Heat Beads with a Big Green Egg

[ConorD]

Seriously considering buying a BGE (this is becoming an inevitability as now I have started looking it is just a matter of what size and when) and wanted to ask about using the same fuel that I use on my WSM or am I going to have to build up a new store of lump wood?

[Toby]

I believe you should only use lump with any ceramic

[JEC]

you can use it but best of with lump, briquettes product too much ash

[ConorD]

Tanks Guys.

Jec - I am now debating XL vs Large. What made you choose the XL?

I have been searching for something that shows the potential cooking capacity like I use for my WSM - http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/wsmcapacity.html

Any tips?

[JEC]

The common thought is the XL is the no regrets egg. If you think you need it you probably do, it can be run on smaller cooks but you can't make the large bigger. I regularly cook for two and I've cooked for up to 40. My normal cook is for 4 to 8 and it's just great for getting it all on in one go.

Hopefully this is what you are looking for

http://www.biggreenegg.co.uk/shop

If you click on each size tab on the page you get and idea what it will fit on. It's slightly optimistic but not a bad guide

Any questions let me know. My XL is one of the best things I've ever bought, actually had bought for me but you get the message.