"Paul Kierstead" > wrote in message
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> Ah, surely someone has stored charcoal in this manner and has an
> opinion? Heck, reading over the newsgroup, surely someone has an opinion
> on the matter...
>
> PK
>
>
> In article
> rs.com>,
> Paul Kierstead > wrote:
>
> > After a few years of using gas, I have become a devotee of charcoal BBQ,
> > at least for steaks and a few other things. I love it. The one big
> > bother is storing the bags of charcoal.
> >
> > My current thought is to store it in one of the large plastic outdoor
> > bins (with other BBQ odds and ends) you can buy at Home Depot and the
> > like. However, although water won't get in, the humidity will certainly
> > vary wildly. Will moisture absorption by the charcoal be a problem,
> > reducing its effectiveness? It would be store there summer and winter,
> > though our northern climate has very dry winters.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Paul

I store my lump charcoal in an open bag in the garage where it is subject to
all the humidity of a North Carolina summer and have had no problems. I use
a chimney starter which might help to drive off any absorbed moisture.


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