KBB: more ash than in previous years?

[Mosca]

I use KBB in my Weber Kettle. In previous years, the ash was gray, and finer, and I only needed to empty the ash catcher after every fourth cook or so. Now, the ash is brownish, and granular, and the ash catcher is full after two cooks.

Is it just me, and my faulty memory? Or are others having the same experience? As long as I get the same BTUs per bag, and the same burn rate, it really doesn’t matter, I guess.

[RonB]

I have not noticed a difference, but will take a closer look next cook.

[Jfrosty27]

I’ve been burning Kingsford Professional. I got a lot of it on sale at Costco. Seems to burn fairly fast but ash is as usual.

[JHB]

When I was having problems maintaining temperatures in my PBC last winter, someone at PBC tech support told me that they thought that KBB had recently been reformulated to produce more ash.(They suggested that I try a low-ash brand and that did help me maintain temperatures.)

[RichieB]

I do not see a difference. I empty usually after 3 cooks. I might be able to get 4 but that's just me.

[HawkerXP]

ashes to ashes, dust to dust. whoever has the best price is wherever I'll buy.........

[Reds Fan 5]

KBB ash is diving me nuts. I’m burning regular KBB and the consistency is the same, almost a fine powder. The volume of ash, though seems higher. I’ve never been impressed with Weber’s as removal system and I end up brushing most of it into the ash catcher. I’m reluctant to change fuel, though, because KBB is reasonably priced, is consistent, and I know how it burns.

[wag]

I switched to B&B 2 yrs ago for the same issues your having. Cost more but it's really not an issue.

[Red Man]

I’ve also switched to B&B. It’s just so much better that I haven’t used KBB in a few years.