B&B sparks more than fireworks

kevinstaggs · 10-11-2018, 09:18 PM

I’ve heard tons of good comments re: B&B lump. So I bought some. That stuff sparks more that fireworks and bench grinders. I guess it doesn’t really hurt anything and I like it’s flavor and smell. The sparking is just wierd. Do y’all just ignore the sparks or is there a workaround?

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ShadowDriver · 10-11-2018, 09:21 PM

The small bits sure do put on a show, but the larger bits (especially when I can get a bag that's not been beat to all hell) don't do that.

I don't know of a workaround... just cooked some more bird with the B&B Oak tonight.

It's generally good stuff.

cowgirl · 10-11-2018, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the heads up! I avoid sparks due to so many burn bans around this area.

kevinstaggs · 10-11-2018, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cowgirl

Thanks for the heads up! I avoid sparks due to so many burn bans around this area.

I started a chimney of B&B on my kettle which sits next to my covered flattop. I was worried the sparks would burn little holes in the cover. You’re right us Okies need to be careful. That stuff is a grass fire looking to happen.

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CptKaos · 10-12-2018, 05:51 AM

I have been using B&B oak lump for years, some bags spark but not all, most don't and like was said it seems the smaller pieces are worse than the big chunks.

Larry

kevinstaggs · 10-12-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CptKaos

I have been using B&B oak lump for years, some bags spark but not all, most don't and like was said it seems the smaller pieces are worse than the big chunks.

Larry

Okay. Maybe I’ll try another bag or two before passing judgement on it. I do like the favor, it’s readily available, and it’s priced right. Just shocked by the intensity of the sparks.

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Levergun · 10-12-2018, 07:23 PM

I just use 2 oz of 91% rubbing alcohol and get no sparking.

Bubblehead · 10-14-2018, 07:21 AM

I light all my cookers with a weed burner and use B&B regularly. It sparks like crazy unless I heat it up a bit by "sweeping" the flame across the fuel load for a minute or two. It'll still pop a bit but not enough to create the kind of sparks that have been discussed.

10-11-2018, 09:18 PM	#1
kevinstaggs Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-17 Location: Davis, OK Name/Nickname : Kevin	B&B sparks more than fireworks I’ve heard tons of good comments re: B&B lump. So I bought some. That stuff sparks more that fireworks and bench grinders. I guess it doesn’t really hurt anything and I like it’s flavor and smell. The sparking is just wierd. Do y’all just ignore the sparks or is there a workaround? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro __________________ “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.”― John Wesley Dad of 3, Husband of 1, Sooners fan, Hopeless golfer, Pretty good hunter and fisherman MAK 2 Star, Custom Stickburner, WSM 22, Weber 26, Camp Chef flattop

10-11-2018, 09:21 PM	#2
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	The small bits sure do put on a show, but the larger bits (especially when I can get a bag that's not been beat to all hell) don't do that. I don't know of a workaround... just cooked some more bird with the B&B Oak tonight. It's generally good stuff. __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)

10-11-2018, 09:21 PM	#3
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Thanks for the heads up! I avoid sparks due to so many burn bans around this area. __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

10-12-2018, 05:51 AM	#5
CptKaos is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-21-17 Location: Central Texas Name/Nickname : Larry	I have been using B&B oak lump for years, some bags spark but not all, most don't and like was said it seems the smaller pieces are worse than the big chunks. Larry __________________ Larry I fix stuff and I know things.

10-12-2018, 07:23 PM	#7
Levergun Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-07-09 Location: Hochatown	I just use 2 oz of 91% rubbing alcohol and get no sparking.

10-14-2018, 07:21 AM	#8
Bubblehead Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-22-08 Location: Edmond, OK	I light all my cookers with a weed burner and use B&B regularly. It sparks like crazy unless I heat it up a bit by "sweeping" the flame across the fuel load for a minute or two. It'll still pop a bit but not enough to create the kind of sparks that have been discussed.