markm75 wrote:
> 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".

I have mine hooked up to a 500 gallon propane tank, so I don't have
preferences with regard to your choices.

--
"So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!"
Dave
www.davebbq.com