My Weber charcoal grill is nice as it has a small gas burner right under the charcoal grid to start the charcoal. Only has to run for 3-4 minutes to get the bottom coals burning so the small propane tank lasts a couple years before needing refilled.
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June 20, 2025, 07:52 AM
12GA
Placing a chimney full of lump on this single burner stove would work. A little pricey @ $58 but would certainly get the job done.
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June 20, 2025, 08:30 AM
HRK
Propane torch with the small wide green coleman propane tanks.
I rest it on the adjustment knob, I shaved the adjustment knob down on on side flat, right where the flame is at it's best.
Turn it over and rest it on the edge of ceramic insert with the flame pointed into the coals.
A minute on one side, then the other, shut the lid and bob's your uncle
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Went out and took a picture of how this works on my Big Red Egg - Louisiana Costco Egg, sits perfect on the edge and you can let it light the charcoal, then move around to the other side if you want to crank it up even quicker.
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June 20, 2025, 02:46 PM
ArtieS
quote:
Originally posted by hrcjon: does nobody in this group have a regular bernzomatic torch? Its like a regular workshop tool for lots of uses and 99+% of the people I know own one.
I have one. They don't work well upside down, which is necessary to get to the bottom of a BGE style cooker.
ETA, looking at the post just above mine, maybe I just need a new torch. I mean, mine is probably over 50 years old.
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June 20, 2025, 03:31 PM
HRK
quote:
Originally posted by ArtieS:
I have one. They don't work well upside down, which is necessary to get to the bottom of a BGE style cooker.
ETA, looking at the post just above mine, maybe I just need a new torch. I mean, mine is probably over 50 years old.
This one will work upside down, it was originally a gift with a sear cap on top for searing steaks, and I put it to use as you see, probably 10 years or so.
June 20, 2025, 07:12 PM
ibanda
I've used every method, but now use a small blue propane bottle attached to a 3 foot weed burner. Gets it going in a hurry.
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June 20, 2025, 07:36 PM
Paddy314
I use a chimney and wad up several pieces of newspaper and stuff them in the bottom. Works like a charm. Ready to cook on in 20 minutes. Been doing it for years. Some folks might object to the ink on the newspaper. You can also just pull a couple of blank pieces of paper off the printer if you want.
June 20, 2025, 09:32 PM
dsiets
quote:
Originally posted by ArtieS: I've got a Big Green Egg, and have used 5 primary methods to get it going.
I used an electric fire starter that you bury in the coals. They don't last long at the angle you have to use them at to start a BGE. Fastest method for sure, but expensive to replace every couple of months when the Florida grilling season is year round.
I just want to make sure you saw my reply on pg. 2. My second one has lasted 15 yrs. I set a timer and take it out. No, you can't leave it in to burn w/ the coals. I guess I don't understand why yours is only lasting a few months. I'm just making sure you saw my post and I'm not comprehending why your electric element is dying so fast.
June 20, 2025, 09:47 PM
ArtieS
The answer may be cheap Walmart version.
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June 21, 2025, 07:05 AM
mrvmax
Royal Oak Tumbleweeds fire starters work great for me.
I fill my chimney with lump charcoal, light 2 cubes on the lower rack, then set the chimney over the cubes. Lights perfectly with no odor, doesn't impact taste, etc. Super easy and very effective. Just light and forget. No holding a torch, etc trying to get the charcoal to light.
Try it.
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June 21, 2025, 08:41 AM
mrvmax
If I were to buy a propane version, I would be tempted to buy this one. He said his design was ripped off by Chinese copies, but he worked to help with the Smarter Every Day American made grill scrubber.
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