BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 7/8" Bulb x 1" Flat x 1-7/8" Overall – Sold by Foot

Total Hearth BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 7/8" Bulb x 1" Flat x 1-7/8" Overall – Woven 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. This specialty 15PWM 4W woven gasket combines a large compressible bulb with a flat mounting section, making it well suited for compatible BBQ and smoker applications requiring a substantial gasket profile.

The gasket features an approximately 7/8" compressible woven bulb with a 1" flat mounting section for an overall width of approximately 1-7/8". Graphite-treated fiberglass provides durable high-temperature construction, while the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing helps position and hold the gasket during installation.

Because this BBQ gasket is sold by the running foot, you can purchase the amount required for your particular smoker, grill, firebox, cook chamber, or custom fabrication project.

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.
• Quantity 1 = 1 foot
• Quantity 2 = 2 continuous feet
• Quantity 3 = 3 continuous feet
• Quantity 5 = 5 continuous feet
• Quantity 10 = 10 continuous feet
• Quantity 15 = 15 continuous feet

Whenever possible, multiple feet ordered will be supplied as one continuous length. Measure the complete perimeter of your smoker door, grill lid, cook chamber, firebox, or access panel and allow some additional material for trimming and final fitting.

Key Features:
• High-Temperature BBQ & Smoker Gasket – Designed for compatible outdoor cooking equipment
• 15PWM Woven Tadpole Profile – Flexible bulb-and-tail gasket design
• 4W Woven Fiberglass Construction – Durable woven construction for demanding applications
• Large 7/8" Bulb – Compressible woven section can help fill compatible door and lid gaps
• 1" Flat Section – Provides a wide mounting and positioning area
• 1-7/8" Overall Width – Complete gasket profile measures approximately 1-7/8"
• Graphite Fiberglass – Suitable for demanding high-temperature environments
• PSA Backing – Helps hold and position the gasket during installation
• Sold by the Running Foot – Purchase only the amount required
• Continuous Length – Multiple feet supplied continuously whenever possible
• Helps Reduce Unwanted Leakage – A properly fitted gasket can help reduce smoke, heat, and unwanted air leakage
• Helps Improve Temperature Control – Reducing unwanted air leakage can help maintain more consistent cooking temperatures

Specifications:
• Brand: Total Hearth
• Product Type: BBQ smoker tadpole gasket / grill gasket
• Gasket Profile: 15PWM
• Construction: 4W woven tadpole
• Bulb Diameter: Approximately 7/8"
• Flat Section: Approximately 1"
• Overall Width: Approximately 1-7/8"
• Material: Fiberglass
• Finish: Graphite treated
• Backing: Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)
• Length: Sold by the running foot
• Quantity: 1 quantity = 1 running foot

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

How to Order:
Enter the total number of feet required as your quantity. For example, if your smoker requires 12 feet, enter a quantity of 12. You will receive approximately 12 continuous feet 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.

Measure Before Ordering:
BBQ grills and smokers use many different gasket profiles. Carefully compare your application with the approximately 7/8" bulb, 1" flat mounting section, and 1-7/8" overall width of this gasket.

The large 7/8" compressible bulb makes this profile particularly useful for compatible applications requiring substantial compression or a larger sealing surface. However, selecting an oversized gasket can prevent a door or lid from closing correctly, so carefully measure the available gap and required compression before ordering.

Do not select a gasket based on overall width alone. Consider the bulb diameter, flat section width, available gap, mounting surface, gasket orientation, and required compression.

Why Use a Tadpole Gasket on a Smoker?
A tadpole gasket combines a compressible sealing bulb with a flat mounting tail. On compatible BBQ equipment, the bulb can help fill gaps around doors and lids while the flat section provides a convenient mounting surface.

Reducing unwanted leakage around a smoker can help with heat retention, temperature stability, smoke management, and fuel efficiency. Results depend on the design and condition of the particular grill or smoker.

When Should a Smoker Gasket Be Replaced?
Consider replacement if you notice:
• Excessive smoke escaping around doors or lids
• Visible gaps around the cook chamber or firebox
• Flattened or compressed gasket material
• Frayed or torn fiberglass
• Hardened or brittle gasket material
• Missing sections
• Gasket separating from the mounting surface
• Deteriorated adhesive backing
• Loss of the original gasket profile
• Difficulty maintaining temperatures due to unwanted air leakage

PSA Self-Adhesive Backing:
The pressure-sensitive adhesive helps position the gasket during installation. Thoroughly remove old adhesive, grease, soot, carbon buildup, dirt, and debris before installation. The mounting surface should be clean and completely dry.

The PSA is primarily intended to assist with positioning. Depending on the smoker design, surface condition, operating environment, and mounting configuration, additional high-temperature adhesive or mechanical retention may be required.

Installation Tips:
• Make sure the smoker or grill is completely cool
• Remove the old gasket and loose gasket material
• Clean old adhesive, grease, soot, and carbon from the mounting surface
• Allow the surface to dry completely
• Test-fit the gasket before removing the PSA liner
• Determine the correct 7/8" bulb orientation
• Remove the backing gradually while installing
• Avoid stretching the woven gasket
• Work carefully around corners and curves
• Maintain consistent bulb positioning
• Check that doors and lids close correctly before finalizing installation
• Trim excess gasket only after determining the finished length

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

Before ordering, verify that the approximately 7/8" bulb, 1" flat section, 1-7/8" overall width, woven construction, graphite finish, and PSA backing are appropriate for your particular application.

Why Choose Total Hearth BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket?
This gasket combines a substantial 7/8" compressible woven bulb, 1" flat mounting section, 1-7/8" overall width, graphite-treated fiberglass construction, and PSA backing, making it a versatile option for compatible smoker and grill sealing projects.

Because it is sold by the running foot, you can purchase exactly the amount needed for your particular BBQ grill, smoker, firebox, cook chamber, or custom fabrication project.

Improve the seal on your compatible outdoor cooking equipment with the Total Hearth BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 7/8" Bulb x 1" Flat x 1-7/8" Overall – Woven Graphite Fiberglass with PSA – Sold by the Running Foot.