On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:24:38 +0100, Jon
wrote:

My preferred method is a sprinkling of firelighters in the base of the
tray, a covering of lumpwood charcoal, and then charcoal briquettes over
that. Pour half a cup of petrol over it all, leave for 2 mins to soak
in, wash hands (to remove any petrol) and then chuck a match on.

All volatile inflammable solvents are too dangerous.

http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/Fun...tions/foon.htm


The theory behind it is that the lumpwood is easy to light but doesn't
burn for very long, so the lumpwood effectively "lights" the briquettes,
which burn for about 2 hours.

What does everyone else do?

Those self lighting bags of charcoal are clean, safe and reliable, if
a bit expensive. I used two lit at the same time yesterday. They gave
about 45 minutes of barbequeing time.

Maybe one of those and a secondary charge of brickettes would be a
good plan.

DG