Door seal

[westexasmoker]

Anything special for cleaning the door seal, certain cleaner's??  And is the seal replaceable, I figure it will wear out over time....just looking ahead!   :)

C

[westexasmoker]

I did forget to mention...I broke a part of my plastic facing on my door using blocks to keep the door ajar and keep the temp down.  Just cosmetic(gotta love west texas wind) so I think I'm OK  but thinking about the seal if that is user replaceable??  Thanks

C

[Mr Walleye]

I just give mine a wipe with normal household cleaner on a rag after each use. The seal is replaceable, you can get them from Bryan at Yard & Pool for $9.99. here is a link to his parts listing.

http://www.yardandpool.com/home.php?cat=117

Mike

[Wildcat]

Denatured alcohol works well also.

[Ontrack]

Denatured alcohol works well also.

Wildcat taught me this trick and it works. I usually use it after every other smoke, so the gunk doesn't build up enough to make the seal stick to the frame, which can cause problems when you try to open the door.

[Wildcat]

Denatured alcohol works well also.

Wildcat taught me this trick and it works. I usually use it after every other smoke, so the gunk doesn't build up enough to make the seal stick to the frame, which can cause problems when you try to open the door.

Sorry Ontrack, but this was not my idea.  I do not recall for sure who posted this but I think it was Iceman.  I do, however, use denatured alcohol on many things such as cleaning windshields, etc. and have done so for many years.

[westexasmoker]

Thanks for the advice..Another question regarding the heating element, what is the typical life span before it'll need replacement?  I'm thinking I should have a spare on hand, what a bummer it would be to prep for a big weekend and find no heat?

Thanks
C

[Mr Walleye]

Westexas

I haven't heard of many heater elements burning out but for the price of them (cheap) a person should probably have a spare.

Mike