SouthCo Compression Latch, (Cajun Bandit Door).

[TonyUK]

Good Morning.

I've had a SC Comp Latch malfunction this morning whilst smoking a 6lb Lamb Butt. The latch will rotate but it won't compress. Not wanting to force it and break it, I have wired the door to the middle section with SS tying wire. Works ok, but I can't use the door.



My question is, is the SouthCo latch the same one for all three sized WSMs? I've looked on the interweb and can only find one size of the latch, so I'm guessing the latch is used for all three sizes of doors.

Edit: I have the 14.5" WSM.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Garvin R]

Good Morning.

I've had a SC Comp Latch malfunction this morning whilst smoking a 6lb Lamb Butt. The latch will rotate but it won't compress. Not wanting to force it and break it, I have wired the door to the middle section with SS tying wire. Works ok, but I can't use the door.

View attachment 103060

My question is, is the SouthCo latch the same one for all three sized WSMs? I've looked on the interweb and can only find one size of the latch, so I'm guessing the latch is used for all three sizes of doors.

Edit: I have the 14.5" WSM.

Thanks in advance.

I never open my door, I put a gasket on it and haven't open it since.

 

[TonyUK]

I never open my door, I put a gasket on it and haven't open it since.

I'm happy for you Gavin. But the fact you don't ever open your door is a moot point, and has little bearing to the question I asked.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

My equipment is so old, I have to relevant “fix” for this problem. I think you have managed the critical part of the cook with flying colours and can only recommend contacting MFR.
Being an aftermarket closure, size may not make a breath of difference.
Oh and, I frequently need to open the hatch on long cooks, a 14 has less fuel capacity than my 18 so, for extended cooks I have to refuel.

 

[TonyUK]

Being an aftermarket closure, size may not make a breath of difference.

That was my thinking too. But I'm not sure, so I hope someone who knows for certain can chime in.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

That was my thinking too. But I'm not sure, so I hope someone who knows for certain can chime in.

Hey, header says Cajun Bandit, did you get it from them? Drop them a note, they strike me as understanding folk. Maybe they can help.

 

[TonyUK]

Hey, header says Cajun Bandit, did you get it from them? Drop them a note, they strike me as understanding folk. Maybe they can help.

Why didn't I think of that?
Cajun B. contacted.

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

As far as I know one size fits all, when you check Webers parts only one part number.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

As far as I know one size fits all, when you check Webers parts only one part number.

He’s got a Cajun Bandit door so, I think contacting CB would be better than Weber.

 

[TonyUK]

He’s got a Cajun Bandit door so, I think contacting CB would be better than Weber.

Which I did, as you suggested, & CB have responded with the correct part number.
Let's see if JOSE has them in stock.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Which I did, as you suggested, & CB have responded with the correct part number.
Let's see if JOSE has them in stock.

Very cool, sometimes I can come up with a reasonable option even from 5 hours away!
Did they say anything about different product numbers for different size doors?

 

[TonyUK]

Very cool, sometimes I can come up with a reasonable option even from 5 hours away!
Did they say anything about different product numbers for different size doors?

Indeed. The interweb is a grate tool at times.
No they didn't, as I only requested info for the 14.5" door. (PN: 62-10-15).
JOSE (UK) does not stock them. SouthCo (UK) do have them, as do the a bbq outfit I use now and again. On sale for £14.00.