tjt486 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Im wondering how everybody handles their coals for the upcoming session. I recently switched to japanese style coals, and a butane torch for lighting. Its kind of a pain to have to worry about lighting coals once you get a good session going, is there a good way to keep some extra coals to the side ready to throw on top without them burning out in the meantime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tequila_sunrise Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I usualy just make a double batch of coals, or, you can throw some on the burner when its about time to get more.if you ahve a torch, I donno what your complainin about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 japanese coals are great but pretty expensive compared to bulk charcoal: , how about using bulk charcoal in a empty tin and first light 1 and let that light the rest of the coals...make sure there is a few punched holes in the tin so air can flow and just let the coal begin to burn itself. because bulk charcoal is cheap and very long lasting it will stay throughout the session and doesent matter if you dont finish it all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Well I normally use Nour Natural Finger coals, and break them into 2.5" long cylinders. I put two of them on the bowl at a time, making sure they are far apart from each other on the bowl, across from each other. After about 15 minutes, I will ash them, then place a fresh, unlit coal on top of the two already lit coals. After about another 10-15 minutes, it will be ready to go when the time comes to throw out one of the original coals. This method makes it nice so I don't have to worry about getting the torch back out, or using the burner on the stove again. I just use lit coals to get non-lit coals going again. This method has worked well for me atleast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjt486 Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Whats a good procedure to make a 'coal tin'Ive never tried natural coals, figured it would be a royal pain to light them with a torch. What brand should I try. The japanese bit isnt essential to me if I can get good smoke with tangiers and another coal.thanks guys great help as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 get a tin of foodempty it ! - not hard punch a few holes around the sides = i done 5 spaced out...make 2 holes at the topput a Strong peice of string through the top so you can hold the tinand there you GO! you have yourself a COAL TIN After you have used the coal leave the ash inside. it keeps the extra coals warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I've used the inside part to a old fashioned coffee percolator...The type you can use for camping where you put the coffee in the stand part, put that into the pot of water and set it over the fire.... It stands, has little tiny holes in the bottom for ventalation and even has a cover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I know this is stupid, but you can just put Japanese coals on top of hot coals to light them. Thats how I light them, once one is lit, they all light right up. When lighting on the head they may have a slight off-flavor. but no too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahCaterpillar Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I used to use a torch to light my 3 kings charcoals but now i have a electric stove type thing setup and I just put the coal on there and go pack my hookah. Then when I finish packing the hookah and poking the holes my coal is red hot and I take it off with the tongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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