Do you use hard wood coal?
1354399
I use hardwood coal and regular charcoal. I always put 2 layers of aluminum foil under charcoal also. Less mess
1354400
Hello,I use regular wood or charcoal. I'm sure you can use just about anything.
1354401
I just use hard wood ,oak,etc. If we are sitting round the fire I may use pine. Charcoal works fine of course.
1354402
Not much different than any other BBQ. The bottom is "fairly" flat and may be swept out after coals have turned to ash. Most of the time, there is enough airflow to keep the coals hot enough to burn. But if not, there is a drain pipe that may be opened at the bottom to allow for air to rise through the coals. Pick up a pipe cleaner from Home Depot / Lowe's to keep this pipe clean.
849607
I tried that , works ok , but then just used the wood chunks with better results . The fan really burns up the lump coal FAST
2162586
I have never tried it with a hardie plank. I used it extensively cutting firebricks for a brick-oven (pizza oven) and I had no problems at all.
1494267
I have used wood but unless you use very dense wood like mesquite it burns very quickly. Best to use a combination of wood and charcoal. Imparts fantastic flavor.
1651327
Not really, my use is limited to small jobs on soft wood . It is not for heavy use .
1231580
as far as I know it should work, the stove my husband uses in his garage uses coal.
899244
You can use small hardwood chunks as long as they fit into the burn chamber. You can buy these chips on Amazon or at most retailers (Walmart, Home Depot, etc.) in the grill accessory area. The hardwood chunks produce as much heat as the compressed sawdust pucks that come with the unit.
869219
Yes, you can. I advise wood first and chunk charcoal. Once flame down, and coals all burning, place top back on chimmea. This ensures enough heat for baking.
208962
I've only used it on a micro camp stove but I can't see why you couldn't use it over coals.
1276087
Yes, I don't have hard wood but I really believe they are safe for hard wood.
2113973
I use it over charcoal, Plus cook over hot bed of glowing Mulberry wood coals using my Horizon Smoker. I say yes. Enjoy!
339864
I have used about 3 types of coal and a few different types of shisha. The coal I used was both for hookah and grill coals.
2006434
Yes, You do need the Grate.If you are going to use logs.This would allow the fire to burn efficiently, otherwise the Ash would kill the log fire.
2096978
You can use the wood dust or pellets. I crush the pellets up a little bit to get a better burn in my smoker, but either will work.
1314777
I use briquets but I'm sure wood type charcoal would be fine.My Smokey mountain works great but I have one serious complaint that the top cover does not overlap when it is on and if you leave the smoker out in the rain without the cover, the bottom will fill with water and you will have a big mess to clean up before you use it the next time. Shame on Weber with this design flaw...I'm not real happy with this smoker for this reason.
983900
Yes, we have used hardwood lump charcoal and have added soaked hardwood for smoking, both with excellent results.
463039
Yes, but it is more useful for hard, woody stuff - twigs and small branches. Leaves don't compact so much and tend to fill up the pile at the output rather quickly.