On May 11, 2:34 pm, "Dave Bugg" > wrote:
> markm75 wrote:
> > In my debate on gas vs charcoal i've decided to give this guy a shot..
> > even though its grill area is only 22.5" compared to say 30".. i guess
> > from what i've seen it can feed 4-6 in one shot, but i guess its no
> > big deal to just add more meat when the first round is done.
>
> > Any comments on these:
>
> > Use lump coal, wood type too.. say pecan wood or mesquite or oak? If
> > grilling, no need to add wood chips, but if slow cooking add them.
>
> For doing bbq, where control of airflow is important for temperature control
> at lower temps, it is the wrong tool. It can be done, just as a crescent
> wrench can be used as a hammer, but it is far more of a hassel. That's why
> weber makes the excellent Weber Smokey Mountain.
>
> For information to get you started about BBQ, go to the bbq faq:http://www.bbq-porch.org/faq/index.html
>
> > Are the typical bags of charcoal in the store lump style or
> > briquettes? I cant remember..
>
> It depends on the store, but most often it is briquettes.
>
> > If i end up with the newer model (not the 2005) one.. is it true the
> > gas is a disposable tank now, as before you could refill? Any
> > advantages to trying to retro fit the tank so it can be refilled?
> > Whats a typical refill cost vs a completely new disposable tank?
> > I've heard that the charcoal can often be used more than once?
>
> No, it cannot be used more than once. Once it is burned up, it is all gone.
> Sometimes there a bits of briquette that haven't been completely burned
> which you can then try to re-use. I don't, I dump it.
>
> > ..... do you not need to wait until the charcoal is
> > completely white (to avoid health issues) with this type of setup?
>
> No, you don't. With briquettes it is preferable, but you don't HAVE to.
> With lump, you can start grilling right away.
>
> --
> "So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!"
> Davewww.davebbq.com
Thanks for the reply and website link.. that helps quite a bit.
Any thoughts on whether its worth it to convert the disposable propane
to a refillable on the newer models? IE: Propane replacements are
$3.. how would that compare with being able to "refill".
Cheers