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This category covers charcoal, gas and portable barbecues and the fuel, tools and care products that go with them: lumpwood charcoal and briquettes, wood chips, chunks and smoker boxes, tongs, spatulas and forks, grill cleaning sets and cleaners, covers and shelters, gas hoses and regulators, and spare parts such as knobs and brackets.

Charcoal or gas

Charcoal barbecues burn lumpwood charcoal or briquettes, from compact kettle and tabletop models to larger grills. Gas barbecues run from a bottled gas cylinder through a hose and regulator, and some models can switch between gas and charcoal. Wood chips or chunks in a smoker box add smoke flavour. A fitted cover protects the barbecue from rain and dust between uses.

Gas safety

Before using a gas barbecue, check that valves seal properly with no leaks and that the hose, connections and cylinder are in good condition. Replace a hose or regulator that is worn or damaged. Keep gas cylinders outdoors, secured, and away from direct sunlight and frost.

Using a barbecue safely

• Never use a barbecue indoors or in an enclosed space such as a tent, caravan, awning or garage, because of the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not put a used barbecue or burnt charcoal in a car or tent: it gives off carbon monoxide as it cools.
• Set the barbecue on a stable surface away from buildings, fences and plants, never leave it unattended, and keep children and pets at a safe distance.
• Light charcoal only with suitable firelighters or starter fuel, never petrol or other accelerants, and let the coals cool completely before disposal.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions and safety data for barbecue and oven cleaners.

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