Lump vs. charcoal, "clean" smoke vs. "unclean" smoke

Ladeback69

@UXB, have you tried using Rockwood lump yet?  Give it a try if you can get it in your area.  It doesn't smoke that much to begin with and clears up fast. 

@stlcharcoal, can tell you where you can get it in your area.  I used to use Royal Oak and won't go back.

johnkitchens

SmokeyPitt said:

I think I have seen the same video, looks like a paid kingsford add to me.  Try a bag of Rockwood, I am sure you will like it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4-78gzpW1U

That is interesting.  He talks about how it has little ash production, but check out 2:44 when he dumps in the chimney.  

Jeepster47

@UXB ... try this site out for the closest Rockwood ... http://rockwoodcharcoal.com/where-to-buy-lump-charcoal/

CtTOPGUN

stlcharcoal said:

CtTOPGUN said:

Well you certainly must know a heck of a lot more than I do about charcoal. But the info I had from Engineering Toolbox lists autoignition temps of charcoal to be at 660*F.  I would think gently raising temp(indirect)to 250* should drive off a lot of volotile, light organic substances without begining to actually consume the charcoal. Of course safe handling practices should be used. A sealed metal can on a non flamable surface would be prudent in any event.

If you had the plate setter in, I suppose it would work, since it's out of direct heat.  Seems like a big waste to me.  As a consumer, you shouldn't have to burn charcoal to make charcoal.  If you have a bunch of smoke, you don't have charcoal--you have wood, right before it becomes charcoal.   Get a product that has been properly carbonized into CHARCOAL and forget about this thread altogether. 

 I think this means I should try the Rockwood Lump. I promise I will do just that when my supply of BGE and RO are depleted.

   Jim

UXB

I appreciate the input! Thank you.