Rani Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Okay so I was talking to this friend of mine who says he uses a few drops of alcohol to turn regular charcoal into quick lights. I haven't personally tried it, but according to him, he takes a regular CH brick, sprinkles a few drops of 100 proof vodka on it, lights the vodka which in turn lights the brick. I don't happen to have any vodka in the house at the moment to try it, but I'm thinking if this works could be useful now and then. We all hate quick lights because of the chemicals that are added. but most of keep a few around for when we're not near a stove. If this works it could mean we never again have to buy them, plus alcohol burns off completely without that nitrate aftertaste. Anyone else ever tried this? Or is willing to and report back it works? Not that I don't believe him, but his version of easy, might not be my version of easy. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaskomc Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 as far as all that goes, all ill do to light my non ql coals is actually use 2 qls.... ill light the 2 qls, then place the good coal on top works just the same as a stove top lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Ooo, ooo! I have a better idea... Use Golden Canaries, which you can light by stove or lighter, and they have no taste and are great coals for heat management! I personally wouldn't try the vodka thing, but hey, if you works for your friend, then more power to them. I'll stick to my GC's, though. Definitely my version of easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Would 75 proof rum work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropbear Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 id just drink the rum lol. vodka isnt as expensive from what ive noticed...and blask thats an excellent idea lmao i was thinking of doing that but i wasnt so sure how effective that would be lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaskomc Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 heh the only reason i do it out here is cause yeah no access to a stove lol, so i had to figure out a way to light them with out wasting all my torch fluid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 [quote name='Dropbear' timestamp='1308519573' post='513134'] id just drink the rum lol. vodka isnt as expensive from what ive noticed...and blask thats an excellent idea lmao i was thinking of doing that but i wasnt so sure how effective that would be lol [/quote] Oh heck, what's a few drops when you have 5 bottles resting in your cupboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Okay, so I was forced to try this method today due to an unexpected blackout, and I don't generally keep quicklites. Tried it with 75 proof rum as mentioned, and first, I sprinkled a few drops and then tried, and again after literally soaking the coal in rum. The alcohol burned in a flash, way too quick to actually burn the coal. Gonna try again sometime with 100 proof vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) You really need at least 100 proof to burn I imaginethat the higher the proof the better your results will be. Edited June 20, 2011 by Skoozle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yeah you're right. but I got shitfaced on the 100 proof vodka saturday night. Tip: Stay away from vodka pong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 If you feel like you have to vomit, barf on some coals and see if that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropbear Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 vodka pong is fantastic <3 lmfao one of my favorites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeDave Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 This is interesting. I'm waiting to see vendetta's results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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