Lump Charcoal - How small is too small

tgs2401

I have about a fourth of a bag of BGE lump that is the the size of large pea gravel. Just bought a bag of Royal Oak and shocked at how much larger the chunks are - and much less expensive. Here's my question, should I just throw the bottom of the BGE bag away or can I add it to the top of the larger RO lump and not worry about it filtering down and clogging the vent holes? Thanks!

bgebrent

I would put on top of your RO and burn it.  Should be fine.  

chrisc133

bgebrent said:

I would put on top of your RO and burn it.  Should be fine.  

This. 

fishlessman

i use those up in the mini, small pieces that clog the lower grate are actually great for holding temps under 170 dome for smoking jerky. if im going to do a jerky cook i save them up

tfhanson

If it blows away like dust........ too small

HeavyG

tfhanson said:

If it blows away like dust........ too small

That's the same criterion I use too!

blasting

I've posted a couple times about being frustrated with the pea gravel size lump from Royal Oak.  Ordered 5 bags of Rockwood from Firecraft and tried it out this weekend on a couple of butts.  No turning back for me.

WeberWho

That's odd. Maybe your dealer isn't very careful handling the BGE bags? Big Green Egg is bagged under Royal Oak. Same exact lump but costs more for the bag to say BGE on it. It's strange that it's a big size difference as both are Royal Oak

tgs2401

Yeah, Weber Who, I saw that about RO making BGE lump. I'm thinking the BGE bags get a lot more shipping wear on them going from the factory to BGE to the dealers...Anyway, I'll never buy another bag of BGE

XC242

Use it, it will work fine.