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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
Editorial Review:
Weber Rapidfire, Chimney Starter, Made Of Aluminized Steel & Large Enough To Hold The Appropriate Number Of Briquettes For An Indirect Or Direct Fire On A 22-1/2" Diameter Weber Kettle, Unique Cone Bottom Allows For Fast Start & A Double Thermoplastic Handle Allows For Easy Pouring Once Charcoal Is Ignited
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Excellent!
For the last few years I've been using a cheap no-name chimney starter that I got from a local store. I didn't think there was any difference between chimneys. I was wrong. I received it this week and used it yesterday for the first time. This Weber chimney starter is much better than my old one. It has great design features that give it several advantages.
1) It's big. For big grilling jobs I need this.
2) It's fast. It is very well ventilated at the bottom where it needs to be, and also... more info
How did I live w/o this for so many years?
This thing works exactly as advertised and deserves all the positive reviews it got. I don't know how I lived without this for so long. This starter is simply fantastic! I used this for the first time today to start a BBQ and was astounded by how easy and fast this thing is. No more lighter fluid, fanning, piling coals into a pyramid, and other nonsense. Just stuff some paper in the bottom, light, and come back 5 mins later. Your coals will be glowing red. Very nice construction quality and... more info
Fast, sturdy, easy to use, & no more lighter fluid!
This is an amazingly easy-to-use product that speeds up the time it takes to get a charcoal grill ready to cook while eliminating the need for lighter fluid (and thus the safety and taste issues associated with its use). Both my husband and I were amazed at how quickly it gets going; it's literally not much difference, speed-wise, than propane. We've seen other model starters slightly cheaper, but with a difference of about $5 at most, this one is by far the sturdiest, most efficient, and easiest to use... more info
Wow! This Baby is Huge!
This chimney works great, but I could have had a smaller one. It didn't look so gigantic in the picture. It almost overwhelmes my Webber - I will never use its entire capacity. Although I love it, I would select a small one next time.
