How to make coal

Coal can be very used in our daily life. From barbecues or barbecues to lighting our indoor fireplace, charcoal can go very well, but sometimes it is usually a bit expensive. That's why in .com we explain how to make coal, so you can make it in your home easily, simply and economically. Follow these tips and learn how to make charcoal.

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To get your own charcoal, we propose two methods : make a bonfire or make it through barrels. Pay attention to the following steps and choose your favorite method.

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If you decide to make charcoal through a bonfire, look for a suitable place to do it. If you do not have a large space in your garden, do it in an open field. Of course, do not forget to ask for an authorization to your town hall.

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Place firewood inside a metal barrel. The size of the barrel will vary according to the amount of coal you want to obtain. You just have to make sure it has a lid that will resist the flames. Remember: the type of wood that you must burn must be cured, that is, the most suitable are oak, walnut or cherry. You can find them in a store specializing in garden products.

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Once you have all the wood , cut it into pieces so that it fits inside the barrel. Fill it whole and then put the lid on it. Try not to be totally hermetic, although it should cover everything.

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Now, it's time to prepare the campfire . Enter wood and wood that can burn between 3 and 5 hours. Place the wood so that there is a space in the middle, where you must put the barrel and then cover it with more firewood.

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Light the fire and go feeding it so that the fire does not go out. It should be at least three hours, although the time will depend on the size of the barrel. After the required time, let the fire go off little by little and naturally. Remember: let the barrel cool completely by itself, do not touch it or approach it, as you could hurt yourself.

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When the container is completely cold, remove the charcoal, product of having burned the cured wood. And you'll have it ready to use.

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If you wish, you can also make your charcoal using two barrels, both made of metal and of different sizes. Just try to keep the small barrel inside the big one.

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Next, make a hole inside the large barrel. To do this, use a special saw blade for metals. Cut out a rectangle by the bottom base of the barrel. Your measurements should be about 30x50 cm. With this hole we will fill the fuel barrel and it will be able to keep its interior always hot. It also bores the bottom base of the small barrel. With these five or six perforations the heat will be transmitted inside the barrel and thus the wood inside will be burned.

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Then fill the smaller barrel with cured wood. Remember: oak, walnut or cherry are the most suitable types of wood. Once you have the wood cut into pieces and placed inside the container, place a lid on the barrel. Do not close it tightly, leave a small slit to let the moisture out.

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Inside the large barrel, put bricks in parallel. Above them, place more bricks now crosswise. With this frame you will prevent the base of the small barrel from touching the big one and you will be able to easily introduce the fuel to burn the wood from the bottom. Now, place the small barrel on the bricks and cover the large barrel, leaving a small slit through which the air can pass.

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Next, light the fire inside the large barrel. You must burn between 7 and 8 hours, so try to add fuel to burn the wood. Remember not to neglect the fire and introduce more wood if you see that the flame is being consumed.

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After the required time, let the fire burn off little by little. Once the containers have cooled, you will be able to remove the coal. Use your charcoal for your barbeques and barbecues!