Anyone have a good way to reshape the lid? this is for a 1986 22" kettle. What about adding a gasket seal or something similar around the rim? I would like to be able to use it for low and slow cooks.
First thing I'd try is give it a "hug," gently bending the lid in the direction it needs adjustment.
If that doesn't work, two office binder clips on opposite sides works great. See picture. This is my preferred route. Most of my older kettles are slightly warped.
I have also used lava lock gaskets with success. You'll need to clean the lid very well to get good adhesion.
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I just had to do this on a new lid that was out of round and would not even fit on the bowl. I removed the handle and rested the lid upside down (since you can't remove your lid handle, you'll have to improvise, using a towel on what ever surface you use). I Used a tape measure to check edge-to-edge from 12 o'clock, to 6, then from 3 o'clock to 9. Gave it a gentle squeeze on the wider of the two measurements, it doesn't take much pressure at all, and checked it again. Repeated. Got those two measurements even, then turned it 45 degrees and did it again. That did the trick. Check the bowl as well. Hope this helps and good luck.
Thank you, I will try the squeeze method! If I do end up needing lava lock would you suggest putting it on the bowl or lid side?
Quote from: butterybenihana on September 12, 2021, 07:37:25 PM
Thank you, I will try the squeeze method! If I do end up needing lava lock would you suggest putting it on the bowl or lid side?
Lid.
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If you 'hug' it too much, it won't fit on the bowl, I found that out the hard way. Might be better to stretch the shorter measurement, gently of course. If there is any crackling sounds...I'd stop.