Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?

Jesse

On 7-Jul-2004, (Jesse Skeens) wrote:

> Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
>
> Jesse

The iron isn't going to care. I just use a foxhole shovel to clean mine
out into a galvanized bucket. I generally use a garden trowel in the
cook chamber. Saying it out loud it don't make any sense, but that's
what I do.
--
M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")

On 7-Jul-2004, (Jesse Skeens) wrote:

> Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
>
> Jesse

The iron isn't going to care. I just use a foxhole shovel to clean mine
out into a galvanized bucket. I generally use a garden trowel in the
cook chamber. Saying it out loud it don't make any sense, but that's
what I do.
--
M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")

"Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
om...
> Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
>
> Jesse

Jesse-

I do the same as Brick. Garden trowel works well. The steel of the fire box
doesn't care about the ash as long as you don't leave it in there.
Sometimes I also use a shopvac for the smaller bits. The ash falls through
the fire grates anyways.

Rob (cleans the firebox when it's cooled )

"Rob" > wrote in message >...
> "Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
> om...
> > Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> > CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
> >
> > Jesse
>
> Jesse-
>
> I do the same as Brick. Garden trowel works well. The steel of the fire box
> doesn't care about the ash as long as you don't leave it in there.
> Sometimes I also use a shopvac for the smaller bits. The ash falls through
> the fire grates anyways.
>
> Rob (cleans the firebox when it's cooled )

Thanks. I was thinking of lining the bottom of the firebox/cooking
chamber to make it an easy step. Wasnt sure how tough i was to scoop
out. What about fat deposits, do those come off when scraping for the
ashes, or do you just burn them off. Speaking of which I need to
clean mine right now.

Jesse

"Rob" > wrote in message >...
> "Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
> om...
> > Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> > CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
> >
> > Jesse
>
> Jesse-
>
> I do the same as Brick. Garden trowel works well. The steel of the fire box
> doesn't care about the ash as long as you don't leave it in there.
> Sometimes I also use a shopvac for the smaller bits. The ash falls through
> the fire grates anyways.
>
> Rob (cleans the firebox when it's cooled )

Thanks. I was thinking of lining the bottom of the firebox/cooking
chamber to make it an easy step. Wasnt sure how tough i was to scoop
out. What about fat deposits, do those come off when scraping for the
ashes, or do you just burn them off. Speaking of which I need to
clean mine right now.

Jesse

What about fat deposits, do those come off when scraping for the
> ashes, or do you just burn them off. Speaking of which I need to
> clean mine right now.
>
> Jesse

Jesse-

I dunno where/how you are cooking but, when I cook the only fat "deposits" I
clean up are in the *cooking chamber*. Sometimes I don't clean those up till
there's a lot. Most of your fat should drain out (in an off set type pit).

Rob

What about fat deposits, do those come off when scraping for the
> ashes, or do you just burn them off. Speaking of which I need to
> clean mine right now.
>
> Jesse

Jesse-

I dunno where/how you are cooking but, when I cook the only fat "deposits" I
clean up are in the *cooking chamber*. Sometimes I don't clean those up till
there's a lot. Most of your fat should drain out (in an off set type pit).

Rob

"Rob" > wrote in message >...
> What about fat deposits, do those come off when scraping for the
> > ashes, or do you just burn them off. Speaking of which I need to
> > clean mine right now.
> >
> > Jesse
>
> Jesse-
>
> I dunno where/how you are cooking but, when I cook the only fat "deposits" I
> clean up are in the *cooking chamber*. Sometimes I don't clean those up till
> there's a lot. Most of your fat should drain out (in an off set type pit).
>
> Rob

Rob,

I've been grilling in the cooking area (WSM does smoking duties for now).
So my ashes and deposits are in that area.

Jesse

"Rob" > wrote in message >...
> What about fat deposits, do those come off when scraping for the
> > ashes, or do you just burn them off. Speaking of which I need to
> > clean mine right now.
> >
> > Jesse
>
> Jesse-
>
> I dunno where/how you are cooking but, when I cook the only fat "deposits" I
> clean up are in the *cooking chamber*. Sometimes I don't clean those up till
> there's a lot. Most of your fat should drain out (in an off set type pit).
>
> Rob

Rob,

I've been grilling in the cooking area (WSM does smoking duties for now).
So my ashes and deposits are in that area.

Jesse

On 7-Jul-2004, (Jesse Skeens) wrote:

> "Rob" > wrote in message
> >...
> > "Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
> > om...
> > > Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> > > CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
> > >

<snip all the foregoing>

>
> Thanks. I was thinking of lining the bottom of the firebox/cooking
> chamber to make it an easy step. Wasnt sure how tough i was to scoop
> out. What about fat deposits, do those come off when scraping for the
> ashes, or do you just burn them off. Speaking of which I need to
> clean mine right now.
>
> Jesse

Jesse, I build a fire in the cook chamber when I get too much grease
buildup. Don't plan on grilling right away when you do that. It takes
a few minutes to burn all the grease out, but it gets it all. There's
nothing
left but ash.

--
M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")

On 7-Jul-2004, (Jesse Skeens) wrote:

> "Rob" > wrote in message
> >...
> > "Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
> > om...
> > > Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> > > CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
> > >

<snip all the foregoing>

>
> Thanks. I was thinking of lining the bottom of the firebox/cooking
> chamber to make it an easy step. Wasnt sure how tough i was to scoop
> out. What about fat deposits, do those come off when scraping for the
> ashes, or do you just burn them off. Speaking of which I need to
> clean mine right now.
>
> Jesse

Jesse, I build a fire in the cook chamber when I get too much grease
buildup. Don't plan on grilling right away when you do that. It takes
a few minutes to burn all the grease out, but it gets it all. There's
nothing
left but ash.

--
M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")

"Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
om...
> Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
>
> Jesse
Yep...but use the extra heavy duty and double or triple the layers. Less
than that and yer just spinnin' yer wheels.
Jack

"Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
om...
> Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
>
> Jesse
Yep...but use the extra heavy duty and double or triple the layers. Less
than that and yer just spinnin' yer wheels.
Jack

"Jack Sloan" > wrote in message >...
> "Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
> om...
> > Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> > CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
> >
> > Jesse
> Yep...but use the extra heavy duty and double or triple the layers. Less
> than that and yer just spinnin' yer wheels.
> Jack

Thanks for the heads up. I do use the heavy duty but didn't think of
the extra layers.

"Jack Sloan" > wrote in message >...
> "Jesse Skeens" > wrote in message
> om...
> > Is it ok to put some foil under the fire grates in a NB Silver (or
> > CharBroil Silver) to help with disposing of the leftover ash?
> >
> > Jesse
> Yep...but use the extra heavy duty and double or triple the layers. Less
> than that and yer just spinnin' yer wheels.
> Jack

Thanks for the heads up. I do use the heavy duty but didn't think of
the extra layers.