BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 1/2" Bulb x 1-1/8" Flat x 1-5/8" Overall – Self-Adhesive – Sold by Foot

Total Hearth BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 1/2" Bulb x 1-1/8" Flat x 1-5/8" Overall – High-Temp Graphite Fiberglass with PSA – Sold by the Running Foot

Improve the seal around your BBQ smoker, grill lid, cook chamber, firebox, or access door with this Total Hearth High-Temperature BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket. Designed for demanding outdoor cooking applications, this specialty gasket features an approximately 1/2" compressible bulb with a 1-1/8" flat fiberglass mounting section for an overall width of approximately 1-5/8".

The gasket is constructed from durable graphite-treated fiberglass and features approximately 1" wide pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing on the flat section to help position and hold the gasket during installation. The compressible bulb helps fill gaps around compatible smoker doors and grill lids, making this gasket an excellent choice for replacing worn seals or improving the seal on compatible BBQ smokers and grills.

Because this gasket is sold by the running foot, you can purchase exactly the amount needed for your smoker or grill instead of buying a predetermined gasket length.

IMPORTANT – SOLD BY THE RUNNING FOOT:
This BBQ smoker gasket is sold by the individual running foot. Enter the quantity based on the total number of feet required for your project.
• Quantity 1 = 1 foot
• Quantity 2 = 2 continuous feet
• Quantity 3 = 3 continuous feet
• Quantity 6 = 6 continuous feet
• Quantity 10 = 10 continuous feet

Whenever possible, multiple feet ordered will be supplied as one continuous length rather than individual 1-foot sections. Measure the complete perimeter or gasket path of your smoker door, grill lid, firebox, or cook chamber before ordering. We recommend allowing a small amount of additional material for trimming and final fitting.

Key Features:
• High-Temperature BBQ Smoker Gasket – Designed for compatible grills, smokers, cook chambers, fireboxes, doors, and lids
• Tadpole Gasket Design – Combines a compressible sealing bulb with a wide flat fiberglass mounting section
• 1/2" Bulb – Compressible fiberglass bulb helps conform to compatible smoker and grill sealing surfaces
• 1-1/8" Flat Section – Wide fiberglass mounting area provides a stable surface for gasket positioning
• 1-5/8" Overall Width – Complete gasket profile measures approximately 1-5/8" overall
• Approximately 1" PSA Backing – Pressure-sensitive adhesive helps position and hold the gasket during installation
• Graphite Fiberglass Construction – Durable high-temperature material suitable for demanding BBQ and smoker environments
• Sold by the Running Foot – Purchase only the amount needed for your smoker or grill
• Continuous Length – Multiple feet ordered will be supplied as one continuous length whenever possible
• Flexible Construction – Conforms around compatible smoker doors, grill lids, fireboxes, cook chambers, and access panels
• Replacement Smoker Seal – Ideal for replacing flattened, frayed, damaged, missing, or deteriorated gasket material
• Helps Reduce Smoke & Heat Leakage – A properly fitted gasket can help seal unwanted gaps around compatible doors and lids
• Improved Temperature Control – Reducing unwanted air leakage can help maintain more consistent smoker temperatures
• Total Hearth House Brand – High-temperature replacement gasket material for BBQ grill and smoker applications

Specifications:
• Brand: Total Hearth
• Product Type: BBQ smoker tadpole gasket / high-temperature grill gasket
• Gasket Style: Tadpole / bulb-and-tail gasket
• Bulb Diameter: Approximately 1/2"
• Flat Fiberglass Section: Approximately 1-1/8"
• Overall Width: Approximately 1-5/8"
• PSA Adhesive Width: Approximately 1"
• Material: Fiberglass
• Finish: Graphite treated
• Backing: Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)
• Length: Sold by the running foot
• Quantity: 1 quantity = 1 running foot
• Application: BBQ grills, smokers, cook chambers, fireboxes, doors, lids, access panels, and other compatible high-temperature sealing applications

Common BBQ & Smoker Applications:
• Offset smokers
• Pellet smokers
• Pellet grills
• Charcoal smokers
• Cabinet smokers
• Vertical smokers
• Barrel smokers
• Reverse-flow smokers
• Insulated smokers
• Custom-built smokers
• Commercial BBQ smokers
• Competition smokers
• Smoker cook chamber doors
• Smoker firebox doors
• Grill lids
• BBQ access doors and panels
• Other outdoor cooking equipment requiring a compatible tadpole-style high-temperature gasket

How to Order:
This Total Hearth BBQ smoker gasket is priced and sold by the running foot. Enter the total number of feet required in the quantity box when ordering.

For example, if your smoker requires 7 feet of gasket, enter a quantity of 7. You will receive approximately 7 continuous feet of gasket whenever possible.

If you are sealing multiple doors, lids, fireboxes, or access panels, measure each gasket path and add the measurements together before determining your order quantity. We recommend allowing a small amount of additional gasket material for trimming, corners, joints, and final fitting.

