Lid question

[FireTechMike]

Do you think it’s worth sealing my Bronson 20?

 

[Timmy]

Do you think it’s worth sealing my Bronson 20?

It’s kinda up to you, the ONLY reason I did my Bronson was because I had enough left over from doing the lid on my Pro 780.

 

[Outta The Box BBQ]

Hey,

I am still debating on sealing my lid on my traeger pro 22. I guess my question is why do some traegers come with the lid sealed with a gasket and some don’t? Seems that the top of the line units have it. I chatted with a lady from traeger and the best answer I got about putting a gasket on the lid was well it didn’t come with it so don’t do it. Really?

thanks.

Late to the party on this one. I believe that unless you want to spend the money for the higher end, insulated Traeger's that using a lava lock gasket to seal the lid and any other leaks is a good thing.

Just got a Silverton 810 and it leaked from everywhere so the smoke was leaking out before doing it's job. I sealed both sides, front, and mating surfaces on the lid. Insta-presto better smoke flavor and temp control.

 

[Smile maker]

Late to the party on this one. I believe that unless you want to spend the money for the higher end, insulated Traeger's that using a lava lock gasket to seal the lid and any other leaks is a good thing.

Just got a Silverton 810 and it leaked from everywhere so the smoke was leaking out before doing it's job. I sealed both sides, front, and mating surfaces on the lid. Insta-presto better smoke flavor and temp control.

Did you use the same gasket material referenced above?

 

[Dcgunman]

Does your Silv 620 already have a built in seal???

The reason us 'lap over lid' guys do it is loss of heat and smoke, if your style don't have that problem then don't do it.

I no longer have the S620. Century 885 with no seal. I’ve been thinking a lot lately on getting this seal and sealing the lid. Do I seal the lid only? Or both the lid and frame? Will my temp probe wires affect the seal with the lid closed? I do have the hole on the side to put the probe wires through. I guess I’m just lazy and not use that hole. Easier to let it lay with lid down.