BBQ Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 1/2" Bulb x 1-1/4" Overall – 1,000°F Self-Adhesive – Sold by Foot
Total Hearth BBQ & Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 1/2" Bulb x 1-1/4" Overall – 1,000°F Graphite Fiberglass Self-Adhesive Grill Gasket – Sold by the Running Foot Improve the seal and temperature control of your BBQ grill, smoker, pellet grill, or outdoor cooking equipment with this Total Hearth High-Temperature BBQ & Smoker Tadpole Gasket. Designed for compatible smoker doors, grill lids, firebox doors, access panels, and other high-heat sealing applications, this specialty gasket combines an approximately 1/2" diameter compressible bulb with a flat mounting section for an overall width of approximately 1-1/4". Constructed from durable graphite-treated fiberglass, this BBQ gasket has a service rating up to 1,000°F (538°C). The flat mounting section features a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing that helps hold the gasket in position during installation. A properly fitted smoker or grill gasket can help reduce unwanted smoke and heat leakage around compatible doors and lids, helping your cooker maintain more consistent operating temperatures. Because this gasket is sold by the running foot, you can order exactly the amount needed for your BBQ or smoker project. IMPORTANT – SOLD BY THE RUNNING FOOT: This gasket is sold by the individual running foot. Enter the quantity based on the total number of feet required for your application. • Quantity 1 = 1 foot • Quantity 2 = 2 continuous feet • Quantity 3 = 3 continuous feet • Quantity 6 = 6 continuous feet • Quantity 10 = 10 continuous feet Whenever possible, multiple feet ordered will be supplied as one continuous length rather than individual 1-foot sections. Measure the complete perimeter or gasket path of your grill or smoker before ordering and consider allowing a small amount of additional material for trimming and installation. Key Features: • BBQ Grill & Smoker Gasket – Designed for compatible high-temperature outdoor cooking equipment sealing applications • Sold by the Running Foot – Purchase only the amount required for your grill or smoker • Continuous Length – Multiple feet ordered will be supplied as one continuous length whenever possible • Tadpole Gasket Profile – Combines a compressible sealing bulb with a flexible flat mounting section • 1/2" Diameter Bulb – Compressible fiberglass bulb helps conform to compatible doors, lids, and mating surfaces • 1-1/4" Overall Width – Total gasket profile including the bulb and flat mounting portion • Graphite-Treated Fiberglass – Durable woven fiberglass construction for demanding high-temperature applications • 1,000°F Service Rating – Rated for service temperatures up to 1,000°F (538°C) • PSA Self-Adhesive Backing – Pressure-sensitive adhesive helps simplify gasket positioning and installation • Helps Reduce Smoke Leakage – Proper installation can help seal gaps around compatible smoker and grill doors • Helps Retain Heat – Reducing unwanted air and heat leakage can help maintain more consistent cooking temperatures • Non-Asbestos Construction – Fiberglass gasket material contains no asbestos • Moisture Resistant – Will not absorb water or attract mold or mildew • Minimal Fraying – Woven construction helps reduce excessive fraying or unraveling when properly cut • Flexible Construction – Suitable for compatible straight, curved, and shaped BBQ sealing surfaces Specifications: • Product Type: BBQ grill and smoker tadpole gasket • Brand: Total Hearth • Gasket Style: Fiberglass tadpole tape • Bulb Diameter: Approximately 1/2" • Overall Width: Approximately 1-1/4" • Material: Woven fiberglass • Finish: Graphite treated • Backing: Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) • Adhesive Type: Self-adhesive backing • Temperature Service Rating: Up to 1,000°F (538°C) • Water Absorption: Will not absorb water • Mold/Mildew: Does not attract mold or mildew • Asbestos: None • Length: Sold by the running foot • Quantity: 1 quantity = 1 running foot • Application: Compatible BBQ grills, smokers, pellet grills, cookers, fireboxes, doors, lids, and other high-temperature sealing applications How to Order: This Total Hearth BBQ tadpole gasket is priced and sold by the running foot. Enter the total number of feet you need in the quantity box when ordering. For example, if your smoker requires 7 feet of gasket, enter a quantity of 7. You will receive approximately 7 continuous feet of gasket whenever possible. If you are sealing multiple doors, lids, fireboxes, access panels, or other surfaces, measure each gasket path and add the measurements together before determining your order quantity. We recommend allowing a small amount of additional material for trimming, corners, and final fitting. Why Use a Tadpole Gasket on a BBQ Grill or Smoker? Unlike conventional flat BBQ gasket tape or round rope gasket, a tadpole gasket combines a compressible sealing bulb with a flat mounting tail. The rounded bulb provides the primary compression and sealing surface, while the flat portion provides a convenient area for mounting the gasket. This design can be especially useful on compatible smoker doors, grill lids, firebox doors, and access panels where a compressible gasket is needed to fill the gap between two mating surfaces. This Total Hearth gasket features an approximately 1/2" diameter bulb and 1-1/4" overall width. Always compare these dimensions