That was the easier solution than to re-do your molds to eliminate the door opening. Still give folks the flexibility to retrofit if they ever want to.
I was surprised to see that it even had the gas door, as Dennis has stopped making that the default design option. You have to request one now. No one was using them and we all had to re-engineer them to prevent unmonitored air in-leakage.
We just posted the 3rd highest total snowfall for January on record here: over 21", which is 13 inches above normal!
And, poof, it was almost all gone in 2 days this past weekend, when the temperature "skyrocketed" up to 45F and it rained.
This MAPP torch/weedburner works great - extends easily down into the basket while you stay comfortably away from the sparks.
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And if you don't have electricity nearby for the hairdryer, this battery-powered one works great.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D5FS7HA
You suckered me in, too, Charles! Just ordered a bag of Quebracho, Eucalyptus and Marabu. Hope that I like them better than the Super Premium mega-chunks!