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Brand: Weber
Category: Lawn & Patio

List Price: ~~$15.99~~
Buy New: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

438 reviews
Sales Rank: 175

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 13.2 x 8.2 x 12.7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 87886
Model: 87886
UPC: 077924878862
EAN: 0077924878862
ASIN: B00004U9VV

Release Date: February 9, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
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Features:

•	Chimney starter system lights charcoal faster and easier
•	Durable aluminized steel construction
•	Stay cool thermoplastic handle adds safety
•	Extra large capacity--holds enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill
•	Greatly reduces the amount of time it takes for coals to get ready

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
- Cone shape grate exposes more briquet edges to the flame, speeding up ignitions. - Size: large canister. - The stay-cool theroplastic handle pllus a were fold-out handle provide safer handling. - Made of durable aluminized steel. - For 18.5 inches and 22.5 inch kettles.

Amazon.com Review
Chefs, start your grills. You can have red-hot coals in a matter of minutes by following three steps: load your coals into this aluminized steel chimney starter, light a fire, and place the starter over the fire. The Weber chimney starter is extra large, holding enough briquettes for indirect or direct fire on a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill. A stay-cool thermoplastic handle and a wire foldout handle let you move the starter safely. --Rhonda Langdon

Customer Reviews: Read 433 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Worth the Money July 25, 2008
I was a bit surprised at how well this device works. It's a quick and efficient way to light your charcoal. I bought a package of small "firestarter" sticks to place underneath the device when lighting the charcoal and it works great. This device makes it unnecessary to use lighter fluid or "matchlight" charcoal.

2 out of 5 stars

Too hot to handle July 25, 2008
I've had numerous chimney starters over the years and they are all pretty much the same, except for this one. Webber for some reason put a plastic handle on it that gets waaaayyyyyy too hot to touch. In the past, they have always had wooden handles, and picking them up to dump them out was not a problem. Now I have to keep a pair of gloves by the grill just for this one issue. Otherwise it's a quality item, that seems to be holding up nicely. I gave it 2 stars just because I think its a pretty serious design flaw, with a very simple solution.

5 out of 5 stars

No petrochemical taste! July 12, 2008
When in the old days of charcoal you started you fire, you used lighter fluid. Small amounts of fluid would remain and end up on your food, resulting in a distinct flavor. Not exactly what you want to be serving to your family or important guests. My family has 4 weber grills, and at some parties, they've all been going at once. We used the electric starters which are much better than fluid, however they take quite a while to get going and even then they work unevenly. From the first time I've used this device I was converted. Everyone I know with a grill has been subject to my sermon, and those who were slow to purchase them received a chimney as a gift. I couldn't stand to watch the painful process of using the electric any longer.

To start a weber charcoal chimney.
1) fill chimney top with charcoal.
2) place 2 sheets of crumpled up newspaper underneath .
3) light paper.
4) wait.

It's more environmentally friendly than fluids or electric too.

5 out of 5 stars

great July 12, 2008
I bought it for a Fathers Day Gift for my husband, he loves it. No more lighter fluid needed. He tried too much paper the first time, which made it smoke a lot, but the next time, less paper, and whaalaa, a quick and easy batch of coals in half the time, also like the big handle. Thanks

5 out of 5 stars

I grill or BBQ June 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

at least three time a week year around. I've used the Weber chimney starter every time. The 'old' ones were lighter gauge than the current product and they lasted about three years. The latest one is heavier gauge and perhaps it will last longer. I recommend this item.

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