If you’re looking for a way to heat larger amounts of charcoal faster, the REDCAMP Chimney Starter could be your best bet. Measuring 14 x 8.4 x 10.6 inches, the chimney can hold up to five pounds of charcoal. As with the other element based starter options, you’re looking at about 15 minutes to get charcoal going.

Power cord is only 10 feet in length, so will likely need to run an extension lead out to your charcoal grill or smoker You don't have permission to access "http://www.bbqguys.com/looftlighter/looft-lighter-ii-supercharged-charcoal-starter" on this server. I always heard that a looftlighter lasted about 2 days beyond their warranty. Plus you need a power cord. Give me a propane torch or oil and paper towels any day.

Safer options include propane torches and electric starters. Some models direct a flame and even blow air onto the charcoal from above, and others are placed at the bottom of the charcoal to get a flame going. Ez a webhely a Google Analytics-et használja anonim információk gyűjtésére, mint például az oldal látogatóinak száma és a legnépszerűbb oldalak. You can control the flame size depending on your needs, thanks to the flame control valve. This makes the grill lighter ideal for a variety of uses, including starting campfires and fire pits.If you open the valve to full blast, the flame will devour anything on its path. You may not need that big of a flame though. It doesn’t get quite as hot as the Looftlighter. But, it’ll still get lump going in around about the same time.

This is about the cleanest way I know of to start a fire. There’s no need for toxic chemicals like lighter fluid. We’re just using good old clean superheated air to light charcoal grills, fireplace logs, fire pits, or an outdoor pizza oven. Since such liquids are highly flammable, using or storing them around the house could also lead to accidents. Easy Lighting CharcoalThe only major downside is that the cord is a very short 3 feet so you’ll most probably need to run an extension as well. Yes, the price is that little bit higher too. But, it’s still a relatively cheap option that’ll save you money over buying regular fire-starters. Within sixty-seconds, those coals are now lit, and the flame is spreading to the neighboring coals! Of course, you still have the rest of the grill to cover. So, use your Looftlighter to ignite the rest of the charcoal. Depending on the size of your grill, it maybe five or so minutes before you can start actually cooking. One of the reasons we all love a barbecue is the lovely charcoal taste your meat or veggies are infused with, but the chemical taste of firelighters or lighter fluid isn’t quite so pleasant. Even if you can’t taste it, just the thought of those strong chemicals on your food is enough to put you off. As the Looftlighter uses only hot air to fire up your barbecue, you can enjoy your food without the nasty chemicals.

Thanks to the generous ventilation holes on the sides, there is sufficient air circulation to ensure your coals are ready for the grill in no time. Additionally, it is easier to distribute the hot coals thanks to the breakaway at the upper chamber. The Looftlighter is essentially a zero-maintenance device. The only call-out from the manufacturer is to keep the holes in the heat shield clear. However, it is essential to note that such devices need additional gear and a power source. Therefore, they may prove problematic to use when either is absent. Naturally, a charcoal chimney starter is preferable in such instances. With a 600 watt heating element, it’s powerful enough to start lump charcoal. And, although you’ll still need to wear gloves, the heat shield does do a bit for keeping the temperature on your hand down. Simply hold it to your charcoal and it’ll heat it up and get it burning with no flame, gas or chemicals needed.The dual ignition switch on this bad boy throws versatility into the mix. With one setting, you can generate enough heat to light your coals. The second setting produces a high-velocity airflow and emits a roaring fire. The Looftlighter also features an auto shut-off function, so the second you remove your finger from the button, it stops blowing hot air, so there’s no danger of dropping it on the ground while it’s still running.