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I just purchased a RT-700 what are the pros and cons of weather stripping the lid, will I get more wood flavor?
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No more wood flavor from sealing the lid, it will only help to keep the outside surfaces of the grill cleaner.I just purchased a RT-700 what are the pros and cons of weather stripping the lid, will I get more wood flavor?
There is a difference between needing a seal and benefiting from a seal. There is also a reason why other grill manufacturers put seals on their higher-end models, while recteq does not. Adding a seal also adds cost, and just like recteq’s choice of steel thickness and design for a deflector shield, there are obvious areas where they make compromises on the quality of the grills.I figured if Recteq felt it needed a seal, they would have put one on...
Thanks for your responseNo more wood flavor from sealing the lid, it will only help to keep the outside surfaces of the grill cleaner.
search it...its been covered a 10000 times on hereI just purchased a RT-700 what are the pros and cons of weather stripping the lid, will I get more wood flavor?
Ah yes.. the debate. I think many here defer to comment on this anymore. To each his own I say myself.
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Don't seal... RecTec used to in fact say NOT to seal. It will definitely decrease your smoke flavor and disrupt airflow.I just purchased a RT-700 what are the pros and cons of weather stripping the lid, will I get more wood flavor?
It might be helpful to include what you base such a definitive statement on.It will definitely decrease your smoke flavor and disrupt airflow.
I sealed the lid on my Bull before my first cook. My main goal was to keep the exterior clean and it has worked so far, been almost 3 months of cooking in it weekly. I will say though that the adhesive that holds the seal to the lid surface did not hold up against the HI setting when searing steaks on the Bull (560F) so I had to replace a portion. The fabric of the lava lock was not damaged, but the glue melted and a part of the seal shifted.I just purchased a RT-700 what are the pros and cons of weather stripping the lid, will I get more wood flavor?