B&B Lump

[txpgapro]

Anyone had problems with the lump sparking and jumping all over the place? Seems to get worse whenever fresh air gets to it. I've bought my last bag.

[Grumpy Gator]

Anyone had problems with the lump sparking and jumping all over the place? Seems to get worse whenever fresh air gets to it. I've bought my last bag.

That's pretty much what lump does... least ways, all the lump I've tried...

[M38A1]

Anyone had problems with the lump sparking and jumping all over the place? Seems to get worse whenever fresh air gets to it. I've bought my last bag.

I've had the same response when you open the door to add more. I didn't know any better to think it's a problem. Well, other than the singed eyebrows every once in a while....

Is is supposed or not supposed to do that?

Ah, BBQinFL beat me to the answer by a mere minute. Thanks!

[big smitty]

I have used different types of lump and it all acts like rice crispies do when you put milk on em snap, crackel, pop. I think it is the dust and real small pieces that get all uppity. No big deal though and if you are up real early before daylight starting a brisket, it makes a real cool light show.

[Zilla]

Thats normal for that brand. When you pour it into the firebox close the lid for 2 min or so and it settles right down. I have noticed some bags are more lively than others. I have used Royal Oak too and it doesn't spark like B&B. I think because RO is largely crushed dimensional lumber scraps which are likely different types of wood than B&B uses and were kiln dried and then cut into smaller pieces. This must play a part because all of the lump that was made from tree branches always sparks and the dimensional lumber never does. At least thats been my experience. I still prefer B&B but I wear safety glasses now. :wink:

[nuknfutz]

If you can ever get hold of Wicked Good I think you'd like it. I get no sparks or cracks, even when lighting. Then it just burns and burns. It's all natural hardwoods, no scraps or building materials. Very nice flowery aroma too!

[bigwheel]

Will guess I prob have to side with Zilla on this one. B&B aint my cup of tea. Its too sooty..and it do pop like Orville Reddenbacker..but will say the Oak version dont pop near as much the mesquite..least the last time I used it which was many moons ago. Think the poppin could be tolerated in most applications..but the nasty smoke is where I draw the line. I totally sooted up two grand prize winning cluckers one time. Thats when I swore off of it. Ozark Oak do not break your heart like that. Now if you want to stuff it in the firebox of a well areated offset..suspect it do just fine. I dont like to waste charcoal like that myself. Us thrifty dutchmen do not believe in imprudent outlays of funds ya know? :lol:

bigwheel

[Thom Emery]

Having good luck with Best in the West Lump

[bigwheel]

Have used that one in times past. Seems like Tom Thumb had it back when I was using it and they always had a good sale on it...2.79 for an 8 lb bag. For some reason I get it cornfused with Cowboy brand which burns super hot and dont last long. I think the bags look similar. Dont recall too much about it actually. Guess I should shut the hell up huh?
:oops: Why dont you tell us about its modus operandi etc? Thanks.

bigwheel




Having good luck with Best in the West Lump

[ozzie]

I get Best in the West lump at Albertson's here in the Dallas area in 20lb bags. A little cheaper than Tom Thumb. I found that pops more than B&B though.

[vinman]

Thats normal for that brand. When you pour it into the firebox close the lid for 2 min or so and it settles right down. I have noticed some bags are more lively than others. I have used Royal Oak too and it doesn't spark like B&B. I think because RO is largely crushed dimensional lumber scraps which are likely different types of wood than B&B uses and were kiln dried and then cut into smaller pieces. This must play a part because all of the lump that was made from tree branches always sparks and the dimensional lumber never does. At least thats been my experience. I still prefer B&B but I wear safety glasses now. :wink:

Royal oak does spark when you get to the bottom of the bag. I was thinking that it had to do with the powder at the bottom of the bag getting into the fire.
Kinda like when you put sawdust into a live fire :shock:

[Zilla]

I totally agree about the dust Vin, I don't think it's the the cause of all the sparks though. Of course everything I say is all observation based a I don't know that any of my guesses are right. That being said, when I started using lump I had to change the way I used the chimney. I full the chimney first and shake it to settle the charcoal and let the dust and small particles fall through the bottom. I stuffed three balled up sheets of newspaper underneth and light it off. Sometimes it sparks and sometimes not. But I doo think the shaking of the chimney helps.