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Briqs are made in the USA, at our manufacturing facility in Boulder to be specific. Grill parts come from all over, are assembled in Thailand, and ship from Boulder, CO.

The grill cooking surface is 368 square inches (0.24 square meters). That’s enough space to fit about 12 burgers. The actual dimensions of the cast iron grates are 45 x 20 x 42 in (1143 x 518 x 1088 mm). The dome height measured from the grates to the top of the lid is 5.9 inches, which is tall enough to fit a 12 pound turkey.

The grill is built to last. It is super solid double walled stainless steel with ceramic insulation and a protective porcelain-enamel coating. The kettle weighs in at 77 pounds.

The cart is made of incredibly strong, robust steel, unlike a lot of frames that might be aluminum. Looks can be deceiving, but this cart is built to last and is designed specifically to provide a sturdy foundation for the weight of the kettle.

The grill is incredibly well-built and ultra durable: steel cart, steel kettle with a weather-resistant porcelain enamel coating, so it'll do a good job holding up. That being said, any grill will stay a little cleaner and last longer if you use a grill cover.

Our advice: if the grill lives under an awning, in a garage, or is otherwise a little protected, don't sweat it.  If the grill sleeps every night under the stars, maybe get it a cover.

Due to high demand, Spark grill covers are currently out of stock, but will be available for purchase in our store again very soon.

Yes. The grill needs power for the starter, the fan, and the temperature control. 

We offer a rechargeable battery for sale in our store.

Spark is actually pretty low powered for a majority of the time you are grilling. The max it draws is 60 Watts (which is the power supply limit), but on average it runs at about 30 Watts per hour.

We offer Spark in Black, Sage, Slate, and Cream colors. At this time in time we do not have plans to add other colors.

Briqs are made to be used once, so you can’t reuse it again. We know what you need depends on what you’re cooking and that’s why we offer Briqs that last different amounts of time. You can pick the one that matches what you want to cook.

Briqs are made in the USA, at our manufacturing facility in Boulder to be specific.

Our prices vary depending on the type of Briq. The cost per Briq ranges from a little over $4 for more frequent cooking needs to $8 for more speciality cooking purposes. 

It is tough to make a direct comparison of cost per cook with other charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal you purchase in a bag since you frequently use just a portion of the bag at one time. The best way to think about it is to consider how much of a bag you use at one time and the cost of the bag. If you purchase high quality charcoal of any variety our analysis puts the Briq right in line with a typical charcoal cooking session on other grills.

If we can make it happen, absolutely! But we can't promise anything quite yet. We're always looking for ways to improve production efficiency and pass on lower prices.

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We start with a blend of lump charcoals. We use a plant-based alcohol to help it ignite quickly.  Then, we press it into the final shape that makes for easy loading and cleanup.

Our Everyday Briq burns for about 60-90 minutes, depending on what temperatures you're cooking. 

Our Quick Briq lasts 30-45 minutes for those weeknight meals when you're cooking something quick. 

Our High Heat Briq lasts 30-45 minutes and is especially great for making artisan and Neapolitan style pizzas that typically require a wood-fired oven made of ceramic bricks.

Our upcoming Low and Slow lasts 6-8 hours for those long low temp grilling sessions.

Nope. Zero lighter fluid. The Briqs are made from American hardwood charcoal. We use a plant-based alcohol to help it ignite quickly.  Then, we press it into the final shape that makes for easy loading and cleanup.

Yes, you can... but ideally only in a pinch, because you’ll get the best experience using the grill and Briq in tandem. Our Briq and grill have been engineered to work together as a system to start fast, burn efficiently, and deliver temperature precisely, so if you take the Briq out of that system and just use any ole charcoal, it won’t perform as well. You can get away with it though if you’re in a pinch or in the unlikely event something unforeseen happens here at Spark. Our grills are built to last and so is our business but it is fair to consider since we are a startup that is innovating in the traditional grill product category. But definitely, definitely, under no circumstances, use lighter fluid.

Yes, our upcoming Low and Slow Briq will let you set the temp in the 200-300F range and cook for up to 8 hours. The heat spreader that is included with the grill also creates an indirect cooking zone that is often desired for longer low temp cooking. 

Pretty much like you do in an oven, just adjust the dial to whatever temp you want to hit.

The grill will adjust its fans to control the oxygen level and venting to hit and hold temperature precisely. 

Want more heat? Turn it up. Want less? Turn it down.

The Briq stays intact to make cleanup easy. After the grill has cooled, pull open the drawer at the front of the grill, remove the pan holding the Briq, and dump it into a charcoal-safe receptacle like a metal bucket. Takes about 15 seconds, and you don't have to shower after.

Yup. Outbound shipping is free for both the grill and briqs. 

Return shipping during the 100-day Risk Free Trial is free as well.

We wish we could say, but we want to wait until we're certain we can offer a smooth experience for people in Alaska, Hawaii, or outside the US. 

Give us a call at 720-713-7526 or email hello@sparkgrills.com so we can start the process and send you a free return label and instructions.

We promise we’ll make returns as seamless and easy as possible.

Our official warranty covers defects and workmanship issues that occur within three years from the date of delivery. But we’ve built our grills to last, so if you ever have issues after the first three years, let us know and we’ll happily do what we can to help out.

Please note though that the warranty is voided if you modify or disassemble the grill, drill into or weld onto the grill, or especially if you pour lighter fluid into the grill. 

We have a giving back progam that you can learn more about on our blog.

WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.