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I haven't quite mastered the art of just how many head beads to heat.  More is better than not enough!!!

After the cooking is finished, I put water on them to stop them burning. (Just need a few to reheat the pot to clean it).  So now I have a number of 1/2 sized beads.  Will these re-heat?

Barb

Being as you dowsed them with water, they are probably not going to be any good, as charcoal is pourus it will hold moisture, but they might dry out after some time.

Instead of water Barb, just smother them with some sort of lid, they will go out & can be re used, but when re used I'd suggest only putting them in the top of the chimney & only used as extras.
I often keep a few of these "little fella's" hot to get my next batch of beads going in the chimney, instead of using more fire lighters.

Mick.

Barb
What Mick said is right...it is an old trick using a Weber BBQ close the vents and smother the fire..and reuse for a top off.
Muzz

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There wouldn't be a little Scot heritage in all of you, would there?  ;D
Just asking, not suggesting anything.

Aart

TBF wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 6:09pm:

There wouldn't be a little Scot heritage in all of you, would there?  ;D Just asking, not suggesting anything. Aart

Hahahahahahaha.  I was thinking that to Aart.  No, I have never re-used them.

Those of you who have put water on them will know that they let off a heap of steam and dust and it goes everywhere.

When I did the cooking at the 4X4 Show recently I did that but next door just the other side of a partition was the Nissan stand.  They had to rewash and polish all there 4X4's and I was asked not to do it again.   :-[

TBF wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 6:09pm:

There wouldn't be a little Scot heritage in all of you, would there?  ;D Just asking, not suggesting anything. Aart

Being of Scots background myself,I agree with Aart,
Maybe we could start a heatbead donation bank ;D
Hey not a bad Idea ::)
cheers George ;D

hotwelder wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 7:08pm:

TBF wrote on Aug 6th, 2008 at 6:09pm: There wouldn't be a little Scot heritage in all of you, would there?  ;D Just asking, not suggesting anything. Aart Being of Scots background myself,I agree with Aart, Maybe we could start a heatbead donation bank ;D Hey not a bad Idea ::) cheers George ;D

Hey George, I'm of Dutch heritage.. they say we are next tightest in the world.

Lets say we go halves in  the takings.

Aart

I'll gladly donate mine to the cause.  :P

Derek wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 7:14pm:

I'll gladly donate mine to the cause.  :P

Thanks Derek.

Now listen carefully George... that's one for you and 2 for me.  ;D

Aart

Already a hint of corruption,and this thing hasnt even started yet.
I like your style Aart 8-) ::) :-X
cheers George ;)

TBF wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 6:09pm:

There wouldn't be a little Scot heritage in all of you, would there?  ;D Just asking, not suggesting anything. Aart

I'm Scot, Pom & Dutch........enough said?????


Mick.

Derek wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 7:00pm:

Those of you who have put water on them will know that they let off a heap of steam and dust and it goes everywhere. When I did the cooking at the 4X4 Show recently I did that but next door just the other side of a partition was the Nissan stand.They had to rewash and polish all there 4X4's and I was asked not to do it again. Embarrassed

Derek - we have experienced the steam and dust!!!  


TBF wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 6:09pm:

There wouldn't be a little Scot heritage in all of you, would there?Grin

Does Irish count???? (Papa Bear)  Come to think of it - ooops - Scottish on my side!!!!!

Will try the smother trick.

Thanks
Barb

Barb
As BBC said smother the beads. I put my leftover in a tin & cover it with a billy lid. Have been going to get a "Milo" tin & use it with the lid on. May have to put a very small hole in the lid to stop it sealing too tight when all the air is used up.
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