Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter, Standard, Silver

So my propane grill broke down and I was left with a small charcoal grill, I don’t have much experience with charcoal grilling and I was really struggling to light it and keep it lit and heated well. That struggle lead me to this, and for the cost? Wow it worked better than I thought and I don’t even use the kindling they sell. I just grab a few flammable things to start it and drop my charcoal in and bam I’m basically done and every single time my food cooks better than ever, evenly and tastes great cause I don’t even need to use fire accelerant anymore. It’s such a simple item but it’s so much fun, like a mini bonfire before I grill. Worth every cent.

This stubby lighter is a great product for small Q's like a little Weber, or my Korean table top grill

Three sheets of newspaper, one match and this chimney gets a chimney full of lump into a bed of coals ready to cook in 20-30 minutes. The “lump” you buy will determine the cook time, along with coal to grill distance, of course. 5 Star Product. I will NEVER return to charcoal briquettes and lighter fluid. This full Weber chimney will easily do 4 large hamburgers or three large steaks over direct heat. Optionally: It can still do some great offset ribs at the same "burn" if you think it through, and have the floor space. I like to go slow with the ribs and start just AFTER the burgers or steaks come off and the lump coals are not so hot. Perhaps 20 minutes? 1 after dinner dessert rib and next day ribs are excellent. 😋 It would be a waste to not take advantage of the leftover heat! Tip: The lump charcoal bag on it’s way to you can't be tossed around, because the contents are fragile like eggs. Bag tossing makes the pieces turn into gravel! Ideally, few pieces should as small as your old whole briquettes. So shipping is not recommended. Some brick and mortar stores treat the bags right, and others toss them around like bags of rice. Ideally you find a store that still has the bags on the pallet as they come from the manufacturer, insuring the bags have not been abused. Tip2: There are web pages that rate lump for flavor. Many are biased for certain brands. It is suggested that you go to the biggest BBQ equipment stores and ask what is good in your area. B&B Oak has been my favorite, but went through a "sparking" and mondo size logs phase, that I hope has past. Academy Sports has been known to have them on original pallets. RockWood is another good lump, usually if carefully stocked, or may be ordered from Ace Hardware stores. Ask around, and you might find lump the right size and flavor for you. Then you may find steak and burger heaven! (That never contacted lighter fluid.) TPinSwUSA rating scale: ★ Well below expectations. And/or Listing is false. ★★ Below expectations and/or Significant listing errors or Significant problems. ★★★ Neutral - some good, some bad. Or highly priced for no known reason. ★★★★ Meets expectations. Price seemed competitive when review was written. ★★★★★ Exceeds expectations and/or the competition with Value. Unique.

Easy to start fire

Good quality. Much better than the typical cheaper brands found at the local stores. Should last much longer.

I got this smaller charcoal chimney for about half price through the Amazon Warehouse, and it works just fine. I think it must have been returned because the person buying it thought it was too small. For me, it’s just right. I measured out 2 lbs. of lump charcoal, which was recommended for cooking a 16 inch pizza without wasting coals, and that’s pretty much what this chimney holds. I’ve never used a charcoal chimney before, but I put a few pine cones underneath the grid instead of newspaper as my kindling, and I soon had glowing coals in the chimney above. I worried that some of the pieces of the lump charcoal would fall through the grid, so I set it where I planned to dump it and just let any of the small stuff fall through.

Works as advertised. It is pretty small compared to the regular size chimneys but plenty for my 18 inch grill with charcoal insert. Plenty of air flow and has me cooking within about 15 minutes

This was my first charcoal chimney starter, and I absolutely love it, super impressed all around. I opted for the larger version to give myself more versatility, and it's been perfect. The overall design is clever and efficient, with a durable coil base that allows for excellent airflow while keeping the coals securely contained. It draws air from the bottom and funnels it through the chamber for an even, consistent burn, aided by well-placed side vents. The handle setup is great, there's a main handle and a secondary grip for safe, controlled pouring, and while it can warm up a bit depending on how much charcoal you're using and how long it's been burning, it generally stays comfortable enough to handle. The base is wide and stable, and tall enough that it works well with different fuel starters like newspaper, fuel cubes, or tumbleweed bundles, and it's sturdy enough to set directly on a grill. It's held up really well so far with no warping or wear. All in all, this gets the coals hot fast, works every time, and makes lighting charcoal way easier. Great design for the money, and no assembly required! Absolute game changer, highly recommended!

Der Weber Rapidfire Anzündkamin in der kleineren Version (20 cm Höhe) ist absolut top! Für alle Holzkohlegrills ab Ø 47 cm ist er die ideale Lösung. Die kompakte Größe ist perfekt für den Einsatz, wenn man nicht große Mengen an Kohle benötigt, und dennoch bietet er genügend Kapazität für einen effizienten Start. Das Anzünden der Kohle geht unglaublich schnell und unkompliziert. Innerhalb von 15-20 Minuten ist die Kohle perfekt durchgeglüht und bereit für den Grill. Die zwei Griffe machen das Handling super sicher, auch wenn der Kamin voll ist. Besonders der Klappgriff hilft enorm, die Kohle präzise und sicher in den Grill zu schütten. Die Qualität des Materials ist wie gewohnt von Weber hochwertig und langlebig, der Kamin bleibt selbst nach vielen Einsätzen stabil und formbeständig. Alles in allem ein unverzichtbares Zubehör für jeden, der Holzkohlegrills liebt. Klare Empfehlung mit 5 von 5 Sternen!

good quality, nice and large

quality

avevo dei dubbi su come sarebbe arrivato, un oggetto così irregolare. Invece un confezionamento TOP con pluriball di qualità e ben avvolto tutto intorno. arrivato, è stato messo subito alla prova e... è veramente efficiente. Un paio di diavoline sotto, carbone sopra e in men che non si dica avrete la carbonella calda e pronta per un bbq medio. usato su un bbq di 90cm di larghezza, e ben profondo, ho dovuto metterci due "camini" weber pieni. e la comodità di poter cominciare a cuocere mentre l'altra carbonella è in preparazione ti permette di sbraciare a ciclo continuo. il metallo è spesso, diffidate da altri camini, di pari prezzo tra l'altro, ma che sono fatti di lamierina. qui abbiamo un spessore giusto, ottime saldature e, non di poco, un ottimo deflettore sul manico che evita arrivi il calore sul manico. che dire, usato per accendere la carbonella, a ciclo continuo, per una braciata per 50 persone ha incendiato ben 3kg di carbonella senza avere il benchè minimo accenno a flessioni o perdita di solidità. veramente ben fatto e ben costruito

This is the best purchase I make in a long time You don’t have to use lighting cubes or anything special, just newspaper rolled up on the underside works perfect. Takes about 20~25 minutes and you're ready to cook. I recommend purchasing the larger one. You won’t be sorry.