Charcoal Safety - Myths and Tips

[HoosierKettle]

Once done with the cook, I OPEN the vents 100% and allow the coals to completely ash out.  The next morning, I transfer the ash, by hand (messy but insurance for sure!) into a plastic grocery bag, and then in turn to a galvanized trash can. I discovered LONG ago that throttling down and trying to snuff coals like you mention, just doesn't work. Yes I have had a flare up in a trash can because I didn't let them burn down to ash...

Often I grill with sport sandals. Been doing so for decades with no issues.

Chimney goes on the ground, a good way away from the grill, people, or anything flamable.

Your wasting money. I snuff the coals then next time I fire up, i add new coal to it. Much more efficient then letting your coal burn completely up each time.


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[crowderjd]

So I grill barefoot all the time...and have paid the price with the tiny speck of charcoal that drops out of the chimney.  I've done some of my best swearing under those conditions.

[Hell Fire Grill]

So I grill barefoot all the time...and have paid the price with the tiny speck of charcoal that drops out of the chimney.  I've done some of my best swearing under those conditions.

I have a SS lid that covers the top of the chimney if it gets upset while its stoking, and keeps the airborne sparks down when its needed.

Then when its time to transport the chimney to the grill I hold the lid under the chimney, mostly so my dog dont burn his feet, and it catches all the coals that fall out the bottom...but not the sides.

[Mike in Roseville]

I learned with #1...

One time, I used my WSM...let the coals burn out, closed the vents. 2 days later I went to scoop the ashes with a plastic cup and...it melted instantly. Almost burned my hand.

[LiquidOcelot]

beware of debris

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[Jules V.]

After I'm done cooking i put put a pan of water on top of the charcoal. Wait  couple minutes then close all vents. The steam will help extinguish the fire much faster. 

[racedvl]

I use my S'N'S for 95% of my cooks.  I always shut the vents down, and add fresh coals on top of old coals, for the next cook.  And as far as the ash,  I have a metal 5 gallon bucket that they get dumped into.  Once full,  they get put in a bag,  and disposed of.

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