heat beads on a wsm

[aldo]

Just got a wsm and bought 3 bags of heat beads.
Says in operating manual lump charcoal and heat beads not recommended.
Why is that.

[derekmiller]

Probably to get you to use their briquettes. I have used all three and not had a problem

[ConorD]

Almost certainly they disagree with anything that is not their brand. I have used heat beads for over a year now and never had any issues.

[keith157]

Stick with heat beads

[JamsCowbell]

I've been using BigK lump wood charcoal in my WSM with no problems, I wouldn't worry about which charcoal you put in it so much as the quantity you need for a good 14 hour cook

[Scantily]

As others have said lump or any brand of briquettes will be fine. Restaurant grade lumpwood charcoal or heat beads are regarded as the best.

[aldo]

Thanks for advice,thought that were
Good for it.used Weber's charcoal before but not heat beads.is there much difference in quality.