Bull RT-700 Seal

[C. Keeper]

Okay, it's been discussed and folks have done it.
With that said, what is the suggested gasket size for the Bull if only one package?

 

[sandyut]

sorry no suggestions - other than I wouldn't bother sealing the door.

 

[sdynak]

This is what I used but I would still try 1/4in on the sides if I were to do it again with 1/8th on top & bottom.

Not unhappy just think it might seal a little better. I get a slight leak in the middle at the top.

https://www.amazon.com/Fireblack125-smoker-Gasket-Stick15-LavaLock/dp/B01DMFP1TO

 

[C. Keeper]

This is what I used but I would still try 1/4in on the sides if I were to do it again with 1/8th on top & bottom.

Not unhappy just think it might seal a little better. I get a slight leak in the middle at the top.

https://www.amazon.com/Fireblack125-smoker-Gasket-Stick15-LavaLock/dp/B01DMFP1TO

Thanks, that's a better price.

 

[sdynak]

Thanks, that's a better price.

No issues with it either.. holding up like a champ. I put a tab on each of the lid stops as well to soften that when opening.

 

[gaimcock]

When I first bought my bull, saw a bunch of info on sealing, so I sealed mine. Never cooked without the seal. Now I see a decent amount of people saying the seal is bad, the bull needs to "breathe". Seal truthers, what do you say?

 

[Greg Jones]

A search here will find more info on this than I expect you want to read. All grills and smokers that consume fuel breathe, by fresh air supplied at the burning point and by exhausting spent air at the other end of the cooker. Your Bull supplies fresh air via a fan that blows into the fire pot, and spent air is exhausted at the smoke stack. Nothing else in between matters, sealed or not. If you’ve sealed yours and it’s working fine, what more info do you need?

 

[Beach Bum]

I sealed mine (lid and smoke box) after some helpful advice and photos from Greg. I am very happy with the results. There is plenty of airflow through the grease drain and smoke stack. Cooking has been very good.

 

[breadman624]

I sealed mine (lid and smoke box) after some helpful advice and photos from Greg. I am very happy with the results. There is plenty of airflow through the grease drain and smoke stack. Cooking has been very good.

I'd like to see some pics of how you sealed the smoke box...my door wouldn't shut with it on there..

 

[Beach Bum]

Happy to do that. I will try to post a couple this weekend when I'm cooking.

 

[Greg Jones]

I'd like to see some pics of how you sealed the smoke box...my door wouldn't shut with it on there..

The door fit on the smoke box varies. Mine was so loose without the seal that the door handle wouldn’t stay in the closed position.

 

[Thor8594]

This is what I used but I would still try 1/4in on the sides if I were to do it again with 1/8th on top & bottom.

Not unhappy just think it might seal a little better. I get a slight leak in the middle at the top.

https://www.amazon.com/Fireblack125-smoker-Gasket-Stick15-LavaLock/dp/B01DMFP1TO

I had the same issue and I just put a washer under the hinge (farthest screw from hinge) to angle the hinge a bit and it fixed that right up.

 

[Beach Bum]

I'd like to see some pics of how you sealed the smoke box...my door wouldn't shut with it on there..

Here are photos of the lid and smokebox with the 1/8 x 1/2 gasket. The smokebox door is a tight fit. It was a bit loose before sealing.

 

[Tjs]

sorry no suggestions - other than I wouldn't bother sealing the door.

I used 3/4” X1/4”Lava Lock, works great! I also used it for the “stack”, with a cutout for the bolts. Keeps it WAY cleaner.

 

[Brother_Bluto]

I used 1/8 x 1/2 on top and bottom of door. Seems to be keeping the top and bottom clean which is all I was after. I didn't bother with the sides.