The seal is an essential element for the proper functioning of your kamado. It ensures the airtightness between the bowl and the lid to maintain a stable temperature, precisely control the air inlets, and optimise charcoal consumption.
Over time and with repeated heating cycles, the original seal can wear out, flatten, crack, or lose its effectiveness. Replacing it allows you to regain the initial performance of your kamado and improve the quality of cooking.
WHY REPLACE THE SEAL OF YOUR KAMADO?
A worn seal causes unwanted air leaks that disrupt temperature control and increase fuel consumption.
Replacing the seal allows you to:
Regain optimal airtightness.
Better control cooking temperatures.
Reduce charcoal consumption.
Stabilise long cooks and smoking.
Improve the overall performance of the kamado.
FIBREGLASS: A MORE EFFECTIVE SOLUTION THAN FELT
Unlike traditional felt seals, fibreglass offers better resistance to high temperatures, humidity, and wear.
BETTER HEAT RESISTANCE
Fibreglass more easily withstands repeated temperature rises generated by high-temperature cooking and pizzas.
LONGER LIFESPAN
The fibreglass tubular seal retains its thickness and sealing properties for longer. It compresses less quickly than a traditional felt seal.
OPTIMAL AIRTIGHTNESS
Its tubular shape allows for better compression when closing the dome, thus limiting air leaks and heat loss.
WHEN TO CHANGE THE SEAL OF YOUR KAMADO?
The frequency of replacement directly depends on the use of the barbecue.
OCCASIONAL USE
For leisure use a few times a month, the seal can maintain its performance for several years.
REGULAR USE
For frequent use, especially during long cooking sessions or high temperatures, periodic replacement may be necessary to maintain a perfect seal.
SIGNS OF WEAR
Replacement is advised when:
The seal is flattened.
The seal is peeling off.
Cracks appear.
The lid is no longer perfectly airtight.
Charcoal consumption increases abnormally.
Temperatures become more difficult to stabilise.
A MORE ECONOMICAL AND PRECISE COOKING
An effective seal helps retain heat inside the kamado and optimises air circulation. You consume less charcoal while benefiting from better cooking consistency.
Whether you are grilling, cooking at low temperatures, smoking, or making pizzas, good sealing directly contributes to the performance of your barbecue.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Feature
Detail
Product
Tubular seal for kamado
Material
High strength fibreglass
Function
Sealing between the bowl and the lid
Heat resistance
Very high
Moisture resistance
Yes
Type of seal
Tubular
Usage
Kamado barbecue
Installation
Replacement of the original seal
Ent
No specific maintenance
Main benefit
Reduction of heat loss
FIBREGLASS VS FELT COMPARISON
Criterion
Fibreglass
Felt
Heat resistance
Excellent
Average
Lifespan
High
More limited
Resistance
Excellent
Average
Thickness retention
Very good
Tendency to crush
Long-term sealing
Durable
Decreases more quickly
Maintenance
Minimal
More frequent
Suitable for high temperatures
Yes
Limited
THE ADVANTAGES OF TUBULAR FIBREGLASS SEALS
Better sealing of the kamado
More durable than a felt seal
Reduction of heat loss
Optimised charcoal consumption
More stable temperature
Ideal for long cooking and smoking
Resistant to moisture and weather conditions
Simple installation when replacing the original seal
