{"product_id":"bbq-smoker-tadpole-gasket-7-8-bulb-1-inch-flat-sold-by-foot","title":"BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 7\/8\" Bulb x 1\" Flat x 1-7\/8\" Overall – Sold by Foot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove the seal around your BBQ smoker, grill lid, cook chamber, firebox, or access door with this \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Hearth High-Temperature BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specialty \u003cstrong\u003e15PWM 4W woven gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gasket features an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8\" compressible woven bulb with a 1\" flat mounting section for an overall width of approximately 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Graphite-treated fiberglass provides durable high-temperature construction, while the \u003cstrong\u003epressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing\u003c\/strong\u003e helps position and hold the gasket during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this BBQ gasket is \u003cstrong\u003esold by the running foot\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can purchase the amount required for your particular smoker, grill, firebox, cook chamber, or custom fabrication project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT – SOLD BY THE RUNNING FOOT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis BBQ smoker gasket is sold by the individual running foot. Enter the quantity based on the total number of feet required.\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 1 = 1 foot\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 2 = 2 continuous feet\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 3 = 3 continuous feet\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 5 = 5 continuous feet\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 10 = 10 continuous feet\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 15 = 15 continuous feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever possible, multiple feet ordered will be supplied as \u003cstrong\u003eone continuous length\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• High-Temperature BBQ \u0026amp; Smoker Gasket – Designed for compatible outdoor cooking equipment\u003cbr\u003e• 15PWM Woven Tadpole Profile – Flexible bulb-and-tail gasket design\u003cbr\u003e• 4W Woven Fiberglass Construction – Durable woven construction for demanding applications\u003cbr\u003e• Large 7\/8\" Bulb – Compressible woven section can help fill compatible door and lid gaps\u003cbr\u003e• 1\" Flat Section – Provides a wide mounting and positioning area\u003cbr\u003e• 1-7\/8\" Overall Width – Complete gasket profile measures approximately 1-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Graphite Fiberglass – Suitable for demanding high-temperature environments\u003cbr\u003e• PSA Backing – Helps hold and position the gasket during installation\u003cbr\u003e• Sold by the Running Foot – Purchase only the amount required\u003cbr\u003e• Continuous Length – Multiple feet supplied continuously whenever possible\u003cbr\u003e• Helps Reduce Unwanted Leakage – A properly fitted gasket can help reduce smoke, heat, and unwanted air leakage\u003cbr\u003e• Helps Improve Temperature Control – Reducing unwanted air leakage can help maintain more consistent cooking temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Brand: Total Hearth\u003cbr\u003e• Product Type: BBQ smoker tadpole gasket \/ grill gasket\u003cbr\u003e• Gasket Profile: 15PWM\u003cbr\u003e• Construction: 4W woven tadpole\u003cbr\u003e• Bulb Diameter: Approximately 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Flat Section: Approximately 1\"\u003cbr\u003e• Overall Width: Approximately 1-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Fiberglass\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Graphite treated\u003cbr\u003e• Backing: Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)\u003cbr\u003e• Length: Sold by the running foot\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity: 1 quantity = 1 running foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon BBQ \u0026amp; Smoker Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Offset smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Reverse-flow smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Pellet grills and smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Vertical smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Cabinet smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Barrel smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Charcoal smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Insulated smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Competition smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Commercial BBQ smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Custom-built smokers\u003cbr\u003e• Smoker cook chamber doors\u003cbr\u003e• Firebox doors\u003cbr\u003e• Grill lids\u003cbr\u003e• BBQ access doors and panels\u003cbr\u003e• Smokehouse doors\u003cbr\u003e• Other outdoor cooking equipment requiring a compatible high-temperature tadpole gasket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter the total number of feet required as your quantity. For example, if your smoker requires 12 feet, enter a quantity of \u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e. You will receive approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12 continuous feet\u003c\/strong\u003e whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are sealing multiple doors, lids, fireboxes, or access panels, measure each gasket path and add the measurements together before determining your order quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure Before Ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBBQ grills and smokers use many different gasket profiles. Carefully compare your application with the approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8\" bulb, 1\" flat mounting section, and 1-7\/8\" overall width\u003c\/strong\u003e of this gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8\" compressible bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not select a gasket based on overall width alone. Consider the \u003cstrong\u003ebulb diameter, flat section width, available gap, mounting surface, gasket orientation, and required compression\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Use a Tadpole Gasket on a Smoker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tadpole gasket combines a \u003cstrong\u003ecompressible sealing bulb with a flat mounting tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. On compatible BBQ equipment, the bulb can help fill gaps around doors and lids while the flat section provides a convenient mounting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing unwanted leakage around a smoker can help with \u003cstrong\u003eheat retention, temperature stability, smoke management, and fuel efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e. Results depend on the design and condition of the particular grill or smoker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Should a Smoker Gasket Be Replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsider replacement if you notice:\u003cbr\u003e• Excessive smoke escaping around doors or lids\u003cbr\u003e• Visible gaps around the cook chamber or firebox\u003cbr\u003e• Flattened or compressed gasket material\u003cbr\u003e• Frayed or torn fiberglass\u003cbr\u003e• Hardened or brittle gasket material\u003cbr\u003e• Missing sections\u003cbr\u003e• Gasket separating from the mounting surface\u003cbr\u003e• Deteriorated adhesive backing\u003cbr\u003e• Loss of the original gasket profile\u003cbr\u003e• Difficulty maintaining temperatures due to unwanted air leakage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSA Self-Adhesive Backing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Make sure the smoker or grill is completely cool\u003cbr\u003e• Remove the old gasket and loose gasket material\u003cbr\u003e• Clean old adhesive, grease, soot, and carbon from the mounting surface\u003cbr\u003e• Allow the surface to dry completely\u003cbr\u003e• Test-fit the gasket before removing the PSA liner\u003cbr\u003e• Determine the correct 7\/8\" bulb orientation\u003cbr\u003e• Remove the backing gradually while installing\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid stretching the woven gasket\u003cbr\u003e• Work carefully around corners and curves\u003cbr\u003e• Maintain consistent bulb positioning\u003cbr\u003e• Check that doors and lids close correctly before finalizing installation\u003cbr\u003e• Trim excess gasket only after determining the finished length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Fitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003egeneric Total Hearth BBQ and smoker gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not manufactured specifically for one grill or smoker brand. 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