The fibre glass gasket replaces the felt between the lid and the base of your kamado. Fibre glass seals tighter and lasts longer than felt, so your lid closes airtight again and your kamado holds a stable temperature. You trim the gasket to size yourself for both the top and bottom rim.
Why a fibre glass gasket beats felt
Worn or compressed felt lets air escape along the rim of your lid. Your kamado then struggles to come back down in temperature and creeps upward unnoticed during a long session. With a new gasket you restore that seal, so the bottom vent and top controller are actually steering how much air gets in again.
- Seals tighter than the original felt
- Lasts significantly longer than felt
- Includes adhesive strips and heat-resistant sealant for fitting
- Restores a stable cooking temperature, even during long sessions
- Fit it yourself, no tools needed
- Trims to size for both the top and bottom rim
How to fit the gasket
Remove the old gasket and clean the ceramic so it's free of grease. Lay the new gasket on the bottom rim, trim it to size and tape the ends with the heat-resistant tape. Apply a bead of sealant about 3 mm wide along the top edge, close the lid and let it dry for ten minutes. Then repeat for the bottom rim.
Maintenance
Let the sealant cure fully after fitting before you fire up high for the first time. Never slam the lid shut, let it settle gently, and wipe the rim clean now and then with a dry cloth. Grease and ash harden the material faster, which costs you another gasket down the line.
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