Snowdrifter Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Not quite as convenient as the quicklights, but a mapp gas torch seemed to get them going fairly fast. But boy oh boy were they nice. Much smoother, less 'tainted' smoke than my QLs. If you have the time/patience, I suggest going natural vs a quick light. 'Mo betta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainUM Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 true story, naturals are the way to go. i hate smoking QL's and i think i've only had like 2 or 3 sessions in the last like 8 months with QL's. you truly don't know the difference till you try it and never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezxen Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Pretty much agree with Iain . naturals have turned another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 And another one sees the light... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 If you have to, use your ql's to light your Nats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 [img]http://i.imgur.com/9wKu0.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelios Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 [quote name='mushrat' timestamp='1345123279' post='554217'] If you have to, use your ql's to light your Nats. [/quote] Wow! There's a box of 100 3K QL's in my car that no one would take off my hands. They finally have a use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Sooner or later, everyone goes natural. It's the only way to smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 [quote name='mushrat' timestamp='1345123279' post='554217'] If you have to, use your ql's to light your Nats. [/quote]Holy crap...that's pretty genious. So simple, yet brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_hookah Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Once you go nat, you don't go back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrifter Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 So using a blowtorch works well for one coal, but I can only get one side of the second coal lit before too much heat travels through the tongs and they become too hot to hold. What would be my best bet for lighting them? A cheapie electric stovetop like [url="http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Electric-1100-Watt-Singler-Burner/dp/B002TOBFM2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345171538&sr=8-2&keywords=electric+stovetop"]this[/url]? Or is there a smaller/more portable butane/propane powered coal lighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Get the electric burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrifter Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Ok would it make a difference whether or not it has a coil like the one above or if it is more of a hot plate style like [url="http://www.amazon.com/Aroma-AHP-303-Single-Plate-Black/dp/B0007QCRNU/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1345177764&sr=1-8&keywords=hot+plate"]this[/url]? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angy Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 [quote name='Snowdrifter' timestamp='1345171756' post='554290'] So using a blowtorch works well for one coal, but I can only get one side of the second coal lit before too much heat travels through the tongs and they become too hot to hold. What would be my best bet for lighting them? A cheapie electric stovetop like [url="http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Electric-1100-Watt-Singler-Burner/dp/B002TOBFM2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345171538&sr=8-2&keywords=electric+stovetop"]this[/url]? Or is there a smaller/more portable butane/propane powered coal lighter? [/quote]Walgreens on line has the Sylvania on sale for $10.27 and includes a $3 rebate for net cost of $7.27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I actully dont use coco's or natural coals, i use japs more the mainly because i smoke only tangeirs and well 95% of the time tangiers. and eric prefers japs and so do i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urloc Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 What are japs? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 [quote name='Urloc' timestamp='1345358488' post='554474'] What are japs? Just curious [/quote] Golden Canary or Fumari brand coals. There's also Japanese knock-off coals, made in China, that some people will tell you are decent but they are nothing in comparison to the two top real brands. Either way, Japs are a different type of coal, usually lasting around 30 minutes. Lower heat than most coals. Make sure you scrape all the silver flint stuff off before placing them on the bowl. They can be lit by a candle or lighter, but coil stove burner works best. You can also "bump-light" or "piggy-light" them off of each other. Essentially, you just place the new squares on top of the already burning ones on the bowl. I would do this about halfway into the duration of the coals already on the bowl. Within 10 minutes or so, the new coals are fully lit and you can knock the old bits off and use the newly lit coals. Repeat as many times as you want until you're done smoking or the bowl is cashed. This is cool and all, but the price is higher than coconut coals, and you get less coals than you would buying a box of say, coconut coals. Not to mention the short duration. Therefore I prefer to use coconut coals. Longer lasting, better price per round of coals, less hassle, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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