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Lump Charcoal - How small is too small

tgs2401
tgs2401 Posts: 424
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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!
One large BGE in Louisville, KY.
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  • chrisc133
    chrisc133 Posts: 501
    bgebrent said:
    I would put on top of your RO and burn it.  Should be fine.  
    This. 
    Augusta, GA
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    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
    fukahwee maine

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  • tfhanson
    tfhanson Posts: 219
    If it blows away like dust........ too small
    Johns Creek, GA - LBGE and a some stuff
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    tfhanson said:
    If it blows away like dust........ too small
    That's the same criterion I use too!
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    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.

    Phoenix 
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    edited December 2015
    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
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • tgs2401
    tgs2401 Posts: 424
    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
    One large BGE in Louisville, KY.
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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
    Use it, it will work fine. 
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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