sfdrew28 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I live on a hill in California. I’ve only used briquettes before getting my kk. I’ve noticed with my Lazzari lump charcoal sparks and embers come flying out of the grill when there’s a bit of wind. Any ideas or techniques that’ll cut down on what I see as a fire danger? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I use lump (Royal Oak / Rockwood) to get the fire going with Dennis' extruded charcoal as the main fuel source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfdrew28 Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I use lump (Royal Oak / Rockwood) to get the fire going with Dennis' extruded charcoal as the main fuel source. Unfortunately I only have a little bit of what Dennis sells. He can’t get anymore for now. On the plus side, I live 15 min from the Lazzari company site. It’s from 1908 and it looks like it. I just picked up 100 pounds for 45 bucks. 1/2 the price in a store ten minutes away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Can't get it here, but others on the Forum have made positive comments about Lazarri charcoal. It's just the nature of some charcoals to spark more than others. I understand your concerns, given the wildfires in So Cal. What method are you using to start your charcoal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I live on a hill in California. I’ve only used briquettes before getting my kk. I’ve noticed with my Lazzari lump charcoal sparks and embers come flying out of the grill when there’s a bit of wind. Any ideas or techniques that’ll cut down on what I see as a fire danger? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou will find if you light lump leftover from a previous burn you seldom get a lot of sparks do if you light that and shut the lid that should keep sparks inside the KK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 If you use a benzomatic torch as I do your bound to experience a lot of spark but, an alternative might be to use fire starters { compressed fibers with additives to help it ignite } buried in the coals. Light and close the lid, open the vent and air and it will go on it's own without worry. The fire is self contained in your KK. Don't worry about the starters and food because by the time you begin to cook the coals have consumed all the pieces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 I have used these and like them, plus it support folks with disabilities. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C3KO7X0 DAMN, no longer available!! These look similar. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MRF8FNL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Lowes or Home Depot carry fire starters if that hill is close enough to them. If u really had too, wax and dry wood shavings are something you could make...cheap, but a little smoky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 On 12/12/2017 at 9:41 PM, Tyrus said: If u really had too, wax and dry wood shavings are something you could make... To quote one of my all time favorite TV characters - "Homey don't play dat!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
