Author Topic: Does the "New" KBB produce more less or the same amount of Ash? (Read 2396 times)

CharliefromLI · « **on:** April 16, 2015, 04:15:52 AM »

I don't have a ton of experience with KBB as i generally go for all natural briq's or lump based on the countless stories i've read of KBB producing so much ash.

I was recently given 4 bags of KBB from last season and i have used on a few cooks and found the ash was an issue as it choked my fire significantly on an 8 hour cook despite the fact there was plently of fuel left.

I know the new briq's were reformulated this year. is there any less ash in the new formula?

LightningBoldtz · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2015, 06:40:50 AM »

I wouldn't expect a night and day difference if any.

dazzo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:32:38 AM »

My very unscientific observation...

The new briquettes look "rougher", not the nice smooth ones I'm used to.

Ash does seem less, but I was just doing burgers, and I was more interested in them.

End of observations.

Glad I could be of no help whatsoever.

8D

austin87 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:40:09 AM »

I've been using the Kingsford Competition lately after I stocked up at Costco. It definitely produces less ash than KBB. I haven't picked up a bag of the "new" KBB yet.

CharliefromLI · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:41:27 AM »

@dazzo, i read that the "rough" exterior is designed to increase surface area to light faster. makes sense.

dazzo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:45:17 AM »

Now that you mention it, they did seem to be ready a little sooner.

But wait, it was only a half chimney load. Bad test.

indy82z · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2015, 11:50:59 AM »

I used the new stuff yesterday. To be honest, I really did not notice a difference.

jcnaz · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2015, 03:06:43 PM »

From Chris at the Bullet:

Chris Allingham said:
Today 12:04 PM
The 2015 formula produces less ash. I did a test burn last weekend and I'm doing the write-up as we speak. But to give you an idea, 100 briquets of 2014 K produced 5-3/8 cups of ash weighing 15-5/8 ounces. 100 briquets of 2015 K produced 4-7/8 cups of ash weighing 14-1/4 ounces.

Not a huge difference, but a difference.

LightningBoldtz · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2015, 03:44:51 AM »

@CharliefromLI

Here is the write up that @jcnaz referred to

http://virtualweberbullet.com/new-kingsford-original-charcoal-briquets-formula-for-2015.html

CharliefromLI · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2015, 05:02:59 AM »

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on April 19, 2015, 03:44:51 AM

@CharliefromLI

Here is the write up that @jcnaz referred to

http://virtualweberbullet.com/new-kingsford-original-charcoal-briquets-formula-for-2015.html

Yeah I post over there too. I saw the Chris article, great read. Thanks guys.

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CharliefromLI

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CharliefromLI

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indy82z

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