with your existing gasket and the available mounting area before ordering. Improve Smoker Temperature Control: Air leaks around smoker doors, grill lids, fireboxes, and access panels can allow heat and smoke to escape. Depending on the type of cooker, unwanted airflow can also make temperature management more difficult. Installing a properly sized high-temperature gasket can help reduce unwanted air, smoke, and heat leakage, helping your smoker or grill maintain a more controlled cooking environment. This can be especially useful when restoring older smokers, replacing compressed factory gasket material, repairing custom-built BBQ pits, or improving the seal on compatible doors and lids. High-Temperature Graphite Fiberglass Construction: This BBQ tadpole gasket is manufactured from woven fiberglass with a graphite treatment and has a service rating up to 1,000°F (538°C). The fiberglass construction provides a combination of heat resistance, flexibility, and durability suitable for compatible outdoor cooking equipment. The gasket material is non-asbestos, will not absorb water, and does not attract mold or mildew. Its woven construction is also designed to minimize excessive fraying and unraveling when properly measured and cut. PSA Self-Adhesive Backing: The flat portion of this BBQ gasket features a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing that helps hold the gasket in position during installation. This makes it easier to maintain proper gasket alignment around compatible smoker doors, grill lids, access panels, and other sealing surfaces. For best adhesion, thoroughly remove old gasket material, adhesive residue, grease, smoke residue, carbon buildup, dirt, and debris from the mounting surface. The surface should be clean and completely dry before applying the new PSA-backed gasket. Common BBQ & Smoker Applications: • BBQ smoker door gaskets • Smoker lid seals • Grill lid gaskets • Pellet grill door and lid seals • Offset smoker firebox doors • Vertical smoker doors • Cabinet smoker doors • BBQ pit doors • Smoker access panels • Firebox access doors • Outdoor cooker sealing applications • Custom-built BBQ pits and smokers • Compatible restoration and repair projects • Other high-temperature applications requiring a compatible 1/2" bulb x 1-1/4" overall tadpole gasket Universal Fitment Note: This is a generic BBQ and smoker replacement gasket and is not designed exclusively for one specific grill or smoker brand or model. Fitment is determined by the gasket profile, dimensions, mounting surface, required compression, and application. Before ordering, compare your existing gasket or sealing area with the specifications provided in this listing. Verify the approximately 1/2" bulb diameter, 1-1/4" overall width, tadpole profile, PSA mounting surface, and required length. If your grill or smoker manufacturer specifies a particular replacement gasket, compare the original gasket dimensions and installation requirements before substituting a universal gasket. When Should a BBQ or Smoker Gasket Be Replaced? Smoker and grill gaskets are exposed to repeated heating, cooling, compression, grease, smoke, and outdoor conditions. Over time, gasket material can become flattened, frayed, torn, hardened, loose, excessively compressed, or separated from its mounting surface. Consider replacement when the existing gasket is visibly damaged, has lost its original shape, or when excessive smoke or heat can be seen escaping from areas that were originally designed to seal. Installation Tips: • Allow the grill or smoker to cool completely before beginning installation • Inspect the original gasket position and orientation before removing it • Take photos of the existing gasket installation if needed for reference • Remove the old gasket and any loose gasket material • Remove old adhesive, grease, carbon, smoke residue, dirt, and debris from the mounting surface • Make sure the mounting surface is clean and completely dry • Compare the replacement gasket profile and dimensions with the required sealing area • Test-fit the gasket before removing the PSA protective backing • Confirm the correct orientation of the bulb and flat mounting section • Remove the adhesive backing gradually while pressing the gasket evenly into position • Do not stretch the fiberglass gasket during installation • Work gradually around curves and corners to maintain a consistent gasket profile • Trim excess gasket only after confirming the final required length • Follow the grill or smoker manufacturer's instructions when specific gasket installation procedures are provided Why Choose Total Hearth BBQ & Smoker Tadpole Gasket? The Total Hearth 1/2" Bulb x 1-1/4" Overall BBQ Tadpole Gasket provides a versatile high-temperature sealing solution for compatible grills, smokers, BBQ pits, and outdoor cooking equipment. Its specialized tadpole profile combines a compressible sealing bulb with a flat mounting section, while the graphite-treated fiberglass construction, PSA self-adhesive backing, and service rating up to 1,000°F (538°C) make it well suited for demanding BBQ applications. Because it is sold by the running foot, you can order the amount required for your particular grill or smoker without purchasing unnecessary material. Improve the seal around compatible doors, lids, fireboxes, and access panels with the Total Hearth BBQ & Smoker Tadpole Gasket – 1/2" Bulb x 1-1/4" Overall – Self-Adhesive – Sold by the Running Foot.