First UDS build

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I have had weber long lasting turn to dust too. Not used heat beads.
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Hi

Just about to try HB but I have been a Lump man for a long time. Been using Makro restaurant quality blue bag stuff but it does spit a lot and you do get a lot of bits but they are good for filling the gaps.

Going to try Big K lump next the good gear!!!!
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Any idea what the deifference is between regualr and restaurant grade Big K lump. Have easy access to regular and available for a great price, but wondering if worth searching for an upgrade?
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Kiska95 wrote:Hi

Just about to try HB but I have been a Lump man for a long time. Been using Makro restaurant quality blue bag stuff but it does spit a lot and you do get a lot of bits but they are good for filling the gaps.

Going to try Big K lump next the good gear!!!!

Yeah it spits like buggery don't it.
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MyLeakyBucket wrote:Any idea what the deifference is between regualr and restaurant grade Big K lump. Have easy access to regular and available for a great price, but wondering if worth searching for an upgrade?


Obviously it depends on how much it's been moved around and for me, living in Jersey, we a further step away from source. However I used to avoid the Big K regular stuff like the plague. I used to get so much dust and tiny pieces and it never seemed to burn that hot.

We used to get another company's restaurant grade stuff but that disappeared so I reluctantly tried Big K's and was very happy with it. Nice big lumps and a good hot burn.

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Been using regular Big K lump today. Some small bits at the top but otherwise nice sizeable chunks. And a bargain at £4 for 5kg. Been holding its temp nicely today in my UDS.
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