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Features
Chimney starter system lights charcoal quickly and evenly
Made from aluminized steel with a stay-cool thermoplastic handle
Holds enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill
Cone bottom ensures a fast start; eliminates need for lighter fluid
Measures 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches
Description
Weber's chimney starter makes starting your charcoal a snap. It also cuts down the amount of time it takes for the coals to get ready. Just load up our extra large cannister full of coals, light up a fire starter or crinkled up newspaper, and set the cannister over the flame. In a matter of minutes the coals will be red hot. Who ever thought it could be so easy?
Product Details
Product Length:
8.01 inches
Product Width:
9.01 inches
Product Height:
8.01 inches
Product Weight:
9.19 pounds
Package Length:
19.1 inches
Package Width:
13.9 inches
Package Height:
12.4 inches
Package Weight:
5.9 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 206 reviews
Customer Reviews
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Does exactly what it is supposed to do Aug 31, 2010 Great chimney. Works every time, gets the coals going evenly. Very durable and clearly will last as long as our Weber grill. Great accessory for anyone who wants to avoid the taste of lighter fluid or Matchlight charcoal -- I didn't realize how much I could actually taste the accelerant until it was gone!
Very useful Aug 29, 2010 Saw this and thought why not? I was tired of struggling with lighter fluid anyway. I've used it once and it works as advertised. The coals get hot very fast though and won't last that long. No real complaints, my only concern is how long it'll last.
How did I live without it? Aug 27, 2010 This Chimney Starter is really fantastic. I don't know why I waited so long to get one, and this particular one is the perfect size & quality. I imagine it will last a long time, but if it ever does wear out, I'm sure I'll buy another one immediately.
Great replacement Aug 26, 2010 This is a great replacement for a charcoal chimney I got almost 10 years ago, that finally fell apart (due to leaving it outside year round). This one definitely feels sturdier and the hinged metal handle is very useful when trying to slowly pour out charcoal for indirect cooking. I certainly hope this one lasts as long as the last (it certainly seems like it will), though I will try to help it by remembering to store it away after use.
If you grill with charcoal there are several reasons to get this... Aug 25, 2010 First the obvious... this thing is magical in how it gets coals to light. The description and majority of other comments are dead on; two pieces of newspaper in the bottom, coals in the top, set it down on your grill grate, light the paper (one match), and in 10 to 15 minutes the coals are blazing red hot!
Implied is that you don't have to bother with charcoal lighter fluid or self-lighting coals. That stuff smells bad and can't do anything to make barbecuing any healthier. Similarly, having a flammable liquid near your grill can't make things safer. :)
One additional benefit (not that you need more reasons to get one of these) is that it allows you to use a consistent amount of coals each time. That means consistent heat and consistent results. Sure, you can "eyeball it" but with this you don't have to bother.
I just wish I had got this sooner. The saving in lighter fluid alone would have paid for the chimney and I could have avoided the petroleum smell.
based on 206 reviews
