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Mr.Smoke

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SSP acquisition
« on: April 12, 2018, 04:05:55 PM »
I will be acquiring my first SSP. According to the owner everything works including the gas assist. My only small concern is the opening in the bowl where the ignitor enters. Is it common to have very minor corrosion/ porcelain chipping around this area. I’ve read that leaving the gas assist running too long can cause this. I’ve included a photo. Opinions appreciated. Also the one touch fins look rusted. Should I try to clean up or just replace the whole thing with the newer version. I know the old style is discontinued. Thanks

« Last Edit: April 14, 2018, 11:54:57 AM by Mr.Smoke »
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Foster Dahlet

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Re: SSP acquisition
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2018, 06:19:43 AM »
IDK if it is common or not.  But, I can tell you that my 16 yr old SSP does not have that corrosion/chipping in that area. 
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addicted-to-smoke

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Re: SSP acquisition
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2018, 09:27:15 AM »
I have O and EI code SSPs here. Both have a little rusting around the hole, not as bad as that. I can't say how they were used prior to my ownership, but I do my best to only run the gas a few minutes unless I'm in some super hurry, which is rare. The chimney does the rest.
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Mr.Smoke

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Re: SSP acquisition
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2018, 03:38:59 PM »
Thanks gents. I will clean it up and continue to use my chimney.
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Mr.Smoke

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Re: SSP acquisition
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2018, 11:47:21 AM »
Picked up the Red Mist EZ code SSP this morning. Needs a bath but otherwise in great condition. The only issue I can see so far is the ash sweep won’t turn due to rust. A whack with a rubber mallet may take care of it. Also the bar that holds the ash collar is also rusted pretty bad. Does Brian still make these or does anyone know where I can source one out? I’m stoked to keep this one in the club.






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joejenks

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Re: SSP acquisition
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2018, 12:01:25 PM »
It's not that uncommon to have a rusty bunghole

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