LavaLock WSM Gasket Kit, Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5 22.5 Nomex RTV grill seal

Absolutely brilliant. Yes you can source the individual components on your own, but good luck finding the same trusted rtv. If you have a smokey mountain this will change your life. I already knew from owning a kettle that these gaskets would be necessary so I ordered them when I bought a smokey mountain. I got in at least a dozen cooks before I installed the gaskets so I got well acquainted with the stock performance. If you use a temperature controller with your smokey mountain set up with these gaskets it will blow you away, the picture of the graph on the American reviews is no lie. You won't need to do the bottom seal on a smokey mountain so you'll have extra left over for a kettle if you have one, it's like a two for one deal.

If your gasket comes off, you likely did something wrong, didn't prepare the surface properly, or didn't use enough adhesive. This is a good product, and if you take your time and follow the instructions, use a little common sense, you won't have any problems. Installation was not difficult, just takes time and patience, like anything. My 9-year-old helped me, and we didn't have any problems. It definitely cuts down on the smoke leakage, though it does not completely eliminate it. I installed the door gasket on the WSM body, versus the door. I had read you need a different latch if you put it on the door, and if I did need to replace the door for whatever reason, I wouldn't lose the gasket. Common sense implies adding a gasket will make the latch tighter. You may need to adjust, but do so carefully. I did not have an issue with adjusting mine, but I was careful and took my time. So far so good, smoked a few times with it already, and no issues, and seems to do a pretty good job of sealing up the doors and top. Overall though, in hindsight, I'm not really sure why this product would be so highly touted as I read. Since your top vent will always be at least a little bit open which is always letting smoke out, why then is sealing up the door and top so important? All in all, a good product, but instructions not so clear. Might not be for people who aren't handy or have a lack of patience.

Funciona conforme a lo esperado.

Got a used Weber 18” smoker for a steal, but it was rather leaky around the top and flimsy door. Used this kit recommended by several friends. Must say it really helped my smoker out! It now holds temps much more stable. Hardly any smoke escapes from the lid and door. So far I’ve been impressed with the product. Wish I’d gotten it sooner. Installing was super easy. Just clean the surface well and allow to cure! Great product and would recommend to others with a leaky smoker

Permet un contrôle plus facile de la température et ça consomme moins de briquette !