We used this produt for an outside bar top. We recently saw that large bubble have pushed up from underneath. What caused this? It does sit in the sun and we had a plate of grilled food sitting on top. We used this produt for an outside bar top. We recently saw that large bubble have pushed up from underneath. What caused this? It does sit in the sun and we had a plate of grilled food sitting on... » Read More We used this produt for an outside bar top. We recently saw that large bubble have pushed up from underneath. What caused this? It does sit in the sun and we had a plate of grilled food sitting on top. « Show Less
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You have two things that the manufacturer warns against, Firsr, since the product is basically a plastic when cured, sunshin will eventually discolor and second ( which probably caused the bubble) was not to place any hot objects directly onto the surface, we have not experienced what happen to you. I would also recommend that you contact the manufacturer with more questions, since they respond fast by e-mail and have been veery helpful for us.
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wood is pores, it traps air, oils,moisture, and such. was it a new top ? or had it been out doors and just re coated with this product. depending on the type of wood. I have found that using just a good clear wood sealer, letting it soak in real good and letting it sit for at least 72 hours or more helps as well as making sure the wood even with out sealer is good and dry before coating. as well even if you coat just the top, it being out side it will draw moisture from the bottom as well. using a good sealer on all areas not being coated with this product also helps. that is what generally causes any wood finish to fail being exposed to the out doors. wood is pores, it traps air, oils,moisture, and such. was it a new top ? or had it been out doors and just re coated with this product. depending on the type of wood. I have found that using just a good clear wood sealer, letting it soak in real good and letting it sit for at least 72 hours or more helps as well as making sure the wood even with out sealer is good and dry before coating. as well even if you coat just the top, it being out side it will draw moisture from the bottom as well. using a good sealer on all areas not being coated with this product also helps. that is what generally... » Read More wood is pores, it traps air, oils,moisture, and such. was it a new top ? or had it been out doors and just re coated with this product. depending on the type of wood. I have found that using just a good clear wood sealer, letting it soak in real good and letting it sit for at least 72 hours or more helps as well as making sure the wood even with out sealer is good and dry before coating. as well even if you coat just the top, it being out side it will draw moisture from the bottom as well. using a good sealer on all areas not being coated with this product also helps. that is what generally causes any wood finish to fail being exposed to the out doors. « Show Less
1200794
Probably over exposure; try turning the rack upside down or decreasing cook time; some times I wrapped the vegies in aluminum foil but to close to the heat source or too much cook time is probably the problem
578931
My guess is that the material is not sticking to the platform. Try preheating it.
1232679
I have found the outside temperature affects it. Try adjusting your vents and place the grill vents towards the prevailing winds.
639040
It should not be doing that. It should sit in a fixed position and the only thing moving is the bubble blower circulating into the bubble soap and blowing bubbles. Send it back.
2285038
The cover sits on the top of the spa, allowing it to be locked down, so the answer would be the thickness of your cover. The bar on the top of the Cover Rock-It actually sits on top of the cover.
1868250
We had the same problem but reheated & reshaped it again. Be sure to keep it in the hot water for as long as instructed...
2050168
The food does not sit in the water. The top pan with the holes in it sits on a lip of the lower pan, thus raising it. Obviously you don't fill the lower pan to the top with water.
529994
If I remember correctly, there was a pungent aroma at first. However, over the last couple months it has faded down to near nothing (I just gave it a sniff now before writing this). I suppose if it's really bugging you, leave it outside in the sun for an hour or so (anything longer and it might start cracking due to its fake nature) to let any coatings or chemicals off-gas.
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I recently purchased this product too and had the same problem initially. The bubble would just build up or bunch up until they got so big they would spill out the side of the ladder. It eventually started working more reliably. I think there is a coating from manufacturing that initially prevents the bubble from moving up the ladder. You can try using a soft sponge and dish detergent to wash the ladder or just let the bubbles action start working on its own the longer the ladder is in the water and the residue is removed on its own. The only other problem with this simple system is that the yeast fermentation mixture only lasts about two weeks for me and does not produce CO2 for 28 days mentioned in the instructions.
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Yeah, that's why they encourage you to do so outdoors.. I don't know if there's something wrong with mine, but it takes a very long time to bake the moisture out of it. I've left it in for 5-6 hours and it's still full of moisture (maybe it's a FL problem??)
21203
You may have some buildup in there. If you heat up some water and pour it over it might help. Also you may want to contact them directly. dorcousa.com
559411
I think Greg's answer is spot on but, and this is just a thought - is it possible you placed it close to the heating element when you took it off and didn't realize? I would contact the maker, maybe you got a clunker top.
2211672
I am not sure what your concern is. Is it deterioration from sun exposure? Is it bacteria growth in full sun? I have one in shade and the other gets 1/2 day sun. No problems with either. These barrels are heavy duty construction. They will most likely outlive me.
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You didn't use cooking spray on there did you? We have used our's many many times even out on the grilland only use flour under the crust and never had anything stick.We have never preheated our stone and still never had anything stick.
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Have you tried looking at the indicator from a lower position (looking up at it)? We thought the same about ours, and later realized that while looking at it from above (its) counter height that it always looked full. Upon stooping down we noticed that the bars were actually decreasing with the keg contents, just the lights show through and always appear full when looking down at it. Now we always know when we have to get ready to crack another. :-)
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My understanding is that real wax is used, and if so it would not fare well in the sun. Perhaps another buyer has tried this and will answer.