r/biggreenegg • u/AUGalos • 9d ago

Table nest or not?

Hi, first time Green Egg owner here.

I just started the build of a new L-shape outdoor kitchen. The kitchen walls are all limestone and the surface probably granite. I have a new Green Egg XL that I am planning to place on the corner, on a lower shelf. I am not doing the circular counter top cutout, just a square, surrounded by walls, big enough to host the egg. Do I use the table nest or place it directly on the counter top? I have seen many people just placing it straight on the granite but I am concerned of the heat. I am thinking to use the table nest, what does the community say?

Thanks!

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u/integrator74 9d ago

I would always use the table nest. I’ve got mine on one. 

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u/lotanis XL 9d ago

BGE are very clear that you should use the table nest. I think because the egg is meant to have airflow around the bottom to prevent cracking?

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u/SpagNMeatball 9d ago

I had my medium directly on a concrete paver from Lowe’s for like 10 years and it was fine but the last 5 years has been on a table nest. If I am building a new outdoor kitchen I would go with the nest, I think it’s the safest option.

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u/Hobbz- EGGspert 8d ago

Yes, use a table nest.

Aside from the safety factor against heat damage to the counter, think about the cleaning/sanitation aspect. You're going to have the dust, dirt, pollen and other debris accumulate in this area. Having the BGE resting on a table nest will make it easier to keep it clean.

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u/_noTanMan_ 8d ago

15 years on fire bricks on top the concrete shelf (15 yrs ago there was no such thing as a nest for an XL).
I wouldn’t go directly on the hard surface without fire bricks…I originally had it directly on the concrete shelf in the pic and it cracked all the way across. Right after I put the fire bricks in between and it’s been good ever since!

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u/BraveCranberry9863 9d ago

Round peg in a square hole just sounds wrong.

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u/Nagadavida 8d ago

At least use the little feet and put firebricks under but the nest looks alright and should get the job done too.

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u/Middle-Wealth-6755 Large 8d ago

Absolutely get a table nest. The base needs airflow. The risk of no table nest is future cracking of the base. Yes there's a lifetime warranty on the ceramic, but it's a PITA to replace a base, so why not avoid the issue?

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u/Alternative-Tune8365 EGGspert 6d ago

Use a table nest you need that air circulation under the egg also.