Method charcoal burning method summary?

[FutureHanger]

the megathread ain't really specific so lemme just ask my main questions: will a simple lighter be enough to burn it? if burnt in an open area like the middle of the woods would others see flames/smoke or smell it? do you need a lot of charcoal or are a few enough? does each individual piece need to be burnt? Does the type of charcoal matter? Does the charcoal need to be mixed with something else?

 

[Praestat_Mori]

Here's a good guide:

Charcoal method advice

Hi, I somehow came across this site after some furious google searching over the weekend. After trying and failing other methods over the past month I came across back to the idea of carbon monoxide and decided to dig further into charcoal burning, of which there are plenty discussions on this...

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[wontachievehappines]

the megathread ain't really specific so lemme just ask my main questions: will a simple lighter be enough to burn it? if burnt in an open area like the middle of the woods would others see flames/smoke or smell it? do you need a lot of charcoal or are a few enough? does each individual piece need to be burnt? Does the type of charcoal matter? Does the charcoal need to be mixed with something else?

I have the same questions, I also really like the charcoal method

 

[HD72]

I have the same questions, I also really like the charcoal method

Thank u for asking these questions. I also have no idea what I am doing.

 

[greatgooglymoogly]

will a simple lighter be enough to burn it?

Just google "how to start charcoal grill" or something as that'll give you a good explanation. A chimney starter and tumbleweed style fire starters are very useful as you can fill the chimney(s) with charcoal, put the fire starter underneath, and light it with a lighter and It should catch pretty easily.

if burnt in an open area like the middle of the woods would others see flames/smoke or smell it?

Honestly location was the toughest part of this for me and honestly, only you can make a guess at that because we don't know the specifics of what "the middle of the woods" is to you, or how many people will be there.

do you need a lot of charcoal or are a few enough?

The amount of charcoal you need depends on the size of your space. Bigger space needs more charcoal. More charcoal in a smaller space can't really "hurt" as it usually means higher concentration of carbon monoxide quicker.

does each individual piece need to be burnt? Does the type of charcoal matter?

Wait until your charcoal is obviously gray/white and glowing, and the white smoke has stopped. And yes, the type matters. Use high-quality briquettes or lump charcoal. People have done it with briquettes of course, but do research and don't get the cheap ones as they can have additives that cause a very strange smell, which is what deterred me from going through with my attempt.

Does the charcoal need to be mixed with something else?

Not sure entirely what you mean by "something else" but no. Not even lighter fluid. Adding anything other than charcoal means potential for more fumes/smells/smoke that you don't want. That's what happened to me.



Overall, please do look at all the megathreads/advice threads on charcoal because they do actually get very specific. Think critically about everything you read, though, including this, because not everyone is right.

 

[fairyqueen34]

I have a question about the charcoal method. I will be using my brother's car for this so will this mess up the car in any way and will a car be in danger of fire I don't want to cause more problems to my family also how many grills do I need lastly I heard the charcoal has to be top quality what does that mean

 

[Valky]

I have a question about the charcoal method. I will be using my brother's car for this so will this mess up the car in any way and will a car be in danger of fire I don't want to cause more problems to my family also how many grills do I need lastly I heard the charcoal has to be top quality what does that mean

yes, this will hurt the car, jokes aside just buy a tent instead if you are worried about it.