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Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter

Brand: Weber
Feature

    * 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

Product Description
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.

Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter Review
I do a lot of outdoor cooking (grilling, Dutch ovens, and cast iron roasters) and I’ve never found a chimney starter that matches this one for price, quality, and efficiency. I have two right now and I’ve probably given away at least four to friends who didn’t know about chimney starters. This is the only one I ever consider now.

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.

It works as advertised–no lighter fluid needed. However, be careful using in even modestly windy conditions. Hot paper ash will blow out from underneath the starter and get all over. Also, keep a close eye on the coals, because this thing will get them hot quickly. If you wait too long, you’re coals will be burnt out or close enough that you won’t get much cooking time or you’ll get low heat.

I recently purchased a Weber grill and didn’t buy the RapidFire Chimney Starter with it. What a mistake! I initially used charcoal starter fluid until I finally bought the Chimney Starter. Wish I would have got it sooner because this item works great! In about 10 minutes you will have charcoal that’s perfectly started on all sides and ready to go. BUY THIS ITEM if you use charcoal!

I grille at least once a week using a combination of charcoal and hardwoods. The chimney completely eliminates the need (and taste) of liquid charcoal starter. A wad of old newspapers for fuel, your favorite charcoal and/or wood chunks for flavor, and in about 15 minuits pour the fully lit wood contents into you grille and you are good to go. They do burn out after a few hundred fires, but what the heck. Very ingenious product that I have enjoyed for several years.

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