Charcoal is wood that has been burned with a limited amount of oxygen. Because there is little oxygen in the fire, the wood hardly burns, causing it to char. Substances contained in the wood, such as methane, hydrogen and water vapor burn, so that after the charring you are left with more or less pure carbon. This process is also called pyrolysis. Charring of wood can take several days. The final fabric is much purer and also burns better than regular wood.

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Grilling should always be an enjoyable and safe experience. Take a look at these tips to stay safe;

• Never use gasoline to light.
• Do not add lighter fluid directly to burning or hot briquets.
• Never barbecue indoors, as the burning charcoal will produce dangerous carbon monoxide.
• Keep children and pets away from hot grills.
• Make sure ashes are cold before discarding.
• Never keep grill unattended.
• Store briquets in a cool, dry place close bag tightly.
• Grill should be placed on a flat and level surface away from flammable items, overhangs and trees.
• When using charcoal lighter fluid, be sure to set container away from grill then light immediately.
• Be sure to clean your grill of ash and burnt food.
• Allow charcoal to burn out before removing from grill to avoid a possible fire.

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Ignite your grill and BBQ with these three easy lighting methods.

• First Method: Lighter Fluid Method
• Second Method: Natural Lighting method
• Third Method: Lighting charcoal using charcoal chimney

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