluxe. now i have to buy another propane bbq. any recomendations?
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    yea keep the egg

    start reading and learning here

    and you will forget about using gas ;)

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • Firetruck
    Firetruck Posts: 2,679
    If you ask specific questions here you will get specific answers. We don't mind redundant questions either. There is a learning curve that anyone can master. I suggest trying something simple and ask how, when where, etc., but don't give up. The reward is worth the effort. ;)
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    see? can't even get my name and subject right.
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    well it looks like you have that problem mastered now!!

    the egg is not much more difficult to learn... :)

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • Chef in the Making
    Chef in the Making Posts: 902
    I would not give up on the egg. I have had mine for about the same amount of time and in fact bought a second one in June as I found them to be very efficient.

    As Bente stated above use the Forum for a source to answer your questions. One piece of advice I was given when I first purchased it was to learn to control the heat doing a slow cook like a butt or ribs. After two or three of these you will have a good feel for where the bottom vent and top vents need to be for temp control.
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  • DryFly
    DryFly Posts: 351
    Don't be afraid to ask anything. Everyone wants to succeed and are very patient. You won't regret it. The results are worth it.
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  • Crimsongator
    Crimsongator Posts: 5,797
    Yeah, I hear Sears will have great sales on gas grills. btw, where should I go to pick up your egg. I am sure you will make me a deal ;)
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
    I guess I was fortunate. I was looking for a better smoker and a stranger said there was a thing called an egg and it was green.

    I did some looking and first found the forum here. I read all the posts I could for 2 days then found a local dealer and got the large.

    In reality I have never had a bad cook - until I ruined my ... ruined the nutt cook I was trying Christmas Day. Burned the heck out of it.

    Controlling the egg is one of the easiest things to accomplish and it is all down hill from there - easier from there.

    The folks on the fourm will help you as much as you need it.

    If you don't mind using lump then let us get you off on the right foot.

    You have to have had some great cooks in all that time, hopefully.

    Let us know, we are here. GG
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  • Big'un
    Big'un Posts: 5,909
    Where are you located? I'm sure someone could walk you through if needed. I've burned/overcooked more food through the years on gassers than I have on my egg. Give it another try, and we'll help!
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  • lowercasebill
    lowercasebill Posts: 5,218
    big'un is right on..you can watch someone at a fest or visit or have phone help.. there is a reason eggers can bake pastry on the egg.. you can control the temperature
    lots of us will help
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    ok. then how do you tame the fire after you light it. here's what i did. put a good size amount of kingsford briquetes in, then i think i added to much lighter fluid, but let it sit hoping the excess would evaporate. when i lit the briquetes, flames went every where. would matchlight work better?
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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    You can't be serious
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  • ric3677
    ric3677 Posts: 278
    Am I the only one that can hear the reel hummming? Get some water to cool that one off. Geez one cast and he got all kinds of them.

    Rick in Mt.
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  • Cory430
    Cory430 Posts: 1,073
    :laugh:
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  • stike
    stike Posts: 15,597
    ok... assuming you are not joking around.

    first thing, no briquettes. second thing, no lighter fluid.

    if you are serious about using the egg, and want to learn how to move forward, feel free to reply and we'll help.
    ed egli avea del cul fatto trombetta -Dante
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  • Cory430
    Cory430 Posts: 1,073
    It wasn't me BTW...
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  • Big'un
    Big'un Posts: 5,909
    I was wondering that too, but I'd rather end as the butt of someone's inconsiderate, stupid joke, then to leave someone who truly needs help, without assistance. If this was a troll, then grow up and stop crying wolf!
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  • Broc
    Broc Posts: 1,398
    Lordy -- Lordy!
    :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy:

    Kingsford briquettes and lighter fluid! :blink: :angry: :blink:

    Ya gotta be a Trool... No one would do that! :unsure: :S :ermm:

    Just in case you're serious...
    Hie Thee to an Eggory!
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  • TXTriker
    TXTriker Posts: 1,177
    Wasn't me either, but I'm sitting here LMAO about the Kingsford and lighter fluid. I also noticed he never responded after that remark. And even if it was a troll, I enjoyed the humor.
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  • Cory430
    Cory430 Posts: 1,073
    Big'un,

    Bless your generous soul!

    You make me feel bad...It is all to easy just to assume the worst of people...Thank you
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    well, i'm very sorry to have bothered yalls
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  • Hsbldr1
    Hsbldr1 Posts: 225
    Sounds like the model that comes with a fire extingusher may solve your problem. I could sell and deliver one for a small nominal fee. send certified funds.
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  • Basscat
    Basscat Posts: 803
    I didn't think poorly of him/her until the lighter fluid/matchlight post. That was pretty much over the top, I think.
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  • UnConundrum
    UnConundrum Posts: 536
    If you're serious, I would say the person who sold you the egg did you a great disservice. Neither lighter fluid nor briquettes are used in a BGE. If you let us know what city you live in, we could probably find someone willing to show you the in's and out's. It's pretty clear you were sold something you have never experienced. As great as an egg is, you still need to understand it, and it's strengths. Using briquettes is NOT one of them.
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  • Pharmeggist
    Pharmeggist Posts: 1,191
    I was pondering over your frustration and thought this might help you.

    Click on Link:
    http://www.nakedwhiz.com/tempcontrol.htm

    Hope this Helps you!
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  • stike
    stike Posts: 15,597
    i tried to give you some help, but you never replied.

    youn need to understand that we get trolls here from time to time posting exactly what you did (briquettes, lighter fluid, etc.) so it's understandable we might think it's a fake post.

    frankly, it is very hard to understand how you would have seen or heard about an egg, bought one at a dealer, read the directions, and still started off that way. it is like someone saying they are selling their porsche because it runs horribly, despite pouring fresh oil in the gas tank and driving in first gear all the time.

    so... having already made the offer, i'll try again. if you are serious about trying to learn the correct way to use it, feel free to ask anything. if you want to sell it, despite offers and suggestions for help, then feel free to do that too.

    you didn't waste our time by asking your question. but you are close to wasting it by not replying to those who have offered help if it's help you want.
    ed egli avea del cul fatto trombetta -Dante
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  • Mike in Abita
    Mike in Abita Posts: 3,302
    If you told us where you live one of us would be glad to come over and help with the set up. Sorry you are having trouble with yours, we all like ours, and want to help just not sure where to proceed.

    Have you tried sneaking up on your temps? What type of lump are you using? How are you lighting? MAPP Torch? Starter cubes? Oil and Napkin?


    After reading the responses you got and the few more questions you asked I suggest reading this web site, it should answer most if not all of your ceramic cooking questions.

    http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramic.htm
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  • Firetruck
    Firetruck Posts: 2,679
    Looks like someone is fornicating with us. :blink:
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