Simon Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I used Green Olive for 60kg in 6 10kg. When they finally arrived (3 days later than I was told) they were in 2 boxes, not bags. I sent an email complaining about the entire thing and fair play to them (the person I was talking to was Andy) they held their hands up and apologised for the entire thing and offered a 50% code for my next purchase. Fair play for them holding their hands up for the mistake. The lumpwood is varied in size from fistsized to thumb sized. Has anyone else noticed this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Firefly BBQ have a 3 for 2 on their namwood lumpwood so I've just ordered 6. They have done several tests on different coals and I think I'm right in saying they got 7 hours @225° from one chimney load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 https://www.fireflybbq.eu/pages/charcoal-comparison-tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James17 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Anyone use big k? Seems to do very well in the firefly tests, all 3 types Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 24 minutes ago, James17 said: Anyone use big k? Seems to do very well in the firefly tests, all 3 types It's ok...over the last 3 years I've gone through most of what's for sale...started off with lumpwood, then tried all sorts, beads, blocks, coconut, but have finished up back with lumpwood, it suits me. Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James17 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Anyone use big k? Seems to do very well in the firefly tests, all 3 types Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 23 hours ago, James17 said: Anyone use big k? Seems to do very well in the firefly tests, all 3 types I have used the Restaurant grade Lumpwood, Coconut shell Briquettes and ones that come stick shaped ( can't remember the name) Happy with them all, consistent burning and usually good sized lumps . But only buy, them when i see an offer, if i can get them for around £1.30 a kg or less delivered. Usually purchase then. if not there are other good ones out there for around that price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Always worth having a little look about and you will generally find something on a deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 If I can get it at the right price I do like the Big K 15kg Lumpwood (BCH15) Decent size lumps, nice balance of burn time / heat in my opinion. Cheers n Gone Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 So I'm in the market to stock up on lumpwood again. I've got through the bags of Olive green firewood, i'm not keen to by some more as i found it difficult to get a high heat from. Ever Burning charcoal are out of stock & Big K BCH15 lumpwood is a small fortune. Any suggestions or offers you have seen about the place? Cheers n Gone Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Weber though I reckon briquettes are better for higher temp and longevity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James17 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 If you don’t mind the coconut smell then I’m a big fan of aussi heat beads. Take a while to get lit but last forever and are very stable low and slow or high heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmus Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I bought some of this recently when it was £29 for 2 bags delivered. Price has gone up since so not sure I would buy again but impressed with it, massive chunks in the bag and burns well with a nice aroma, great in the kamado. https://www.fogonuk.co.uk/#shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James17 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, tedmus said: I bought some of this recently when it was £29 for 2 bags delivered. Price has gone up since so not sure I would buy again but impressed with it, massive chunks in the bag and burns well with a nice aroma, great in the kamado. https://www.fogonuk.co.uk/#shop Looks good. Is is good for high heat and how stable would it be in a WSM. Or stick to briquettes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I had weber briquettes on Sunday in wsm ticking along at 92 degrees c. One vent closed one small crack and one really slightly opened. It was quite breezy. I have tried heat beads coco shells green olive etc. For me I keep coming back to the same thing. They are so consistent. I used to use lumpwood but not going back to that. I like you can shut the bbq down and you will have plenty of life left in then next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmus Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, James17 said: Looks good. Is is good for high heat and how stable would it be in a WSM. Or stick to briquettes? Burns hot yes. Couldn't advise as to whether it would be good in a WSM as I don't have one and only used briquettes in the Callow that I do have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, Justin said: I had Weber briquettes on Sunday in wsm ticking along at 92 degrees c. One vent closed one small crack and one really slightly opened. It was quite breezy. I have tried heat beads coco shells green olive etc. For me I keep coming back to the same thing. They are so consistent. I used to use lumpwood but not going back to that. I like you can shut the bbq down and you will have plenty of life left in then next time i must admit i'm leaning towards briquettes, they will suit the variety of smokers & bbq's I use better than lumpwood i think. You mention Weber, are there any other clean briquette brands worth considering, I've only every used them in an emergency when i didn't have lumpwood. Cheers N Gone Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Justin said: I have tried heat beads coco shells green olive etc. For me I keep coming back to the same thing. Same with me...tried all sorts of bbq fuel, but I always come back to top grade charcoal. Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I only use lumpwood for quick cooks (pizzas, burgers, skillet cooks, etc). Briquettes I use for long cooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I was really impressed with the Olive Green briquettes. For me they were stable and burnt at a high temp, almost 300C according to my thermometer. That said, I do use an imitation slow n sear which helps hugely concentrate the heat. My favourite are Big K's coco-shell, but I tend to use them for longer cooks as they last up to eight hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub333 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Simon said: I only use lumpwood for quick cooks (pizzas, burgers, skillet cooks, etc). Briquettes I use for long cooks. Is that the key difference between the two, Simon? What I've read here seems to suggest: - Lumpwood - high heat, burns hotter but for less time - Briquettes - burns cooler but for much longer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 hours ago, sub333 said: Is that the key difference between the two, Simon? What I've read here seems to suggest: - Lumpwood - high heat, burns hotter but for less time - Briquettes - burns cooler but for much longer What you put there is what I am led to believe. I also found a deal on lumpwood last year so I have about 30kg in my shed. I find that the price of good briquettes quite expensive so I try not to use them for basic cooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentish Man Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Any recommendations for lump wood deals available now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Kentish Man said: Any recommendations for lump wood deals available now? In these times, I think it’s just a case of get what you can, might not be your preferred choice, but at least your cooking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) Riverside Garden Centre are doing the BIg K Restaurant Grade 15 kg lumpwood bags for £23.99 (£50 free delivery) if you wanted more than 2 bags of the Big K You can get 2 x 15 kg Bags of Big K Restaurant Grade Lumpwood from Socal for £47.50 delivered at the moment (limit 2 per order) You could also add 2 Weber Lumpwood x 10 kg and 2 Weber briquettes x 8kg to bring it to £104 which gives you free delivery 66Kg of Charcoal for £104 maybe too steep for most, but at this moment in time for quality charcoal, it is about as good as your going to get, for stocked items, delivered. Unless you can get to a wholesaler like Bookers and hope they have some in stock to buy at normal prices? Also my Morrisons (not sure about all of them) were doing the BIG K Premium grade 100% natural FSC certified lumpwood charcoal 5kg bags for £7, if you shop there regularly and not have to make a non essential trip for it. May be worth considering? Edited April 28, 2020 by sotv 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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