Charcoal Help (natural)

[*HOT&SMOKING*]

I only use quick lites so I don't know,but do a search of the forum and you should find what you need!!

-H&S

[Brownman18]

ima buy a box of quick lights, and maybe try a propane torch although i dunno if itd be much hotter then a butane torch

[oggie505#2]

u gotta let natural coals sit for a bit, If you are useing a butane lighter, it will take a bit of time for them to get going. Try investing in a propane torch or an electric coil hotplate

[Brownman18]

http://canadiantire.ca/browse/product_deta...D=1184163366024

Would this be sufficient, better then a torch ?

[oggie505#2]

cannot see the item

[Brownman18]

http://canadiantire.ca/browse/product_deta...D=1184163366024

Would this be sufficient, better then a torch ?

Woods Single Burner Stove

$19.99

Product #76-2648-8

• 10,000 BTU
• For use with one 16 oz disposable propane cylinder (not included)
• Solid stainless steel grate for durability
• Heat-resistant plastic base
• Versatile and portable
• Includes storage bag

You can search it at canadian tire, its just a cylinder with a stove on top. im thinking if i let them sit on it it should be sufficient. The coals i use are $20 a box even online, (canadian funds) and these are a measly $5 at the store.

[Brownman18]

cannot see the item

Woods Single Burner Stove

$19.99

Product #76-2648-8

• 10,000 BTU
• For use with one 16 oz disposable propane cylinder (not included)
• Solid stainless steel grate for durability
• Heat-resistant plastic base
• Versatile and portable
• Includes storage bag

You can search it at canadian tire, its just a cylinder with a stove on top. im thinking if i let them sit on it it should be sufficient. The coals i use are $20 a box even online, (canadian funds) and these are a measly $5 at the store.

[oggie505#2]

it could work, but if you were going for a stove i would go with an electric one. The reason a torch is good, is it will have higher BTU's

[Shifty]

I find a propane torch to work well. Propane is pretty cheap and can pick it up in most hardware stores. You can check out ebay for something like this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/WELDER-BLOW-TORCH-PIEZ...1QQcmdZViewItem

Which is what I have that works pretty well if you want to go the flame route, or as stated by another user one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-1000w-Electri...1QQcmdZViewItem

Both work well to get naturals started, torch better than hotplate of course. But those naturals do take some time and it isn't the easiest to get them lit with a lighter, need something with a little more butt.

[SmokeMojo]

I find a propane torch to work well. Propane is pretty cheap and can pick it up in most hardware stores. You can check out ebay for something like this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/WELDER-BLOW-TORCH-PIEZ...1QQcmdZViewItem

Which is what I have that works pretty well if you want to go the flame route, or as stated by another user one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-1000w-Electri...1QQcmdZViewItem

Both work well to get naturals started, torch better than hotplate of course. But those naturals do take some time and it isn't the easiest to get them lit with a lighter, need something with a little more butt.

If you have a local Wal-Mart.. All of them carry the same 750 watt burner for $9.00. That's what I use, and it works just fine.

[ahwahoo2006]

Electric coil hotplates or stoves work really well (the ones that have the metal coils that get red).

[Brownman18]

Electric coil hotplates or stoves work really well (the ones that have the metal coils that get red).

BETTY CROCKER<H1 class=productHeader>Betty Crocker Single Burner</H1>Model: BC-1995CInternet/Cat #: 931783Store SKU #: 1307021000 Watt Solid State Heating ElementAdjustable Temperature ControlPower-on Indicator LightWould a betty crocker portable stove work/ $20 ? better then a propane cylinder with a grill ontop

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/...tk=P_PartNumber

[stryet]

those coals are pretty good for natural ones...hot and long lasting. Get the hotplate and have fun.

[ahwahoo2006]

That post made my head hurt, Brownman18...

To answer what I think you were asking: yes, in my opinion, an electric coil hotplate works better than a propane torch. All you do is let it get red, set the coals on it and wait until they are glowing, turning if necessary.

[Brownman18]

That post made my head hurt, Brownman18...

To answer what I think you were asking: yes, in my opinion, an electric coil hotplate works better than a propane torch. All you do is let it get red, set the coals on it and wait until they are glowing, turning if necessary.

• Use any place an electric stove is not available or extra elements are required
• Perfect for student dorms, cottages, offices, camping etc.
• Element is equipped with its own On/Off temperature control knob and indicator light

will this work for sure/ if i buy it after work?

[ahwahoo2006]

Yes, that is exactly what I was talking about.

[Scoop]

i really dont like those coals. if you start them indoors theres a giant smell of death. the local arab market sells them at $3 a pack, and i still refuse to buy them.

i start them on the stove, i have a gas stove, takes about 5mins

[Shifty]

So A question to the people who use the coil hot plate.. Doesn't that make the coals smoke a good deal while lighting?

[ASUSEAN1]

So A question to the people who use the coil hot plate.. Doesn't that make the coals smoke a good deal while lighting?

no it gets em pretty quick.. naturals really dont smoke tht much when you are lighting them anyways,,

[boomhauer]

personally i use this http://www.bernzomatic.com/bernzomatic/con...ernzoProd100011

by the way what are your thoughts on using mapp gas to start the charcoals compared to propane? any worse health risks possibly? i use it sometimes because im too lazy to go to propane after im done welding some pipes together

edit:
well if i looked more i would have found these
http://www.bernzomatic.com/bernzomatic/con...mparisons.jhtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAPP_gas

so more expensive hmmmmm Edited July 11, 2007 by boomhauer

[Shifty]

Yeah, I'd stick with propane:)