Measure Before Ordering:
BBQ smokers and grills use many different gasket sizes and profiles. Before ordering, compare the gasket profile and dimensions with your existing gasket or the sealing area on your smoker or grill.

This gasket features an approximately 1/2" bulb, 1-1/8" flat fiberglass section, 1-5/8" overall width, and approximately 1" PSA backing. Carefully measure your application to make sure this profile provides the appropriate fit and compression.

For best results, do not select a smoker gasket based only on overall width. The bulb diameter, flat section width, gasket profile, mounting surface, gap size, and required compression should all be considered when determining whether this gasket is appropriate for your application.

About the Tadpole Gasket Design:
Unlike conventional round BBQ rope gasket or flat smoker gasket tape, a tadpole gasket combines a compressible sealing bulb with a flat mounting tail. This specialized profile provides both a compressible sealing surface and a wide area for mounting the gasket.

On this gasket, the approximately 1/2" graphite fiberglass bulb provides the primary compressible sealing section while the approximately 1-1/8" flat fiberglass section provides the mounting surface. Together, the complete profile measures approximately 1-5/8" overall.

The flat section also features approximately 1" wide PSA self-adhesive backing to help hold the gasket in position during installation.

Why Use a Gasket on a BBQ Smoker?
Gaps around smoker doors, grill lids, cook chambers, and fireboxes can allow smoke, heat, and combustion air to escape or enter where it is not intended. On a compatible smoker, a properly fitted gasket can help create a more controlled seal around these openings.

Reducing unwanted leakage can help improve temperature control, heat retention, fuel efficiency, and smoke management. This can be particularly helpful on smokers with doors or lids that have developed gaps from normal use, manufacturing tolerances, or repeated heating and cooling.

When Should a BBQ Smoker Gasket Be Replaced?
Smoker and grill gaskets are exposed to repeated heating and cooling, grease, smoke, compression, outdoor conditions, and normal wear. Replacement should be considered if you notice:
• Smoke escaping excessively around the door or lid
• Visible gaps around the cook chamber or firebox
• Flattened or excessively compressed gasket material
• Frayed or torn fiberglass
• Hardened or brittle sections
• Missing gasket material
• Gasket separating from the mounting surface
• Damaged or deteriorated adhesive backing
• Loss of the original tadpole gasket profile
• Difficulty maintaining consistent smoker temperatures caused by unwanted air leakage

PSA Self-Adhesive Backing:
The flat fiberglass mounting section features approximately 1" wide pressure-sensitive adhesive backing. The PSA helps position and hold the gasket while it is being installed around compatible smoker doors, grill lids, fireboxes, and other sealing surfaces.

For best adhesion, remove old gasket material, adhesive residue, grease, soot, carbon buildup, dirt, and debris before installation. The mounting surface should be clean, dry, and free of contaminants before applying the new gasket.

Installation Tips:
• Make sure the grill or smoker is completely cool before beginning installation
• Remove the existing gasket and loose gasket material
• Scrape away old adhesive and heavy carbon buildup without damaging the mounting surface
• Clean grease, soot, dirt, dust, and debris from the gasket mounting area
• Allow the mounting surface to dry completely before installation
• Measure and test-fit the new gasket before removing the PSA protective backing
• Determine the proper orientation of the bulb before installation
• Remove the adhesive backing gradually while pressing the flat fiberglass section firmly into position
• Avoid stretching the gasket while installing it
• Work gradually around corners and curves to maintain the proper gasket profile
• Keep the gasket bulb positioned consistently around the sealing surface
• Trim excess gasket only after confirming the final required length
• Allow the adhesive to establish before operating the smoker whenever practical
• Follow the grill or smoker manufacturer's instructions when replacing gasket material

Important Fitment Note:
This is a generic Total Hearth BBQ and smoker gasket and is not manufactured specifically for one grill or smoker brand or model. Compatibility depends on the dimensions and sealing requirements of your particular equipment.

Before ordering, compare your application with the approximately 1/2" bulb, 1-1/8" flat section, 1-5/8" overall width, and approximately 1" PSA backing. If replacing an existing gasket, matching the original gasket profile and compression characteristics will generally provide the best starting point for determining compatibility.

Why Choose Total Hearth BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket?
The Total Hearth 1/2" Bulb x 1-1/8" Flat BBQ Tadpole Gasket provides a versatile high-temperature sealing solution for compatible smokers and grills. Its specialized design combines an approximately 1/2" compressible bulb, 1-1/8" flat fiberglass mounting section, 1-5/8" overall width, graphite-treated fiberglass construction, and approximately 1" PSA adhesive backing.

Because the gasket is sold by the running foot, you can purchase the amount required for your particular smoker or grill without paying for unnecessary material.

Replace a worn smoker seal or improve the fit around a compatible cook chamber, firebox, door, or grill lid with the Total Hearth BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 1/2" Bulb x 1-1/8" Flat x 1-5/8" Overall – High-Temperature Graphite Fiberglass with PSA – Sold by the Running Foot.