Chimney Starters

[madhat]

I found out the Brown Packing paper works a lot better starting the charcoal than newspaper. I get plenty of it out of part boxes.

[desert guy]

Thanks, newspaper is a bit messy.

[Osgood Conklin]

I have found that many small chunks of charcoal tend to smother air inside the chimney. My bright idea works good: Take a toilet paper cardboard roll and hold it inside whilst you pile the charcoal around it. Don't need it for large chunks. We use wax starter cubes.

[jdwendling]

The charcoal bag works fine too.

[keepingmycool]

Does anyone know where to get a chimney that will last more than 10 uses?

[madhat]

I've gotten a couple of years out of my Weber Brand, and it gets a lot of use. Probably going to have to replace the bottom grid next year.

[keepingmycool]

thanks, I don't think I ever had a weber. I go through 4 or 5 a year. I would rather pay for a good one that lasts than waste 15 bucks every couple of months.