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Outdoor chefs who prefer grilling the traditional way will find this chimney starter system invaluable. No more waiting around while the charcoal slowly heats up--the chimney's durable aluminized-steel cylinder causes the flames to ignite each briquette quickly and evenly. To get things fired up, simply fill the chimney with briquettes, place crumpled newspaper or Weber Firestarters under the cylinder, and set in a kettle-style grill. A touch of a match through the holes at the bottom starts the fire, and within minutes the grill's ready to cook up burgers, hot dogs, or whatever's on the menu. The chimney starter offers an extra-large capacity that can hold enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill, and its double thermoplastic handle extends outward from a mounted panel to keep hands away from heat. For use on a grill or grate only, the chimney starter measures 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches.
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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?
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183 of 187 people found the following review helpful
I'm a big food Network fan and my favorite guy is Alton. What I saw on one of his shows was the most awesome advice for this device. Take ONE, that's right, ONE piece of newspaper and sprinkle a few drops of vegetable oil on it; then put it under your chimney starter (outdoors, please, eggman if you're reading this) and fire it up with a full can of any kind of charcoal. You won't believe how well this works. One more thing; DO NOT set a chimney starter on a gravel driveway when you start it. For some reason, the heat transfers much easier through gravel than concrete. Just put the thing on your grill grate and wait for 20 minutes. You'll have smokin' hot coals that will be almost too hot for smokin' food. I even saw Alton searing tuna on top of one of these things.
100 of 103 people found the following review helpful
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I usually cook in small batches, so I have a small Weber Smokey Joe. Since the grill is so small, I figured I could get away with using a perforated coffee can as a chimney starter to save the $13. I took the can, removed both ends with a can opener, and made a bunch of holes along the bottom with a bottle opener. I then put a sheet of newspaper inside, pile the coals on top, and light it. The can worked, and I used it for over a year, but then I finally decided that this starter was cheap enough that I should give it a try.
The difference is night and day -- my coals start in half the time with the Weber, are much hotter when started, and, if I need to, I can start a LOT more coals at once. When they call this "Rapidfire" they mean it. If I had known what I do now, I never would've gone the coffee can route. This thing is so cheap, and works so well, that everyone with a charcoal grill should have one.
The difference is night and day -- my coals start in half the time with the Weber, are much hotter when started, and, if I need to, I can start a LOT more coals at once. When they call this "Rapidfire" they mean it. If I had known what I do now, I never would've gone the coffee can route. This thing is so cheap, and works so well, that everyone with a charcoal grill should have one.
94 of 99 people found the following review helpful
This is the absolute best way to get your grill going. Unlike the little chimneys sold at Lowe's, this holds a lot of charcoal, enough to fill an entire kettle grill, and the airflow through it is very efficient. Two sheets of newspaper and a match, and your briquettes will be ready to go in 10-15 minutes.
The aluminized finish on this resists heat and rust quite well. Other reviewers have commented on the helper handle, but the really key feature of this chiminey starter is the conical wire grid inside that holds up the charcoal. Unlike perforated metal plate inside the no-name chimeny starters, this wire grid lets all of the flame from the newspaper through to the charcoal, resulting in the charcoal lighting in half the time.
All of that, and it isn't any more expensive that the no-name brands. Bigger, faster, and more durable. What more could you ask for?
The aluminized finish on this resists heat and rust quite well. Other reviewers have commented on the helper handle, but the really key feature of this chiminey starter is the conical wire grid inside that holds up the charcoal. Unlike perforated metal plate inside the no-name chimeny starters, this wire grid lets all of the flame from the newspaper through to the charcoal, resulting in the charcoal lighting in half the time.
All of that, and it isn't any more expensive that the no-name brands. Bigger, faster, and more durable. What more could you ask for?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Works great
This chimney works great, lights up very quickly.
No issues with rust so far. Only issue I seen this same chimney at wal-Mart for about $10 on sale.
No issues with rust so far. Only issue I seen this same chimney at wal-Mart for about $10 on sale.
Published 3 hours ago by Rob559
Perfect for my grill
I got this for my tiny weber grill that I could never get going. It worked awesome the first we lit the coals up. I will never use a charcoal grill without it again!
Published 22 hours ago by Jinglebells0424
Slick time saver!
No longer can the "charcoal takes too long!" excuse be used. This little dandy just cut your pre-heat time by 70%!!! Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mesh
The only way to light charcoal
If you're using charcoal, then this is practically a must. It saves money on lighter fluid (plus the fact that you don't have to worry about storing flammable liquids) and I can't... Read more
Published 8 days ago by John Marrow
14.99 at Walmart
Go to your local Walmart they are 14.99 along with many other weber items. Unless of course you prefer to do couch shopping, spend the extra few bucks.
Published 12 days ago by Frumunda
Fully satisfied
This a large charcoal chimney that holds enough for a larger grill. Unlike other chimneys that have holes stamped in the steel bottom (the part that separates the newspaper from... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Leonard Kocurek
2nd degree burns says it all
What a surprise was in store for me when I attempted to lift this piece of junk to empty it. 2nd degree burns and trip to the E/R for treatment did not make for an enjoyable meal. Read more
Published 17 days ago by bounders5
Rapidfire
This thing changed the game. I was getting real frustrated with starting my pit since moving to windy NorCal and this thing gets my charcoal started quickly and efficiently. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Kerry J. Wooten
It really works
This thing really works. Always used lighter fluid in the past but this worked just as fast at getting the coals ready to grill. Glad I bought it.
Published 18 days ago by Charcoal lover
When they say rapid, they mean it!
I've used a chimney starter before, but it was never this quick!
It may also have to do with the charcoal I'm using, but the stuff lights up fast!
It may also have to do with the charcoal I'm using, but the stuff lights up fast!
Published 18 days ago by bargain shopper
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