john noble Posted November 1, 2011 Report Posted November 1, 2011 Ok, so for the first time, I managed to extinguish a cook and find unburned charcoal the next morning. I realize I have not been closing the top vent tight enough. In the past, I would find that the "leftover" charcoal was burned to ashes. Last night I cranked the top vent tightly closed, and success. This morning a huge pile of unused charcoal awaited me.
Syzygies Posted November 1, 2011 Report Posted November 1, 2011 Re: tight top vent Be careful not to go too tight after a very hot fire. After the metal contracts it might be very hard to get the top back open. I tighten part way, come back in an hour when the fire has died to the point where the top hat is cooler. Oh yeah, if I remember.
john noble Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Posted November 4, 2011 Re: tight top vent I know what you mean. after removing the food and closing it, I intend to come back and make sure it's tight and extinguished. But I often forget, and then lose a basket of lump as a result.
