I've cooked for 8 - 10 hrs with it, it's been fine and no weird ash.
Once the lids on it barely makes a difference.
Once the lids on it barely makes a difference.
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It's the lack weird ash and the smell that makes me stick with lumpwood personally.
I need a new charcoal bbq, i use the current one about 2-3 times a week when its warm. I have had a 57cm kettle one with ash catcher for about 5 years from b&q. The trolley type with the wooden shelf to one side and a charcoal bin under a granite slab. The problem i have is the equivalent weber ones (performer model) are £350+ as im not keen on not having a shelf area and a charcoal store bin.
Any other charcoal ones at least 57cm worth looking at brand wise or is it kind of weber or nothing?
Any other charcoal ones at least 57cm worth looking at brand wise or is it kind of weber or nothing?
Soldato
Wow this sort of thread is dangerous! 
Reading through it looks like winter time is the best time to buy a BBQ for biggest discounts. At the moment I have a homebase own brand charcoal BBQ which we've had for about 5 years and its getting long in the tooth, it has a built in thermometer in the lid but I'm not sure how reliable it is now as its been stored outside over winter with no cover. It will probably see out the rest of the summer so I was thinking of replacing it with one of these weber one touch premiums ready for next year.
Anybody know when we will start to see discounts applied over the winter months? Is it best to buy Autumn time when retailers have unsold stock they want rid of or do they get cheaper the further into winter we get?
Thanks in advance
Reading through it looks like winter time is the best time to buy a BBQ for biggest discounts. At the moment I have a homebase own brand charcoal BBQ which we've had for about 5 years and its getting long in the tooth, it has a built in thermometer in the lid but I'm not sure how reliable it is now as its been stored outside over winter with no cover. It will probably see out the rest of the summer so I was thinking of replacing it with one of these weber one touch premiums ready for next year.
Anybody know when we will start to see discounts applied over the winter months? Is it best to buy Autumn time when retailers have unsold stock they want rid of or do they get cheaper the further into winter we get?
Thanks in advance
Best just to wait for a 20% off weekend, winter sees discounts on own brand rubbish but not stuff like webbers
Soldato
Man of Honour
Just made some amazing beef brisket and pulled pork using uv's ProQ Excel and a giant pile of applewood/mesquite 
Using a proper temp probe and patience made a huge difference.
Using a proper temp probe and patience made a huge difference.
Where are the pictures?
Man of Honour
A valid question. Sadly I was too hungover/tired and as such have a perfectly valid (cough, honest) excuse for completely forgetting to get any pictures
Soldato
ok cool, will keep my eyes peeled
Bbqworld usually have one late September. Sign up for their promo emails.
Eg. Last year - One touch premium 57 cm for £120 delivered
Soldato
My new BBQ
Hovis, now!
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Soldato
Mine has arrived, but I was away all weekend, so not had a chance to build it. Tonight will be that night
Soldato
Now, the wood order and to order some pig!!
Soldato
Just ordered 23kg in total.
15kg Apple, and 8kg of Cherry!
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260810380786&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160
German eBay!
Also, all the components to this: http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?35674-HeaterMeter-v4-0-for-RaspberyPi-Standalone
Should be making their way here, too. I just need to order some temp probs. As there are different sections to the BBQ I'm going to "zone" out the areas with sensors, so hopefully I can control them differently. Should be a fun challenge.
15kg Apple, and 8kg of Cherry!
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260810380786&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160
German eBay!
Also, all the components to this: http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?35674-HeaterMeter-v4-0-for-RaspberyPi-Standalone
Should be making their way here, too. I just need to order some temp probs. As there are different sections to the BBQ I'm going to "zone" out the areas with sensors, so hopefully I can control them differently. Should be a fun challenge.
I got myself a smoke probe thermometer.
Now, do you think it would work if I just stick it in the vent hole at the top to monitor the temp or would it be best if I drill a hole for the probe on the opposite side of the lid from the vents?
Obviously I prefer the former than the latter. Just wondering how accurate it would be if the probe is near the vents. It can't be that much different surely seeing hot air is leaving the vent and not the other way round?
Now, do you think it would work if I just stick it in the vent hole at the top to monitor the temp or would it be best if I drill a hole for the probe on the opposite side of the lid from the vents?
Obviously I prefer the former than the latter. Just wondering how accurate it would be if the probe is near the vents. It can't be that much different surely seeing hot air is leaving the vent and not the other way round?
Soldato
I can't tell you how accurate it is, but on my normal BBQ I've been using 2 different thermometers through the holes to try and regulate a better temp, and it works pretty well.
Well, better than having no idea of the temps!
Well, better than having no idea of the temps!