i love mine.....use it all the time....we use both the BGE and Treager in our cooking contest.....pricey alittle but lifetime warranty makes it easier to swallow. It is an extension of the kitchen.....i have not had any problem maintaining heat or getting hot....it heats up to 800 degrees.....well worth it for sure!!!! BTW---we have a large egg
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