Need some advice. I’ve got a warranty claim submitted, but the dealer said it could take up to six weeks for it to come in.
I’ve got a few family events coming up and I was hoping to have the egg available.
I was thinking about buying a firebox, using that, and then doing the old switcheroo when the warranty-one comes in.
Any thoughts on other options? I’ve attached a picture to post. Is it usable in the meantime?
by RRunner316
23 Comments
Use that one- it will be fine. Use it the rest of the year. The next two years. Your egg won’t care.
As long as it cleanly goes back together like a puzzle it’s fine, I ran a small egg with the firebox in three pieces for years, it all fit back snug and worked fine.
You can still cool with it like that, it may just run a little hot on the low and slow side. Just baby it a little more than usual and keep in mind that over time the temperature is gonna rise no matter how low you set it. Had a cracked bowl for a year, out of my own laziness.
Still works. Order a kick ash basket to raise it off a bit. I’m still using my cracked firebox and have the warranty replacement in the garage.
You’re 100% fine. I’ve had a cracked firebox like this going on 3 years now. You won’t notice a difference and if you buy a new one hold off putting it in until you really break that one. Even after your break it the way it’s broken you’ll be able to set it back in and it will be fine.
A whole section cracked out of my firebox like fifteen years ago and I just put it back in and cook like a boss. Fifteen years.
Mines cracked in 2. It’s been that way for 4 years! lol, I have the replacement in my garage no need to change it out if it still does its job.
Mine is way worse and I’ve used it for years. I never bother to replace them until there are several pieces that don’t fit together well anymore. This box has years left in it so don’t worry about using it as long as you like.
I would see if another retailer can get it faster.
Cook on it and enjoy
Get the replacement, if you want.
Use it in the meantime.
I used mine for a few years before I filed a claim. Just don’t remove it or handle it very carefully. New one is good now.
Mines been broken for quite some time. No noticable effect.
Mine is broke. Cooks fine. I didn’t even put a claim in on it. Don’t plan to. Hell this post reminded me that it is broke. You will be absolutely fine
I bought stainless steel wire from Harbor Freight, took 3 long pieces of wire & twisted them together. Then, I wrapped that around the firebox & twisted it together. It’s been like that for over 10 years
Just keep cooking you’re fine
Mine has been severely cracked for the last four years, much worse than yours, and it works just as well as when it was new.
I warrantied my firebox about 6 years ago and still using it. The new one is still in the box. No reason to switch it til it actually breaks
Still works
I would 100% just use it for the next six weeks (or hell, six months) until the new one shows up. It cracked but it’s not exactly a disaster. Be more concerned about dealing with the people who are gonna show up at your house than this, LOL.
Its fine. Continue to use as needed.
Defect identified, carry on, egg normally…. Just be careful cleaning it
Most vets take out 20 pieces vs the original 2-3 that it came with. I feel like it gives me even better temp control. Keep using it !