Mannydog
Well-known member
I've had my RT-590 for three years now, and still love it. I had sealed all around the inside of the lid with LavaLock when it was brand new. Lately the seal has become compressed and a bit hardened in some places (see pic). It doesn't seem to let smoke escape (yet), but the adjacent areas are starting to get pretty dark, and I'm pretty lazy when it comes to keeping this baby shiny.
So my questions for those wiser souls who've sealed their lids & had their RT smokers for a while, are the following:
* Have you ever changed out the old LavaLock tape?
* Is it a good idea, or even worth it?
* If so, how often is a good rule of thumb for this?
* If so, any tips for removing the LavaLock and cleaning away the gunk before replacing?
My RT-590 is clearly in need of some Barkeepers Friend and some TLC anyway, so wondered if I should make replacing the seal part of the project.
Thanks all, in advance.
So my questions for those wiser souls who've sealed their lids & had their RT smokers for a while, are the following:
* Have you ever changed out the old LavaLock tape?
* Is it a good idea, or even worth it?
* If so, how often is a good rule of thumb for this?
* If so, any tips for removing the LavaLock and cleaning away the gunk before replacing?
My RT-590 is clearly in need of some Barkeepers Friend and some TLC anyway, so wondered if I should make replacing the seal part of the project.
Thanks all, in advance.