Looftlighter - Electric Barbeque & Stove Lighter

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Now, actually getting the hang of lighting charcoal does require a bit of patience and learning. You must follow the instructions provided. Safer options include propane torches and electric starters. Some models direct a flame and even blow air onto the charcoal from above, and others are placed at the bottom of the charcoal to get a flame going. The handy stand means you can keep the Looftlighter safely elevated, and you can hang it up too. The icing on the cake? The stand also doubles up as a bottle opener, making you the ultimate barbecue host, serving up drinks and delicious barbecue fare at the same time.

Start by blowing hot air from the Looftlighter up the chimney for around 30 seconds to get the draught going and reduce the amount of smoke released into your room once you’ve lit your fire. Comparing fire starter prices can be challenging, because some are one-and-done pods, others need refueling, and others are a one-time expense (not counting the charcoal and matches). Buy a charcoal chimney and scrounge for paper or kindling if you want a tool that will last for years without added cost. In testing, a single lighter cube was enough to get a chimney of charcoal going, so adding a bag to your supplies, especially for wet or windy days, can be worth the price. Want to light your grill without the limitations that come with corded lighters? The highly portable JJ George torch charcoal starter gives you a faster and easier way to fire up those coals. You don’t have to waste your precious time looking for extension cords and electrical outlets anymore. And thanks to the self-ignition, lighting a charcoal grill has never been easier. As invaluable in the winter as it is in the summer barbecue season, the Looftlighter is great for starting a fire in your wood-burning stove or open fireplace. This charcoal chimney is also very easy to use. Once you fill it with coals and place it above the lighter cubes, all you have to do is wait. The charcoal will be ready for the grill when the top turns ash gray.

Within sixty-seconds, those coals are now lit, and the flame is spreading to the neighboring coals! Of course, you still have the rest of the grill to cover. So, use your Looftlighter to ignite the rest of the charcoal. Depending on the size of your grill, it maybe five or so minutes before you can start actually cooking. Place some paper in between the logs, then place the Looftlighter close to the paper and turn it on.

If you’re looking for a way to heat larger amounts of charcoal faster, the REDCAMP Chimney Starter could be your best bet. Measuring 14 x 8.4 x 10.6 inches, the chimney can hold up to five pounds of charcoal. To speed up the process, just move to another section of your charcoal pile. You’ll probably be totally ready to cook in about 5 minutes, depending on how much charcoal you’re using. Low-cost imitations of the Looftlighter are available, but they simply aren’t as well-made or designed as the original. We believe your money is better spent on the one that started it all. If it weren’t good, no one would copy it, would they?If you’ve ever grilled over charcoal, then you already know that one of the biggest headaches is getting the charcoal lit. The aluminized steel body enables the lighter to retain the heat better, ensuring that your charcoal is ready within minutes. Additionally, the coals light up effectively without the need for lighter fluid thanks to the inverted cone-shaped bottom. I love that the Looft Lighter X stands vertically, making it simple to set down after use without worrying about it accidentally brushing up against something flammable and starting an unintended fire. In my opinion this is a huge improvement from the original Looft Lighter X because I was always leary about setting that down while it was hot. With a charcoal chimney starter, you light it first and then place it where you need it, and that can be a messy, spark-filled job. One of the reasons we all love a barbecue is the lovely charcoal taste your meat or veggies are infused with, but the chemical taste of firelighters or lighter fluid isn’t quite so pleasant. Even if you can’t taste it, just the thought of those strong chemicals on your food is enough to put you off. As the Looftlighter uses only hot air to fire up your barbecue, you can enjoy your food without the nasty chemicals.