HELP! I killed my BGE

chambersuac · 07-23-2009, 10:07 AM

I have had my BGE for about a week. The first cook was steak and then the Brethren told me to cook several low temp cooks to set the gasket. I cooked four since then - all less than 350 - most closer to 225. Last night I cooked ABTs at 275. When I pulled them out, all heck broke loose. The fire spiked burning off the bacon grease. I made the mistake of closing the lid and all the vents, to snuff out the fire. This morning, it won't open - I fried the gasket shut. How do I fix it? Please advise. Anyone? Thanks in advance!

Dan

bbqbull · 07-23-2009, 10:12 AM

I believe I would take a metal putty knife and slide it between the top and bottom and very carefully go all the way around the egg.
Dont reef on the knife or you make break the egg itself.

wildride3434 · 07-23-2009, 10:16 AM

time to order a nomex gasket...

I've never had one stick together but I have scorched a gasket and can sympathize.
I don't know a gentle/non destructive way of getting them apart. If you've got the new gasket in hand a good sharp scraper may be the way to go.

I'm sure someone here will chime in with more advice.

swibirun · 07-23-2009, 10:25 AM

It might not be too bad. If you have a starter cube, you can try lighting it and dropping it in the top (if your plate setter isn't in there too) with the bottom vent open. If you can get it started and heated up, sometimes this will let you open it without tearing the gasket apart. I got that tip not long after I got my egg and did the same thing. It worked for me and a year and a half later, still have the same gasket.

RichardF · 07-23-2009, 10:31 AM

fired egg -

sorry, could not resist

chambersuac · 07-23-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by swibirun

It might not be too bad. If you have a starter cube, you can try lighting it and dropping it in the top (if your plate setter isn't in there too) with the bottom vent open. If you can get it started and heated up, sometimes this will let you open it without tearing the gasket apart. I got that tip not long after I got my egg and did the same thing. It worked for me and a year and a half later, still have the same gasket.

Unfortunately, the plate setter is still in there! Maybe I can light it from below? Through the ash area?

swibirun · 07-23-2009, 10:48 AM

Or you could drop it in around the opening of the plate setter if you have a very long pair of tongs.

chambersuac · 07-23-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardF

fired egg -

sorry, could not resist

That's bad...

Divemaster · 07-23-2009, 11:16 AM

Sorry about your problems with the BGE... I usually have that kind of problem in the winter when the moisture from inside the egg freezes...

Good Luck!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardF

fired egg -

sorry, could not resist

Quote:

Originally Posted by chambersuac

That's bad...

Ya, but it was good....

Big George's BBQ · 07-23-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardF

fired egg -

sorry, could not resist

That was not nice

landarc · 07-23-2009, 11:51 AM

It seems like it is ruined, you better just pack it up and send it to me. I will dispose of it properly.

milehigh · 07-23-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Sorry about your problems with the BGE... I usually have that kind of problem in the winter when the moisture from inside the egg freezes...

Have had the same problem and have used a blow dryer with success.
Would a heat gun be too much for a melted gasket??

Paul

Divemaster · 07-23-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by milehigh

Have had the same problem and have used a blow dryer with success.
Would a heat gun be too much for a melted gasket??

Paul

I usually take a small propane torch with a defuser on it and run it around the edge just to warm it up a bit... seems to take a couple of 'laps' and then I concentrate on the front near the handle...

So far the gasket is fine...

n-2-que · 07-23-2009, 01:58 PM

Nomax seals are the best after i fried my set that came with my BGE out i installed the nomax and works perfectly now. all i did is emailed BGE told them what happened and in the mail they came the new nomax seals and was put on in 10 minutes if that using the super 77 3m spray glue

chambersuac · 07-23-2009, 01:59 PM

Thanks everyone - I did get it open after getting a small fire started inside. It's open, but the gasket is "limp." I'll have to replace it!

07-23-2009, 10:07 AM	#1
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: Manito, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	HELP! I killed my BGE I have had my BGE for about a week. The first cook was steak and then the Brethren told me to cook several low temp cooks to set the gasket. I cooked four since then - all less than 350 - most closer to 225. Last night I cooked ABTs at 275. When I pulled them out, all heck broke loose. The fire spiked burning off the bacon grease. I made the mistake of closing the lid and all the vents, to snuff out the fire. This morning, it won't open - I fried the gasket shut. How do I fix it? Please advise. Anyone? Thanks in advance! Dan __________________ Dan Large BGE x 2, Small BGE, Big Steel Keg, WSM, 22" Weber Kettle, Charmglow Gasser, The Holy Smoked UDS and her sister UDS, and one custom trailer-ed smoker. The universe's fastest and most accurate Thermapen. (Replaced by Brethren) IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker Thanks, Grillman, for the avatar! And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

07-23-2009, 10:12 AM	#2
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I believe I would take a metal putty knife and slide it between the top and bottom and very carefully go all the way around the egg. Dont reef on the knife or you make break the egg itself. __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker

07-23-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
swibirun is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-21-09 Location: Knoxville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It might not be too bad. If you have a starter cube, you can try lighting it and dropping it in the top (if your plate setter isn't in there too) with the bottom vent open. If you can get it started and heated up, sometimes this will let you open it without tearing the gasket apart. I got that tip not long after I got my egg and did the same thing. It worked for me and a year and a half later, still have the same gasket. __________________ Chris Knoxville, TN two Big Green Eggs (large) Smoke Hollow smoker/grill combo www.nibblemethis.com

07-23-2009, 10:31 AM	#5
RichardF is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-07-05 Location: what was the 2nd largest banking city in the US Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	fired egg - sorry, could not resist __________________ if you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him Live every week like it's shark week

07-23-2009, 10:48 AM	#7
swibirun is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-21-09 Location: Knoxville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Or you could drop it in around the opening of the plate setter if you have a very long pair of tongs. __________________ Chris Knoxville, TN two Big Green Eggs (large) Smoke Hollow smoker/grill combo www.nibblemethis.com

07-23-2009, 10:16 AM	#3
wildride3434 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-23-09 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	time to order a nomex gasket... I've never had one stick together but I have scorched a gasket and can sympathize. I don't know a gentle/non destructive way of getting them apart. If you've got the new gasket in hand a good sharp scraper may be the way to go. I'm sure someone here will chime in with more advice.

07-23-2009, 11:51 AM	#11
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It seems like it is ruined, you better just pack it up and send it to me. I will dispose of it properly. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

07-23-2009, 01:58 PM	#14
n-2-que is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-08-06 Location: Iowa City, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nomax seals are the best after i fried my set that came with my BGE out i installed the nomax and works perfectly now. all i did is emailed BGE told them what happened and in the mail they came the new nomax seals and was put on in 10 minutes if that using the super 77 3m spray glue __________________ Cook Brisket Bill - Cook - KCBS Judge Dianne- Go Getter - KCBS Judge Cooker CookShack- Fec100 BGE - Extra Large with Table Weber- 22 inch Kettle ______________ www.n2que.com

07-23-2009, 01:59 PM	#15
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: Manito, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks everyone - I did get it open after getting a small fire started inside. It's open, but the gasket is "limp." I'll have to replace it! __________________ Dan Large BGE x 2, Small BGE, Big Steel Keg, WSM, 22" Weber Kettle, Charmglow Gasser, The Holy Smoked UDS and her sister UDS, and one custom trailer-ed smoker. The universe's fastest and most accurate Thermapen. (Replaced by Brethren) IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker Thanks, Grillman, for the avatar! And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

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