The Grill and BBQ thread

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#2,101
kiddiedoc said:
I've never used an electric starter, so I can't comment on that. With an adequate amt of charcoal and both vents open, you should be able to get to 650-700.

- Check to make sure your charcoal grate isn't clogged. I usually knock out any small bits of charcoal before lighting.

- Let the coals get burning good (turning white) before closing the lid. I love using the chimney starter.

- Are you sure that the thermometer works correctly?

- Are there large/obvious gaps that would allow heat to escape?
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this could be it...I closed the lid while the electric starter was in their, and when I started to get graying around the edges of the charcoal, I pulled it out, and left the lid shut, but vents open....

I'll leave the starter in longer, with the lid open next time

Thanks
 
#2,102
#2,102
vol_in_ar said:
this could be it...I closed the lid while the electric starter was in their, and when I started to get graying around the edges of the charcoal, I pulled it out, and left the lid shut, but vents open....

I'll leave the starter in longer, with the lid open next time

Thanks
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Yessir. Report back!

You might also try the old-fashioned way: newspaper and a chimney or the reliable Green Egg starter squares.
 
#2,103
#2,103
vol_in_ar said:
this could be it...I closed the lid while the electric starter was in their, and when I started to get graying around the edges of the charcoal, I pulled it out, and left the lid shut, but vents open....

I'll leave the starter in longer, with the lid open next time

Thanks
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I use cotton balls soaked in 91% rubbing alcohol. If I'm going to smoke low and slow, I use 3 or 4 cotton balls, if doing doing steaks, I will use 7 or 8 so they will light quicker. Works like a charm, and inexpensive. I also always leave the lid open and bottom vent all the open till I get the coals burning the way I want. I have the char-griller Acorn.
 
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#2,104
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1 of these under a chimney and you're good to go. About $4 for 24 cubes.

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NWGVol said:
I use cotton balls soaked in 91% rubbing alcohol. If I'm going to smoke low and slow, I use 3 or 4 cotton balls, if doing doing steaks, I will use 7 or 8 so they will light quicker. Works like a charm, and inexpensive. I also always leave the lid open and bottom vent all the open till I get the coals burning the way I want. I have the char-griller Acorn.
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volmanbill said:
1 of these under a chimney and you're good to go. About $4 for 24 cubes.

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thanks
 
#2,106
#2,106
I confess to using junk mail in the lower section of my chimneys (I have the older models designed to be lifted out with detachable tongs). Haven't subscribed to a newspaper in a long time.
 
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#2,109
#2,109
Another good starting material - probably better for lighting a fire pit than charcoal - is dryer lint. Roll it into balls with petroleum jelly or use it dry. The PJ method allows it to burn a little slower.
 
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#2,111
kiddiedoc said:
Lol, early bird catches the worm
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You were definitely quicker on the keyboard. I'm building an outdoor kitchen anyway. Putting in a propane grill, charcoal grill, stainless steel cook top, and a mini fridge. All in field stone. Also and outdoor a stone fire pit. I'll post some pictures when it's finished.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
You were definitely quicker on the keyboard. I'm building an outdoor kitchen anyway. Putting in a propane grill, charcoal grill, stainless steel cook top, and a mini fridge. All in field stone. Also and outdoor a stone fire pit. I'll post some pictures when it's finished.
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That's awesome! Yes, post progress pics...
 
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#2,117
vol_in_ar said:
did you run a gas line to the fire pit
progress so far is impressive
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No, I wish I had before we poured the concrete back in the spring. We don't have intentions of using gas for the fire but it would have been nice to have that option. I did run conduit for electrical to the outdoor kitchen area before the concrete.
 
#2,118
#2,118
Part of the kitchen will contain a large built-in hibachi stainless cook top. I went to a salvage yard and bought a hunk of 3/8" stainless. I cut it down to size and welded on a shelf underneath to slide in a propane burner. A couple of days ago I put it in place and fired it up. It worked good except the stainless warped up about 3/8" in the middle. I thought the 3/8" would be thick enough to keep it from warping but I was wrong.

The way I designed it the top can slide out. So I think I'll take it back to the shop and weld some of the drops, vertically on the front and back edges to try and keep it from bowing. I also need to weld a flange around it to keep things contained on the top.
 
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#2,119
Here are some updated pictures.
 

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that's sweet, the Hibachi, grill top, is a fabulous idea....while you're welding it, may think about adding a some type of drain or collection area for grease
 
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