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Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter
#1
based on 99 reviews
Ratings Distribution
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| 4 star |
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Category Average
Pros
Cons
- Caution - it gets hot (1)
- Cools slowly (1)
- Discolors easily (1)
- Extra handle is awkward (1)
- Haven't found a con yet (1)
- Large flame (1)
- No function (1)
- Poor design (1)
- Spot welds fail over time (1)
Best Uses
- Barbecue (63)
- Patios (20)
- Camping (8)
- Meat (7)
- Vegetables (6)
- Any style cooking (1)
- Backyard grilling (1)
- Car camping (1)
- Charcoal (1)
- For any charcoal bbq (1)
Where to Buy
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Product Reviews
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Reviews
Most helpful positive review
Most helpful negative review
Weber Chimney Starter - You Need This!!
"This is just an amazing charcoal starter. The idea is simple, and the chimney stove itself was well made, somewhere in Taiwan, according to the packaging. As a mechanical engineer - I'm very aware of good and bad products. This is a good one. The aluminized steel helps prevent rusting, and extends the useful life of the chimney starter. The solid rivets hold the body and handles together quite firmly. The idea ..." Read Full Review »
Dec 26, 2006 by Doctor Mike
I would not recommend this product
"Product built too low to the ground, scorches pavement and too many sparks when you empty into the grill. Not any faster than starting the coals inside the grill!!!!!!..." Read Full Review »
Sep 04, 2009 by grillmaster
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Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Review
Weber Chimney Starter - You Need This!!
- Durable
- Portable
- Simple to use
Pros
- CAUTION - It gets hot
Cons
- For any charcoal BBQ
Best Uses
"This is just an amazing charcoal starter. The idea is simple, and the chimney stove itself was well made, somewhere in Taiwan, according to the packaging. As a mechanical engineer - I'm very aware of good and bad products. This is a good one.
The aluminized steel helps prevent rusting, and extend
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Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Review
Best on the market
- Easy To Use
- Improves Grill Function
- Wont rust
Pros
- None
Cons
- Barbeque
- Grill starter
Best Uses
"This is the best chimney starter on the market, strong and starts ur coals fast without lighter fluid. And it does'nt rust like most. simply the best... "
- Avid Griller
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Review
Fast and simple coal starter-it works!
- Durable
- Improves Grill Function
Pros
- None
Cons
- Barbeque
- Patio
Best Uses
"I use this chimney starter with briquettes and lunp charcoal with a Weber grill. It is very easy to use. Just ball up two or three sheets of newspaper, put it in the space beneath the chimney starter (put the chimney on the coal grate in your grill where you will be able to reach the handle easily a …" Read Full Review »
- Avid Griller
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Review
Weber Chimney Charcoal BBQ
- Creates Really Hot Coals
- Easy To Clean
- Easy To Use
- Improves Grill Function
- Saves Time
Pros
- Cools slowly
- Discolors easily
Cons
- Barbeque
- Meat
- Vegetables
Best Uses
"Put some paper in, put the coals in, light and wait. Easy and the coals hit the grill at a nice high temp. Sometimes I needed to add some more paper, so now I just use six sheets from the start instead of the recommended four and it goes great.
The only problems are that the sides tend to get m
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- Occasional Griller
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Review
Great firestarter
- Easy To Use
- Saves money
- Saves Time
Pros
- Spot welds fail over time
Cons
- Meat
- Oyster roast
Best Uses
"use 2 sheets of newspaper, I load it upside down, light it, turn it right side up and fill with charcoal briquets (quickly). The coals are red out in 10-15 minutes (Kingsford works best, the cheap charcoal is a waste of your time). You might need a glove or rag if it gets to hot as you go to dump it …" Read Full Review »
- Avid Griller
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