Which coconut bricks are the best to use? How big do they have to be? It seems there are several kinds available here on Amazon, have you used any of
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I used the one that came with my Air Head, but I can't remember what it was. I also purchased a bag of organic Peat moss from Amazon and both worked fine.
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A half of one of these can get you started, but this would be better determined if you plan on using the compost removed from the bin, or will be discarding it. If you are to use it in a garden or something, you'd want the ratio of coco fiber to be more, and then you'll have to empty sooner. If you will discard it, then a half of an average sized 1 1/2 inch thick brick should be fine, they swell up a lot! We are never anywhere that someone wants to take the compost and use it, so I use half a brick, and that keeps the toilet working fine and not smelling up the boat. At the point you start to smell anything, it's time to empty.Zoo Med Laboratories SZMEE10 Eco Earth Pet Bed, 1-Brick A half of one of these can get you started, but this would be better determined if you plan on using the compost removed from the bin, or will be discarding it. If you are to use it in a garden or something, you'd want the ratio of coco fiber to be more, and then you'll have to empty sooner. If you will discard it, then a half of an average sized 1 1/2 inch thick brick should be fine, they swell up a lot! We are never anywhere that someone wants to take the compost and use it, so I use half a brick, and that keeps the toilet working fine and not smelling up the boat. At the point you start... » Read More A half of one of these can get you started, but this would be better determined if you plan on using the compost removed from the bin, or will be discarding it. If you are to use it in a garden or something, you'd want the ratio of coco fiber to be more, and then you'll have to empty sooner. If you will discard it, then a half of an average sized 1 1/2 inch thick brick should be fine, they swell up a lot! We are never anywhere that someone wants to take the compost and use it, so I use half a brick, and that keeps the toilet working fine and not smelling up the boat. At the point you start to smell anything, it's time to empty.Zoo Med Laboratories SZMEE10 Eco Earth Pet Bed, 1-Brick « Show Less
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One of the nice things about coconut bricks is that it is a renewable source of filler with favorable physical qualities. That having been said, you might be over thinking this option. Peat Moss works fine though its not a renewable resource it is currently abundant, available and inexpensive. Sawdust works fine too. If you can easily get the bricks, fine, but ordering them online and agonizing over the choices might be giving it more thought and effort than you need. Bricks, Peat, or Saw Dust. They all work fine.
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I used sand and water. I would think pea gravel would work. After all you just need it for weight.
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I'd say buy Bionicle or any Lego Tecnic set. I personally am a fan of bionicle, but that's just me.
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As this was my first order of the bricks, unable to offer comparison. I chose for less overt color, not noting weight (free shipping with prime). The quality seems well made and presume the injected molding process would be the same except for coloring? In short, satisfied byt can't give you an answer
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I use Royal Oak lump charcoal, works great. Walmart has it. I have only used the Cook Air a couple of times but I can tell you its great! Awesome! I would think one 2x3 chunk of real wood would be enough. Do a google and see the lump charcoal its the best. Its real wood that has been burnt down to charcoal. Works really good and you don't need a lot...Mark
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No I bought the water bricks for cheap, and two packages did the job, I also want to tell you that you can hold the cover in place with empty chemical buckets fill them with water or sand and place around cover, another cheap way to go is buying 12 to 15 cement blocks to hold the cover in place I do not buy water bags they are expensive and don't last.
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The bricks are ceramic ......so I would say there is no flavor enhancement like you would get cooking over a wood fire. However, when you lay out the bricks evenly, it made for a more even spreading out of the heat......like them a lot and would highly recommend.
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I purchase Kerrygold 8oz.Butter bricks, imported from Ireland. I can fit 1/4 of the brick, after it softens into the Butter Bell. Hope this helps. I do love my butter bell. The water needs to be changed about once a week or it can grow mold if food particles get into the butter. Annie L.
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Try Pinterest loads of recipes there. I actually used mine for a homemade 'spot stick' using coconut and tea tree oils.
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I have a plastic container that size that is approximately 6" tall and I put in 2 bags (3lbs). It's an ideal amount, the tall sides keep the sand in it (though it's pretty easy to get back in if it gets knocked out). We don't do castles though...ours is a mini construction site (bulldozer, excavator, etc) and we build roads & cliffs, destroy them, repeat. It's fun stuff. I drilled holes in the lid so I could seal it without drying it out (per the instructions) because I didn't want to dump it on myself getting it down from the high shelf in the closet where it lives when we are not playing with it. I have a plastic container that size that is approximately 6" tall and I put in 2 bags (3lbs). It's an ideal amount, the tall sides keep the sand in it (though it's pretty easy to get back in if it gets knocked out). We don't do castles though...ours is a mini construction site (bulldozer, excavator, etc) and we build roads & cliffs, destroy them, repeat. It's fun stuff. I drilled holes in the lid so I could seal it without drying it out (per the instructions) because I didn't want to dump it on myself getting it down from the high shelf in the closet where it lives when we are not... » Read More I have a plastic container that size that is approximately 6" tall and I put in 2 bags (3lbs). It's an ideal amount, the tall sides keep the sand in it (though it's pretty easy to get back in if it gets knocked out). We don't do castles though...ours is a mini construction site (bulldozer, excavator, etc) and we build roads & cliffs, destroy them, repeat. It's fun stuff. I drilled holes in the lid so I could seal it without drying it out (per the instructions) because I didn't want to dump it on myself getting it down from the high shelf in the closet where it lives when we are not playing with it. « Show Less
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I am wondering the same thing. I think the Lego brand is trustworthy, however, so I am going to order this set. If it is not the same (I will check at the Lego store), I will send it back. Worth the effort. Great price.
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I have used calasparra and bomba. I buy whatever is cheaper and don't have a problem with either. From what I understand (from what I have read) they are both excellent for paella. They both absorb a lot of moisture. According to Carmen & Lola, bomba gets fatter when it expands and calasparra gets longer. I didn't look, I just ate them.
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Hello,I use regular wood or charcoal. I'm sure you can use just about anything.
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You can use wood or charcoal. I mainly use Kingsford but have use wood chips once in awhile to add flavor
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I would think so, being that they are crabs, but this sand is really dusty, so I would personally use something else. Coconut fiber substrate is worth looking at. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=2386 has some good tips for "crabitats". Have fun!
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I've got a lot less weight than that and I smoothed them the first time I used them. I'm back to using wood to level for now. I've heard that some of the other brands are better but ultimately none of the Lego type blocks hold up under significant weight. Hope that helps
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We've used multiple legos including sofia the first and so on. All have worked except the brand mega blocks. It comes with quite a few small legos too