Light Coals In The Fireplace

[viper151]

Hey I was thinking, when I smoke hookah, I always light up the fireplace, so why not throw some coco brico/naras in there to light them up instead of making my kitchen a mess.
I can imagine why using coals from the fireplace (I mean created from the wood I burn) might be unhealthy but do you think that lighting up Hookah Coals in the fireplace might be hazardous?
The coals might get involved with the ashes and that shouldn't be right for my health I suppose :/
I wanna try it but I still hesitate. Edited December 26, 2011 by viper151

[Chreees]

I don't see why not. People light their coals on the grill all the time, so why not the fireplace? Just find a way to prop them up so they're not sitting in the ashes from the wood and you should be fine.

[viper151]

You mean BBQ grill? With the other coals or on the grid?
If it's on the grid then it's like putting them on the stove. No difference
If it's with the other coals then yes it's the same except from the ashes.
Unfortunately I have to put a grid in order to avoid the ashes which are everywhere or I'll have to toast them like marshmallows, using a stick.

[Hassouni]

Do it.

[Pavo21]

try it it shouldnt be a biggy, ive seen a lounge light there coals in a fire pit behind the shop

[ezxen]

Yup ive light coals in a fire and used coals from the fire . All good

[mustang67n]

no problamo amigo. just make sure to use longer tongs.. short ones can lead to burnt knuckle hairs

[antouwan]

why couldn't you just use coals from the fire? hookah was around a long time before coco bricos, and any other coals that are specifically marketed for hookah (in indonesia and other places coco bricos are sold, coconut coals are marketed for grilling). charcoal is charcoal, and unless you're using coke (like golden canary's) they should all be just about the same…

[mushrat]

As for wood from the fire, you need to know the wood your are burning. As for using the fire to light your coals, i do it when Im camping or over at a friend's with a fire pit. It's cool.

[Hassouni]

Yeah keep in mind charcoal is not just burnt wood, it's wood that's been burned in a low to no oxygen environment and is pure carbon.

[Fusion]

I've done it many times in the fireplace and fire pits using just natural wood logs with no problem. I use one of the cone-shaped coal carriers you can swing around to light, just lay it in the fire and once the coals start to turn red take them out and swing away until they're blazing.

[Judy Oma]

I do this always in the winter - too lazy to go the kitchen and the fireplace is closer. I also use woodembers or whatever they are called from the firepit outside in the summer - yes, it imparts a flavor but I'm also drinking and don't care. My two cents are in .

[Epoch]

The bonfire pit is the A+ place to light your coals for parties.