davew Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 No one likes tiny pieces that’s for sure, in a bag you get all sorts, so why do I read a lot members please at big chunks etc. So why, and how do you use the biggest chunks, for me to big needs breaking up, I cant cook with anything thinker than say 1 1 ½ inch thick maybe two max, as I just cover the grill I have a round Weber with lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I like to save the biggest bits for pizza and high heat cooks. Also if im getting to the bottom of a bag then I may put some at the bottom to help keep the airflow holes from being blocked by small pieces and ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Adam makes sense thou for me, no holes that get blocked as in lid You can load up the base with the lighters are and it will burn, small of dust, just all add to the burn Big bits, got it and yeah that would be better, for me big is not much help and I screwdriver the chunks into small prices Only have a little bbq but does me and food great, maybe I need a drum next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 So I'f i have the time & inclination i'll sort the bag. Big bits for the Fornetto & small bits for the Mini chef Kamado & the rest in between for the ProQ. That said, I do believe a mix of large & small is not a bad thing in a burn. Provided you can maintain airflow, smaller bits to fill the gaps & ensure a consistent burn aren't a bad thing in my book. Cheers n Gone Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmus Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) Big pieces will burn for longer, how hot depends on the air you give them and how much exhaust there is. If you shut your bbq down properly after a cook any unburnt fuel can be used next time. Fuel efficient cookers like kamados will show this more but the same applies to all really. Edited June 28, 2020 by tedmus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Always use an axe to brake the bigger bits down to more useable size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 11:03 PM, tedmus said: Big pieces will burn for longer, how hot depends on the air you give them and how much exhaust there is. If you shut your bbq down properly after a cook any unburnt fuel can be used next time. Fuel efficient cookers like kamados will show this more but the same applies to all really. Always lid on, close vents after cooking and colander shade all unburnt fuel and re-use, always have done this Removed the ash etc. End up with a load of really small bits, they are a pain, tiny. So put at the bottom with fule and burns, just keep doing it, its all burns in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) On 6/30/2020 at 12:01 PM, Smokin Monkey said: Always use an axe to brake the bigger bits down to more useable size? Funny, big flat head screwdriver point in the crack, twist and it breaks ok. Never had chucks like I see pictures of on this forum thou Edited July 4, 2020 by davew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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