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Alcohol / Cotton Balls ??

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dldawes1
dldawes1 Posts: 2,208
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Hey folks,  has anyone tried the lighting method of using jumbo cotton balls soaked in 91% alcohol, for lighting??

I have been using the alcohol, but I did not know about using cotton balls.  Sounds very promising to me.

The website where I found this suggested leaving the jumbo cotton balls in a jar of 91% alcohol near/ available for lighting your lump. Just fish out a couple and place where you want in the lump, then wait a few minutes and light.

This has got my attention. I'd like to hear any feedback from my mentors here though !!!!!!!   I trust you folks more than any other website.

Thanks,

Donnie

And thanks again CAZZY for heading up the Elfster event....it is awesome !!!! 

Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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  • dldawes1
    dldawes1 Posts: 2,208
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    Sorry, guys, and gals, I should have searched before posting. Looks like its an old trick.

    Would still like recent feedback though on your thoughts.

    Someone had posted where they use some vaseline to gel the alcohol ???  I may try that technique as well.

    Thanks,

    Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

    TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

    I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    I used to use alcohol, but no cotton ball. I am sure it would work just fine. 

    Give it a try and let us know! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • bud812
    bud812 Posts: 1,869
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    shtgunal3 said:
    I like to soak my liver in alcohol.
    +1

    Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...

    Large & Small BGE

    Stockton Ca.

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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,761
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    I like the chimney filled with old lump from when I clean out my egg, I keep a bucket of it.
    I like how quick the egg gets going this way rather that lighting in spots,
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I use cotton balls and alcohol every time I egg. Cotton in my wars and alcohol in my hand. No phone rings, no interruptions, etc...
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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    I don't know, which is more expensive rubbing alcohol, or denatured alcohol.

    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    18 year old scotch. ..
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    I love alcohol. I find cotton balls a bit binding though.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Much like cleaning a rifle. ..it cleans the barrel when passed through.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    Thought that was bran?

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Hell no. Swallow a few cotton balls and you'll skip that pesky endoscopic visit. ..unless you like that sort of thing.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Justacookin
    Justacookin Posts: 291
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     if I can skip that I might put cotton balls on the menu anybody have some good cotton ball recipes.

    XL & waiting for my Mini Max Bloomington MN.
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  • dldawes1
    dldawes1 Posts: 2,208
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    Thanks HENAPPLE for getting the ball rolling. I knew I could learn a lot about cotton balls if I just asked. 

    DD

    Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

    TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

    I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    Dad always used 70% Isopropyl to start the briquettes, of course he was in the Medical Corp and brought it home in gallon jugs. He would soak the bottom layer in the chimney and then dump dry ones on top. Much better than newspaper, no fly ash. Did a great job, no cotton balls required - never tried it with lump. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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