Question about lump charcoal

[edgeflyer]

Just curious if lump charcoal sits over the winter if it will not burn as long as before or if it is just my imagination.
thanks

 

[rivet]

I've never noticed any difference after they have sat around over the winter. I do notice after a long period of rain, they do tend to absorb a little bit of moisture.

 

[edgeflyer]

I guess that might be it then because for some reason this charcoal that would last for hours from a handfull or two now won't last 10 or 15 minutes

 

[smokeguy]

Getting moisture in it will happen, but that tends to slow down the heat given off, and extend the time it'll burn/smolder until it gets the moisture out of it...

 

[beerguy]

I find all lump charcoal to be less consistant than brikettes (spell?) but I still love it.

 

[bbq bubba]

Even if its inside, it can get damp = moisture.

 

[BandCollector]

What Bubba said..........I have found that briquettes are more stable.......But not necessarily the best.