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Lump question

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tbk420
tbk420 Posts: 70
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I've only had my Egg for a few weeks, and love that the lump isn't used very quickly.

However, I've been too paranoid about not having enough for my mostly direct cooks. As a result, I usually put more fresh lump in each time, to bring it about 1/2 way up the firebox.

I'd like to get some opinions on when I actually need to add more, or if there are any tips to let me know when I can get away with using the leftover from the prior cook.

Any thoughts? Thanks for any input! ;)
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  • SheepDog
    SheepDog Posts: 176
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    420... :laugh:

    Anyways, a couple of locals told me they top off each time. Probably how I will start as well.
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  • stike
    stike Posts: 15,597
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    keep topping it off, and the egg will pretty much always act the same each time you use it.
    ed egli avea del cul fatto trombetta -Dante
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  • Capt Frank
    Capt Frank Posts: 2,578
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    I am with stike, depending on what you are cooking, you don't need to top off each time, but it will give you more consistant fires if you do :)
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  • ChokeOnSmoke
    ChokeOnSmoke Posts: 1,942
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    I shake off the old stuff and add new stuff every single time. Consistent and works good for me.
    Packerland, Wisconsin

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  • Cpt'n Cook
    Cpt'n Cook Posts: 1,917
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    I like to stir out the ashes of the old lump, scoop it out and put it on top of the new lump. It seems so get to a clean burn quicker.
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  • BB1857
    BB1857 Posts: 131
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    I have had mine a few weeks as well and i am not filling mine each time. If i am doing somethign that is cooking a bit longer then i will always add more. If i am doing a quick cook like burger or chicken breast i just keep an eye on the temp gauge. I seriously doubt it actually changes how much lump you use but it makes me feel better that i am not filling it up for each use. :cheer:
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  • Morro Bay Rich
    Morro Bay Rich Posts: 2,227
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    Half way up the firebox or half way up the fire ring? Makes a big difference.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    If it looks like I have enough, I stir whatever's in there and light. If not, I stir, fill it up (generally to the top of the fire box) and light. I never remove any old lump, no matter how small. And I certainly would never remove old, add new and dump the old back on top. What a pita that would be!

    I always top it off if I'm cooking a butt or other lo n slo. Would be a bummer to run out then. But I just top off whatever's in there (after stirring); I do not "arrange" the lump with larger pieces in the bottom.

    Works for me.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • BobS
    BobS Posts: 2,485
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    You use lump becuse of time and temperature, so no harm in adding some every time.

    Don't over think it -- just go with the flow.
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