The Best Charcoal for Your Summer BBQs
Sweep the patio, dust off the garden chairs and put up the gazebo (just in case): it’s barbecue season. As always at this time of year, we’re seeing a surge...
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The Best Charcoal for Your Summer BBQs
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From Forest to BBQ: The Journey of Sustainable Charcoal
How is charcoal made? We’re used to these questions as coal merchants, but charcoal has been a valuable commodity for thousands of years and continues to grow in popularity, for...
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Summer Grilling Tips from Charcoal Experts
Summer BBQ Tips: How to Use a Charcoal BBQ Like a Chef. The weather’s warming up and the skies are free of clouds. It’s barbecue season. In the UK we...
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How is Coal Formed?
Coal is a sedimentary rock, made up mostly of carbon and hydrocarbon molecules. It is these hydrocarbons that burn, reacting with oxygen to generate heat, light and carbon dioxide. Like...
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What are the four different types of coal?
We all know of coal – a solid fuel mined around the world and used as a heat source, for power generation and as coke to manufacture cast iron, steel...
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What is Coal Used For?
Coal is a sedimentary rock that has many uses, as it contains high levels of energy that is released through coal burning. Energy from coal is used worldwide for many...
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Characteristics of Coal
Coal is a sedimentary rock that has been formed over millions of years through a process called coalification. It is primarily composed of carbon, along with small amounts of other...
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Preparing for Delivery: How to Store Coal, Firewood and Other Solid Fuels
How to Store Fuel: Coal and Wood When you buy coal in bulk, or make a large order for firewood, it’s important to have an appropriate place to store it....
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How to Store Your Coal in the Winter
As winter approaches, many people who rely on coal for heat begin to stockpile the fuel to ensure that they will have enough to last through the colder months. However,...
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How Much Coal Do I Need for the Winter?
Leaves are beginning to change colour, the nights are drawing in; it’s Autumn. It’s time to restock the coal shed, build up the wood store, and order enough fuel to...
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Introduction to Blacksmithing: What is Blacksmithing & How does it work?
Blacksmithing is an art and a trade that is thousands of years old and is deeply embedded in cultures around the world. Any sword, axe, horseshoe or shield made from...
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How to light a coal forge
Lighting a forge is the first step to blacksmithing. Before you pick up an iron or a hammer, you need a heat source that will get your metal to the...
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BBQ charcoal for UK retailers
SUMMER BBQ SUPPLIERS UK With a great smoky flavour, meat and vegetables alike can taste fantastic with our BBQ charcoal. Give summer parties the delicious food they deserve. This charcoal can...
