The sorry state of my 23 year old grenade. Bands are nonexistent but the hinge and spring are perfect. Anyone redo their bands?
The sorry state of my 23 year old grenade. Bands are nonexistent but the hinge and spring are perfect. Anyone redo their bands?
by phaulski
11 Comments
rickm242
You should have a lifetime warranty on parts.
MangyMoose76
I’ve not replaced just my original bands. I just bought new rings with the updated hinge design. That new design helps prevent over/under bite of the lid.
CHASLX200
Send it to egg meg.
Gazrpazrp
I inherited a large egg that was in pretty bad shape, also from the 90’s. I bought the replacement band from Ace and a new draft door on Amazon. Replacement band fit well enough but you can sort of tell the new eggs are a slightly different shape. I had to open the holes up on the draft door to get them to align with the mounting holes on the egg. Then I used some sealant to fill in the gaps around the draft door as it wasn’t a perfect fit. It works really well now though.
iamdavidrice
Just replaced the bands on my 17 year old egg. The replacement bands they sell come with everything you need, new bands, new hinge, new handle, and new springs.
finalcut
Can you cover it when not in use to prevent the metal from falling apart?
I’ve had mine about 16 years and it’s in great shape. I am surprised yours is so degraded. .
DCGuinn
Do the whole kit, you’ve got a train wreck there. Mine just failed in the middle of a cook.
AlanOverson
Use it as a planter bro…even if it still works, a new one is prolly the best way to approach this. Not many cooking “appliances” (for lack of better term) last 23 years indoor or out. Use as Planter. Get a New one.
JBUCN
That actually looks like the egg is in great shape. I think with new bands you’ll be cooking quick. Seriously the ceramic looks awesome.
CptnRon302
Looks like the base was already replaced. Just get the new bands. You’ll be happy you did.
11 Comments
You should have a lifetime warranty on parts.
I’ve not replaced just my original bands. I just bought new rings with the updated hinge design. That new design helps prevent over/under bite of the lid.
Send it to egg meg.
I inherited a large egg that was in pretty bad shape, also from the 90’s. I bought the replacement band from Ace and a new draft door on Amazon. Replacement band fit well enough but you can sort of tell the new eggs are a slightly different shape. I had to open the holes up on the draft door to get them to align with the mounting holes on the egg. Then I used some sealant to fill in the gaps around the draft door as it wasn’t a perfect fit. It works really well now though.
Just replaced the bands on my 17 year old egg. The replacement bands they sell come with everything you need, new bands, new hinge, new handle, and new springs.
Can you cover it when not in use to prevent the metal from falling apart?
I’ve had mine about 16 years and it’s in great shape. I am surprised yours is so degraded.
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Do the whole kit, you’ve got a train wreck there. Mine just failed in the middle of a cook.
Use it as a planter bro…even if it still works, a new one is prolly the best way to approach this. Not many cooking “appliances” (for lack of better term) last 23 years indoor or out. Use as Planter. Get a New one.
That actually looks like the egg is in great shape. I think with new bands you’ll be cooking quick. Seriously the ceramic looks awesome.
Looks like the base was already replaced. Just get the new bands. You’ll be happy you did.
Of course you can replace them