Product Description

Weber Rapidfire, Chimney Starter, Made Of Aluminized Steel & Large Enough To Hold The Appropriate Number Of Briquettes For An Indirect Or Direct Fire On A 22-1/2" Diameter Weber Kettle, Unique Cone Bottom Allows For Fast Start & A Double Thermoplastic Handle Allows For Easy Pouring Once Charcoal Is Ignited

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Weber
• Model: 7416
• Released on: 2008-02-09
• Dimensions: 12.00" h x 12.00" w x 13.50" l, 3.90 pounds

Features

• 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

Amazon.com
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.

From the Manufacturer
Weber's chimney starter makes starting your charcoal a snap. It also cuts down the amount of time it takes for the coals to get ready. Just load up our extra large cannister full of coals, light up a fire starter or crinkled up newspaper, and set the cannister over the flame. In a matter of minutes the coals will be red hot. Who ever thought it could be so easy?

Customer Reviews

it's a breeze!
This is my second chimney starter and it's so much superior to the last that it's like an entirely different product. I used to struggle to get the newspaper lighted and then it would go out. with this one you just light one little bit and the whole thing begins to smoke--like a chimney. Pretty soon the coals are blazing. It makes grilling so easy and without the smell and taste of charcoal lighter fluid.

Better than expected - Weber made it - nuf said
This morning (2 days after receiving) I used the Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for the 1st time. I simply wasn't ready to start the smoking process (yes I have a Smoky Mountain Weber Smoker)when the briquets were ready to cook. The difference in time is hard to measure, but I will guarantee you it was half the time of the old lighting can I bought at the hardware store.

I could light twice the number of briquets in half the time. If that doesn't convince you that $16.00 (or so) is money well spent, I'm sorry. It should. I thank my lucky stars I have discovered Weber products. Somebody who uses those products is in charge of quality control.

Where have you been my whole life
My father has spent most of his life using lighter fluid and electric charcoals starters. I didn't know any better and was doing the same thing until a colleage suggested I try a chimney starter. Good-bye lighter fluid! Good-bye funny petrolium enhanced food taste!

A chimnee starter uses two pieces of newspaper to start. When its humid, a little bit of vegitable oil on the paper is helpful.

I also recommend real charcoal - not the pre-formed brickets made out of waste sawdust!

The Weber has held up really well. I'm going on two years of nearly weekly use, plus it sits outside all year long here in Texas.