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Rocks in BGE charcoal

Vizsla33
Vizsla33 Posts: 4
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I am new to the forum and apologize if this has been covered in depth.  I purchase 10 bags of bge organic lump charcoal at a time.  It usually lasts me all summer.  I have recently noticed a number of rocks and stones in my egg when I go to clean in out.  Is this a known issue and are others experiencing the same thing?  Are there better charcoals I should try?
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  • Spaightlabs
    Spaightlabs Posts: 2,349
    All lump can and will have some debris in it ranging from small rocks to near boulders to knife blades and other scrap.  If you look at a video of how lump is made it is pretty easy to see why.

    No concerns.  BGE is ok lump, but there are better and you can also get them in bulk.

    Welcome to the forum.  

    Do you hunt your Vizsla(s)?
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  • Vizsla33
    Vizsla33 Posts: 4
    Yes, they are working field dogs.  What charcoal do you recommend
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    Depends on where you are located.  There is a great database on lumps out there.  Google "Naked Whiz Lump Database".

    If you are a West-Coaster in Californistan, you can't get the lump I like the most; Rockwood.

    Fogo is great and they have free shipping usually from their website.

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    edited May 2016
    Vizsla33 said:
    Yes, they are working field dogs.  What charcoal do you recommend
    Rockwood
    good talk.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    Short and sweet and to the point, Ron!

    How's the foot? @yukonRon

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    DaveRichardson said:
    Short and sweet and to the point, Ron!

    How's the foot? @YukonRon

    I was just trying to be funny.

    I really messed up my foot, it really sucks right now. Tore two tendons, and I have to keep it immobile, which I have not done a good job at doing. 

    Step drag, Step Drag, Step Drag. I got a definite square wheel.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    see if you can find a carbon fiber insert for the shoe.  that will prevent you from flexing at the toes and midfoot.  you have to really unlace the shoe to put in on and off, but its an easy option that doesn't look like the  boots and braces that are straight out of the middle century!

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    DaveRichardson said:
    see if you can find a carbon fiber insert for the shoe.  that will prevent you from flexing at the toes and midfoot.  you have to really unlace the shoe to put in on and off, but its an easy option that doesn't look like the  boots and braces that are straight out of the middle century!
    I got an air cast/space boot. Freakin' hate it. I will try the insert. At this point, putting any pressure on it is less than pleasant.
    thank you for the information.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    To get back on the point of the OP, trees consume all sorts of things as they grow.  Rocks can get imbedded as it grows.  I can only imagine all the lead that I put into trees winding up in my lump.  I've found plenty of rocks, metal strapping, and concrete chunks.  they have all been small, so I'm not worrying about them.

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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  • dougcrann
    dougcrann Posts: 1,129
    You have rocks in your lump? They are extremely rare...and valuable. I have seen them on FleaBay going for $25k....
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  • dougcrann
    dougcrann Posts: 1,129
    But seriously...some brands of lump are FAR worse than others...Royal Crap is well known for them. As long as the trash you find is not burnable no big deal. When I was using Royal Crap I would often find fiberglass matting materials.  
    I would suggest never just dumping from the bag into the Egg. I always cut the bags open and,hand sift thru it. I have a Homer Bucket that I drilled a ton of holes in the bottom of it, I sift all the fines and dust thru it...being on a fixed income I don't like seeing any of the lump going to waste
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Just as an FYI, BGE charcoal is Royal Oak just in a green bag and double the cost.  If you want to try new ones check our firecraft's website.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • NonaScott
    NonaScott Posts: 446
    I've been through 16 bags of Royal "Crap" since I got my egg in January and I have yet to find one piece of anything but lump. I think Royal "Crap" is the best value out there and yes, I dump it straight from the bag.
    Narcoossee, FL

    LBGE, Nest, Mates, Plate Setter, Ash Tool. I'm a simple guy.
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    My egg burns any brand of charcoal. It is unaffected by a rock or two. 

    spolier alert: bags are usually overfilled anyway


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  • MeTed
    MeTed Posts: 800
    I agree with @NonaScott I love my Royal Oak! I have used well over a hundred bags with no problems.
    Belleville, Michigan

    Just burnin lump in Sumpter
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    saluki2007 said:
    Just as an FYI, BGE charcoal is Royal Oak just in a green bag and double the cost.  If you want to try new ones check our firecraft's website.
    Royal Oak may manufacture for BGE but I disagree it's the same lump. IMO RO does not have the unique BGE aroma. 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    I've had rocks in BGE and metal strapping in Rockwood. It happens. 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • egghead43
    egghead43 Posts: 138
    My father-in-law found rocks in the Royal Oak charcoal.  I haven't noticed this in BGE charcoal.  Which is the best/most economical to get in Georgia.  I've used nothing but BGE so far and the $20 a bag is kind of crazy.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,465
    edited May 2016
    THEBuckeye said:

    Royal Oak may manufacture for BGE but I disagree it's the same lump. IMO RO does not have the unique BGE aroma. 
    That is a secret formula sprayed on RO and then packaged as BGE lump making it smell like the extra money you blew buying it!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    I've never heard this before and dog gone it, I'm offended!  Lets riot! Got a couch to burn? 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Save the couch burning for Lexington Kentucky after UK wins the NCAA basketball tournament again next year. Tradition.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    YukonRon said:
    Save the couch burning for Lexington Kentucky after UK wins the NCAA basketball tournament again next year. Tradition.
    Going to try for that covenant 40-0 again, eh?  
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    tarheelmatt said:
    YukonRon said:
    Save the couch burning for Lexington Kentucky after UK wins the NCAA basketball tournament again next year. Tradition.
    Going to try for that covenant 40-0 again, eh?  
    That is funny. Yeah brother! 40 and oh is the only way we roll!
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    The BS begins again!
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,878
    tarheelmatt said:
    I've never heard this before and dog gone it, I'm offended!  Lets riot! Got a couch to burn? 
    I don't think that a couch will fit in your egg.
    NOLA
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    RRP said:
    THEBuckeye said:

    Royal Oak may manufacture for BGE but I disagree it's the same lump. IMO RO does not have the unique BGE aroma. 
    That is a secret formula sprayed on RO and then packaged as BGE lump making it smell like the extra money you blew buying it!

    Actually, working on a new bag or Rockwood, @RRP. Just finished a Sugar Maple. Sorry, was not impressed with Royal Oak. 

    You don't want me to send my gasket back, do you?  :)
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    RRP said:
    THEBuckeye said:

    Royal Oak may manufacture for BGE but I disagree it's the same lump. IMO RO does not have the unique BGE aroma. 
    That is a secret formula sprayed on RO and then packaged as BGE lump making it smell like the extra money you blew buying it!

    Actually, working on a new bag or Rockwood, @RRP. Just finished a Sugar Maple. Sorry, was not impressed with Royal Oak. 

    You don't want me to send my gasket back, do you?  :)
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,465
    THEBuckeye said:


    You don't want me to send my gasket back, do you?  :)
    Returns are only accepted when still attached to a fully functioning BGE. Guess you didn't read the fine print, huh? =)
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    What next?  Rocks discovered in soil?
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    I love lamp..
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    nolaegghead said:
    What next?  Rocks discovered in soil?
    Sick world we live in bro...  
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