roknrandy said:
Ding-Ding-Ding Bill wins the "K" prize. Yes I only use Kingsford, with the grates I'm using they burn complete (total ash). And while I was experimenting, I kept track of the number of briquettes I used (60), I filled up a chimney full and then counted them out when I stacked them plus 12 more to start it.
I use only Kingsford for one
simple reason--consistancy!
I have no idea what is best or better or hotter or cleaner.
I do know that KingsFord (or any briquette) leaves much more ash than lump or pure stick burning. Still manageable, no problem. I have re-done my "stick burner" firegrate to allow the ash to fall and stop Frakin' up the airflow--piece of cake :lol:
I just know that if I buy Kingsford, any where, it will be the same.
This is assuming it has not been out in the FL "dew" for a year in a open bag
I want consistant heat, consistant meat, and consistant flavors.
From that, I can start to produce consistant que.
Does not need to be the best of each--just the same every time so I can adjust as needed.
JMHO
Back to Randy's origonal post--way to go Guy :lol:
I could have saved a bunch of trouble and a buck (or 50) on my Dera if I had thought of that!
Where have you been? :lol:
I tried the same technique on the WSM recently looking for a low temp burn pattern at about 150 or so. The "domino pattern" really does work!
:lol:
Then, I dug around hard on the WSM site and discovered that all I had to do was choke off the air and she would cruise at 150 for 18-24 hours. Tried it--yep
So, it is all a learning process.
Thanks for the input.
TIM