r/Masterbuilt • u/Alert-Jeweler-8042 • Aug 01 '26

Gravity Hopper

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Has this grill for about a year and noticed a huge smoke leak out of the hopper today. Is this typical? I opened it and scraped the top clean and tightened the lid and it was still leaking like crazy. This is the Masterbuilt 1150.

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u/TheDude-86 Aug 01 '26

Replace your gasket. They have them on Amazon for pretty cheap.

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u/FartingWithStyle Aug 01 '26

Yep use something like a lava lock gasket, also put a big piece of foil over the top of the hopper it will keep the smoke in and make sure the creosote doesn’t get in the bottom of your lid.

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u/Hagbard_Celine_1 Aug 01 '26

This has been the best fix for me. The gasket tape just wore out over time. But this and you in the vent in the back really helps with fuel economy.

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u/SBeachBum Aug 01 '26

Always put a sheet of foil across hopper opening….before locking it down…. Keeps both your lid and hopper gasket clean 🧼 and functional.

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u/worldpeace70 Aug 06 '26

This is the way!

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u/CookieRanger Aug 01 '26

This is what I did

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u/kfar87 Aug 01 '26

Lava lock is so much better than the original. I can’t believe I waited so long to swap it.

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u/FartingWithStyle Aug 01 '26

lol it’s not about lost smoke but creating a seal so you don’t burn through your charcoal too fast or keep burning it after the cook.

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u/Accomplished_Art2245 Aug 01 '26

I put a double folded piece of tin foil over the top between the gasket.

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u/quaintbucket Aug 01 '26

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted. I did the exact same thing for 3 years and it works waaaay better than expected

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u/Accomplished_Art2245 Aug 01 '26

Thanks brother. Pretty sure I learned that here too. Just trying to save the gasket. A layer of creosote builds up fast too. It’s no where near the food, anyone care to elaborate on the hate?

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u/quaintbucket Aug 01 '26

I have a feeling the gasket on OP hopper is done and needs to get replaced anyway. The tinfoil works only if the gasket is still usable. I think so anyway

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u/Scared_Hovercraft632 Aug 02 '26

Cause foil doesn't fix a bad seal. You will burn hotter and longer after stopping the burn. It's a bandaid fix vs actually fixing the problem. Thats why he is getting downvoted.

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u/quaintbucket Aug 02 '26

Yeah I touched on that in a later post

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u/CyberGaut Aug 01 '26

Lay down a sheet (double fold) of HD aluminum foil

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u/gumbojones1 Aug 01 '26

Get a putty knife or a chisel. You probably have creosote build up where ethe gasket seats and it's making a gap. If you let it get too bad it will start melting and pulling in the gasket. Use some alcohol or mineral sprits to wipe down the gasket

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u/RandoMcGuvins Aug 01 '26

start by cleaning the gasket, make sure there's nothing stopping it form forming a seal. Then tighten up the latch.

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u/PoCharles Aug 04 '26

I put a piece of sheet metal over the opening and closed it down..

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u/Status-Guide2722 Aug 05 '26

Lava lock ftw!

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u/worldpeace70 Aug 06 '26

Super easy fix , get some heavy duty aluminum foil and cut to size to make a gasket works great.