Jacqueline Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I need to lay my hands on some charcoal. Does anyone know if there is any still for sale on the Island or is it all packed away with the Magnums till next summer? Thanks in nervous anticipation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
access55 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Not thinking of commiting Hari-Kari ? Have you tried B&Q? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTool Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 try CPL i think they supply total with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squaddie Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 If you get no joy in finding some then........ Take a 55 gal. barrell the kind with lid that fastens down, set it on blocks and punch a hole in the top. Fill with small blocks of hardwood. Build fire under barrell. First steam comes out which is very visible and then it changes to a gas. Light gas taking all the necessary safety precautions. The gas will burn with a blue flame. When you can no longer keep a flame going let the fire go for a while and put out. Let charcoal cool and remove. Before you ask, the barrell will not explode when you light flame as the steam has driven out the oxygen. I accept no responsibility if it all goes tits-up. Oh....and best do it outside hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squaddie Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Here in pictures more or less the same as posted above: http://64.176.180.203/charcoalretort.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 That is one mighty big FO piece of kit! I want one! Not sure my garden (or neighbours) would take it though. Thanks for all replies. CPL has saved the day. Thanks Numpty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbomb Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 If you get no joy in finding some then........ Take a 55 gal. barrell the kind with lid that fastens down, set it on blocks and punch a hole in the top. Fill with small blocks of hardwood. Build fire under barrell. First steam comes out which is very visible and then it changes to a gas. Light gas taking all the necessary safety precautions. The gas will burn with a blue flame. When you can no longer keep a flame going let the fire go for a while and put out. Let charcoal cool and remove. Before you ask, the barrell will not explode when you light flame as the steam has driven out the oxygen. I accept no responsibility if it all goes tits-up. Oh....and best do it outside hehe most ingenious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman27 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 charcoal charcoal stick it up your....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Oh, give it up Jacqueline - summer's over, accept it. Write some Christmas cards or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 I can't. I've got people coming up my back passage on Saturday for a bit of a 'do' and the chimilea will have to be got going. I usually manage with a log or two but it's going to be a bit blowy up there at the weekend so need something a bit more solid to get things going. If you get my drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbomb Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I can't. I've got people coming up my back passage on Saturday for a bit of a 'do' and the chimilea will have to be got going. I usually manage with a log or two but it's going to be a bit blowy up there at the weekend so need something a bit more solid to get things going. If you get my drift. ahhhh - i thought u needed it for a bbq - not for... well.. i think that must be an old wives' tale.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minxie Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 What about that place near B&Q the Eden Centre - Riley's isn't it, would they supply the stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Tescos had some Bbq charcoal, A while back but they might still have some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I can't. I've got people coming up my back passage on Saturday for a bit of a 'do' and the chimilea will have to be got going. I usually manage with a log or two but it's going to be a bit blowy up there at the weekend so need something a bit more solid to get things going. If you get my drift. Don't you just hate it when people come up your back passage! I'm sure B&Q were selling off charcoal a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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