Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter
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If you use lighter fluid on charcoal, stop reading this and go buy a chimney starter immediately. It's $18 and it will change your charcoal grilling forever.
What We Love
- +Lights charcoal in 15 minutes
- +No lighter fluid taste
- +Dead simple to use
- +Built-in heat shield handle
- +Works with briquettes and lump
- +Holds enough charcoal for any cook
Watch Out For
- −Gets extremely hot — keep away from kids
- −Can scorch surfaces below it
- −Single-use capacity per light
Specifications
Material
Aluminized steel
Capacity
Enough for most grills
Light Time
15-20 minutes
Weight
2 lbs
Warranty
2 years
The Full Review
Fill the chimney with charcoal. Stuff two sheets of newspaper in the bottom. Light the newspaper. Walk away for 15 minutes. Come back to perfectly ashed-over, ripping hot coals.
That's it. That's the entire process. No lighter fluid. No chemical taste. No waiting 30+ minutes for coals to ash over. The chimney starter is the most important charcoal accessory ever invented.
The heat shield handle keeps your hand protected, and the two-handle design makes pouring coals easy and controlled. I've used mine hundreds of times and it shows no signs of deterioration.
Who Is It For?
Every charcoal grill owner. This is not optional — it's mandatory equipment.
Final Verdict
At $18, the Weber chimney starter is the best value in all of outdoor cooking. If you own a charcoal grill and don't own a chimney starter, fix that today.
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