Neapolitan pizza success but my Nomex gasket got torched.

chrono · April 2010

Thanks Fred for your tips and the neapolitan pizza recipe off your website. They came out great! I was moving the pizzas so fast I didn't get a chance to take a pic this time. And everyone scarfed down all 4 I made.

Anyways during my hour or so of blast furnace heat (650) my nomex gasket got torched. The rear upper started to burn and fall off. Most of the inner edging has turned to ash. I think I'm done with gaskets now. Gonna try scraping off everything and go bare. Just wondering if anyone here goes without a gasket and does high heat cooks. I like to do steaks and pizza often.

Hoss · April 2010

I cook NECKID and HIGHLY recommend it!No gasket =No gasket problems.Gaskets = USELESS!

Carolina Q · April 2010

Now THERE'S a visual I could have done without! :ohmy:

skihorn · April 2010

I lost several gaskets before I switched to nomex. Each time I did numerous cooks without a gasket. I saw absolutely no difference in cooking or temp control. However, I did notice that it didn't shut down as fast and consequently used more lump. That was reason enough for me to get replacement gaskets. If you do go with a nomex gasket again be sure and pre-shrink it. Most will say they put in the dryer but many modern dryer won't let anything get too hot. I put mine in the oven at 350 for 20 minutes.

Others will also warn you that the gasket helps prevent breaking of the dome if you close it too hard. No personal experience there.

Freddie
League City, TX

Bash · April 2010

You might try the rutland gasket. More here:

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/rutlandgasket/gasket.htm

When I bought my medium, I peeled off the stock gasket before the first cook, and installed the rutland. 700+ doesn't faze it.

Many do go w/ no gasket. I like it for the 'shock absorber' aspects of it.

Hoss · April 2010

:laugh: :P

Frank from Houma · April 2010

I have been essentially gasketless for some time. Not normally an issue on the SBGE and Mini but I wanted a little cushion so I installed Rutland on the SBGE and Mini today. Had both Eggs in the 700s within hours of installing the Rutland and they performed mightyfine. Ordered another kit today and will do my XL when it comes in.

FatMike · April 2010

Where could I purchase the Rutland kit?

Unknown · April 2010

Ace Hardware (at least the ones that sell eggs).

RRP used to sell them - not sure if he still does.

chrono · April 2010

Hmm, I wouldn't like the cool down time to drastically increase. Does rutland have a higher burn resistance? I may try it since it's only a few dollars. I'm just tired of replacing gaskets.

Frank from Houma · April 2010

Get it here

http://www.amazon.com/Rutland-Inc-Gasket-Tape-95-6/dp/B000MIPB6S

From ACE through Amazon. You can go direct to ACE, but it is a like $7-8 more including shipping. :blink: :huh:

thechief96 · April 2010

He does in fact still sell them. I got one a month ago. $13.00 for an XL.

BillHill · April 2010

I've gone gasketless for nearly a year now. No worries. No difference in temp. control or fuel useage.

WhackMaster719 · April 2010

I thought I saw something on the NakedWhiz site about the Rutland gasket not really being for food or something? Can anyone fill me in on what the issue might be?

Ross in Ventura · April 2010

Here you go
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=737137&catid=1

[url] http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1275997&clickid=body_rv_img[/url]

Ross

stevesails · April 2010

is the 84 inches long enough to do an XL?
26 x 3.14 is just over 81 inches , however someone made a comment about it bunching up when installing the gasket

Neapolitan pizza success but my Nomex gasket got torched.

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