AmericanHussar
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Anyone ever notice this while smoking?My coal has a spot in the very middle that is black, while all around it is the orange embers. Did I pack it too tight in the middle or what?
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steverino
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It's probably just ash. The unburnt tobacco will probably burn under it. You could try clearing the ash from the top to see if this helps. A lot of people seem to swear by leaving the ash alone, though. I've done it both ways.
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ozark southpaw
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Why are you smoking coal anyway AH??
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Gig
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Agree with Steverino, it would be only ash 
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drbridges
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| Quote: | | A lot of people seem to swear by leaving the ash alone, though. |
Yes, it tastes nasty if you stir it up and relight. 
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AmericanHussar
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Thanks guys. I also noticed that it's burning in a cone shape, when I scrape the ash away it's deeper in the middle of the bowl. What gives?
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drbridges
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You're an egg sucker, AH, just like me and Sir Duke. You will see a reversed cone if you draw too hard and too fast on a cigar. I think the solution is to try to relax, and let the bowl smolder slowly.
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AmericanHussar
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Heh, thanks Dr. B.
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Gig
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| drbridges wrote: | | Quote: | | A lot of people seem to swear by leaving the ash alone, though. |
Yes, it tastes nasty if you stir it up and relight. |
Thats why some of my smokes taste acid/amonia like at the end. I stir whats left up to smoke it all to the bottom of the bowl
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