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deez20
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I just picked up my mini egg today to go with my large. It came with the new handle and band and after putting it together the hinge seems kinda loose. The hinge is bolted down tight to the bands but there seems to be a little bit of movement left and right so the egg top doesn't always line up perfectly with the bottom. Not sure if this is normal on the mini or something is up with my hinge. The hinge has screws in it which I can try to tighten if this isn't normal.
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That is the way mine is no big deal I just slide it left or right.
Jupiter JimI'm only hungry when I'm awake!
Okeechobee FL. Winter
West Jefferson NC Summer
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mine is the same way, a little loose side to side.
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Mine too.Molly
Colorado Springs
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Thanks for the replies, guess it's a mini thing then.
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Same issue here. I also had a harder time than expected spacing the top and bottom since you basically only have the top and bottom gasket width between the two bands. On my mini that means the bottom band sits a little high on the base. But like you, I thought my band was broken or defective, but I am accustomed to the wiggle now.
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Yep, I've had mine a week - same thing -
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cookingdude555 wrote:I also had a harder time than expected spacing the top and bottom since you basically only have the top and bottom gasket width between the two bands.
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Doug, I have the new bands on my small, absolutely no issues with them.
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Do you mind posting a picture or two? I haven't seen any pictures of the new one..
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I put the new bands on mine and noticed the same thing.
But I do like it staying open and to open wider....Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers. -
Mine has a little slop as well Mickey but does close tight no matter how it sits. I'm only using gasket on base and still no issues.
I agree, stil a better design.
DarianThank you,DarianGalveston Texas
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