Pit Barrel cooker coal basket arrived chipped

[Anteater23]

The people who sold it to me just said to put vegetable oil on it and it would be fine.

[Anteater23]

Thankfully I bought the ash pan so hopefully I don’t get that problem. Ty

[Alabama Smoke]

It is obviously bothering you so call them. You sound like something of a perfectionist, as am I. If it were me, I would call and ask for a replacement. Most likely they will send it to you no problem and not even want the original back. That would mean you have a spare if you ever need it.

[fzxdoc]

It might get some rust on it, but the structural integrity won't be compromised. It will probably last longer than the barrel does. And that's pretty much forever unless you rust out the bottom by not cleaning out the ash, as has happened to some folks here.

That said, it never hurts to call the PBC folks. In my experience, their customer service is outstanding, and they're straight-shooters. You'll enjoy dealing with them.

Kathryn

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit!
Your pretty, shinny basket will soon be covered in meat drippings and charcoal dust. Don't worry, be happy and start cooking!

[bbqLuv]

Anteater23 "Is this not a problem or is it something I should ask the retailer about?"
It is big enough of a problem for you to ask about.

I would call unless it was "as is".
For as long as you will remember that chip will be there, and I don't think it will fix itself or get any better.

Hello from NW Oregon.

[Anteater23]

Thank you

[Anteater23]

Thanks. It definitely won’t make it rust?

[Anteater23]

Yes I think so - I’m a newbie. In any case, do you think this is a problem and would make it rust?

[Strat50]

Don't worry, just cook. Trust uncle Strat on this...

[Jerod Broussard]

You good. Coal basket will be fine.

[jfmorris]

The picture you show is steel. Not ceramic. And maybe you meant to say porcelain coated steel, not ceramic?

[Anteater23]

Ceramic? Not mine ...

I’m pretty sure they ship ceramic ones now.

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit.

[MBMorgan]

Ceramic? Not mine ...