Does anyone know if this can be used indoors with good ventilation? I am planning on using the more expensive Japanese charcoal.
1987997
I wouldn't use it indoors. Even with good ventilation the charcoal smells and eats up the oxygen in the room. Better be safe than sorry and keep it outside where it was meant to be.
1987998
Though the expensive charcoal (binchotan) will produce less smoke and carbon monoxide than other charcoals, it is still too much for an airtight modern home. Even if CO were not a problem, combustion will use up oxygen, leaving a lot of CO2. These types of grills could be used in some traditional Japanese homes because they were more open and less airtight.
1981948
It will produce carbon monoxide, so you should use it in a well ventilated area. But this would be true for any gas stove. The Japanese use this to cook dishes at the dining room table. Like nabe, sukiyaki, yakiniku (with the right cooking surface). Much better quality than some of the cheap versions.
640659
I would not recommend it. The unit can be VERY smoky when starting it up. It is definitely an open flame. Once the wood has caught fire it behaves like a high intensity gas burner, and is much hotter than charcoal. It's fast and excellent at what it does, but does not do low, slow heat.
1543860
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
1312215
There's really no good way to use it without some ventilation. I have started a coal outside...let it burn way, way down and then brought it in....very carefully as it gets hot =)
169854
The instructions tell you not to use it indoors. However, it is a great grill and I can recommend it. I will be using it tonight.
972581
This is only a guess but no to use this stove you need ventilation........ I would never use it inside. (Unless possibly you set it inside a fire place)
1197245
I would be very prudent using this appliance indoors. It does produce monoxides. Propane fuel burns quite cleanly with properly adjusted air/gas mixtures.
732172
I would not recommend using indoors. As others have said, smoke wood leaves a very strong scent even if you have very good residential kitchen ventilation.
2244695
It's ok but does not hold temp well with charcoal alone. If you use hardwood it works fine. For smoking I use my weber smokey mountain. Uses very little charcoal/wood to maintain temp for hours. Char-Broil is decent grill but in hind sight I wouldn't buy.
54120
This stove gives of carbon monoxide when in use and should not be used indoors at all. Due to its odorless nature, you will not be able to tell if your ventilation is adequate or not. Therefore, this product should only be used outdoors.
1539630
Yes it can be used indoors. This is one of the advantages of a butane powered stove vs a propane powered stove.
1206880
Thanks everyone for you comments. I have a carbon monoxide detector right out from my stove. We have also installed a fan over top of the unit. I guess it can't burn the fumes fast enough like gordyh was talking. If it gets worse will have a teck check it out. Again I would like to thank you all. Didn't think I would get a reply.
1369442
I would go with the gold. The silvers ventilation system can become clogged causing charcoal to stop burning. Silver good for quick stuff that takes less than 30 minutes. Gold seems like a better bet. Some people modify silver with extra holes or putting a tuna can with holes in bottom, but I think Gold is a better bet. The hibachi style is also good for small grill on small porch.
1543857
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 youits 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
1312211
I only put about two tablespoons in the hibachi well. I did not have any problem with smell and I have used my mini hibachi several times. It is the same as when you have food catered and they use sterno to keep the food hot, you usually don't have a problem with fumes.
1598240
Use the top vent to control temperature. I wouldn't full the charcoal more than 3/4 for smoking.