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Rating: - Perfection found
I've been using this style of starter for 14 years now going through 6 including many "Brand Names". I grill or BBQ on a weekly basis. Recently I stepped up to the Weber 87886 Chimney Starter. This is the best I've ever used. It has a heavy duty convex wire cone in the bottom that makes for an easy start with two sheets of newspaper no need to add paper as I used to do with the brand names. Capacity is there is you need it more than with the competitors but it will also do a great job with a small amount of charcoal. The Plastic handle is bonus and stands up to the weather better than wood. The only way I can see melting the handle is using lighter fluid or self starting charcoal or having it too close to flammable material. The barrel is made of a heavier gauge of metal than the competition and others thinner metal gets weak with repeated heating and cooling. The lifting handle is a nice to have feature with a full load of briquettes. Although do yourself a big flavor treat and try Lump Charcoal, also if using briquettes adding unlit ones to a grill in use gives a flavor to the food I don't care for.
Rating: - It Works Well
This is a product that does what it is intended to do. That is unfortunately rare in today's market.My preferences have led me to get rid of my gas grill and return to the charcoal type. Then, I chose to give up on briquettes and starter fluid because of the petroleum taste. Once I started using real wood charcoal, I found that it was difficult to get started (without fluid). So, this chimney device was exactly what I needed. It does generate smoke while the kindling paper is burning, but once the paper is burned, the smoke is gone. The charcoal reaches an intense temperature while in the chimney and you are ready to cook when you dump it out. Great product.
Rating: - Weber Chimney Starter
I consider this device to be an essential for charcoal grilling enthusiasts. It basically allows you to start your grill with merely a few pieces of newspaper and the charcoal. I can start a fire and have glowing red coals in 20 minutes easily. The fire has never burned out prematurely either..can't say the same for some of my lighter fluid experiences.The price that ... has on this item is very reasonable.. ... is selling the same exact starter for ...approximately. Enjoy your grilling....and if you are interested in more tips for grilling or barbecue you might check out ... for barbecuegroups,... ... ... All three of these have excellent resources regarding grilling and/or barbecue(smoke cooking).
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