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Wet Rockwood Lump

GrillinSailor
GrillinSailor Posts: 81
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I left the lid off of my container of rockwood lump and it’s soaked. About a third of a bag ... so about 6 dollars of charcoal.  Nothing to worry about, I could dump it in the woods out back and replace it. But money aside ... I hate to waste something that could be saved. I don’t have an asphalt driveway where I could spread it out to dry. Does anyone have experience with this? How do I dry it? And is it the same after it drys out?
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    Yes it will dry.  It will burn fine after drying. 
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,930
    dump it out on some newspaper on the lawn
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759
    Just dump it out on some cardboard or paper and let it sit in the sun.  Charcoal sheds the water just as fast as it takes it on.....theres nothing inside to swell and trap the water.  Give it a day in the hot sun and it will be back to normal.  Maybe a few extra minutes to start and a few extra pops, but you didnt ruin it.  The only way to destroy lump charcoal is to burn it.  That's why the cave man invented it.
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,172
    stlcharcoal said:
    Just dump it out on some cardboard or paper and let it sit in the sun.  Charcoal sheds the water just as fast as it takes it on.....theres nothing inside to swell and trap the water.  Give it a day in the hot sun and it will be back to normal.  Maybe a few extra minutes to start and a few extra pops, but you didnt ruin it.  The only way to destroy lump charcoal is to burn it.  That's why the cave man invented it.

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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    If your house is climate controlled, bring it inside for a few days. Your HVAC is built to remove humidity. The AC will dry it out. Its a great center piece for guests too. 
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    Just make sure you don't have a white carpet or sofa anywhere nearby!!! 
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    edited June 2019
    I would suggest a 186.5° indirect fire and have the moist lump raised direct for 4.38hrs. 

    BTW- No liquid in the drip pan.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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