Hi guys, what is the cheapest way of running a charcoal bbq? Recently my brother got one basic charcoal bbq and he is looking for cheapest fuel options and where to buy it from?
Cheapest Way of Running a Charcoal BBQ
anonymoususer on 08/08/2015 - 22:07
Last edited 09/08/2015 - 10:17 by 1 other user
Last edited 09/08/2015 - 10:17 by 1 other user
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how cheap do you want it to be ? 10kg of charcoal is like $12….
Show me where please
Not BBQ's galore or Bunnings that's for surehttps://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/products/product-view.asp…
http://www.bunnings.com.au/charmate-5kg-lumpwood-charcoal-_p…Whoops. I meant briquette
Cut some firewood branches and stack to dry, google coppicing for a sustainable growing method that works on smaller land.
Stack the branches tightly in a circular arrangement leaving an air flow passage way through the middle. Build a cover of non-flammable, air tight material. Some cultures use green bark sheets, others clay. Modern charcoal makers in Britain use steel covers.
The cover must have an airflow vent corresponding to the air flow passage in the branches. You need to be able to vary the size of the air flow vent opening. You probably want thee or four small vents around the base as well.
Now light the fire. You can use firefighters or a little petrol or something, you need to get a self sustaining fire in the heart of the pile. Vary the size of the top vent to restrict the airflow so the fire is just above smouldering.
This will burn the branches with limited oxygen, producing charcoal. A pile the size of a kitchen table should smoulder for two or three days. You will need to check it pretty regularly at the beginning to get the burn rate right.
Cost = free.I'm not sure if we are allowed to post YouTube links here but there are plenty of easy dyi options. I make my own charcoal using an old coffee can (Kirkland signature) which I have punched holes in. Load it up with some fallen eucalyptus branches about 2cm thick and cut into 10 cm lengths.put them in the can with some kindling then carefully tip the can upside down. About 3hrs you have some beautiful clean charcoal.
Ummm charcoal is pretty cheap?