SAPRETAILER BBQ Charcoal Chimney Starter

Pretty decent chimney. I have a Weber one as well but over time it’s rusted. So considering that a cheap one which does the job should be fine and I suspect this one too will rust eventually but only time will tell. I don’t use any special cubes for fire starter. I shred and stuff around two and a half full newspapers in the bottom section and add charcoal in the upper section depending on the BBQ grill capacity. I then light the newspaper bits through the holes at the bottom and ensure that newspaper is burning. The chimney should smoke well and then you must hear the bottom coal crackle and glow when it catches fire.

First of all it was not packed properly and got Deshaped and damaged in the transport. Secondly the quality of materials used are of inferior quality. Also designed wise it is very poor. It seems the maker do not know the subject and they just made something without giving much thought. Not recommended. I am afraid.

This chimney starter is very well made and is also very affordable. The size is quite large though. It’s about 8 to 9 inches in diameter and about 12 to 13 inches in length. So if you need a starter that is for just 250 or 500 gms coal, this is not for you. If however you have a BBQ party and want to start about 2 kgs or more of coal, then this is for you.The above was written on 14th June 2019. I ordered another one recently and have used it for igniting about 1.5 kgs of coal. This one is the best value for money. Package was in a carton. That carton was in another carton. Quality and workmanship of the product is excellent.Remember, that it will discolour after the forst use due to the intense heat that the metal is subject to. This is normal and to be expected. After the hot coals are emptied in the barbecue, let this chimney cool down. Once cool wipe with a dry cloth and keep in a dry place to avoid rusting.

Nice product to ignite your coal early. I have just received it and not tried. The manual says to use ignition blocks below but i am going to try keeping it on gas stove directly. Not a very strong item(made in china ofcourse) but you get what you pay for.Update 1Tried it today and it worked nicely, just make sure to use only big normal coal pieces else it will fall down. Just used it directly on stove and coal was ready in 15 minutes which is great as it used to take me an hour on barbecue box directly. Keep a big pold plate while carrying it hot.

Bottom plate to keep coal is high…Does not work on gas.Removed 4 rivetts, made new holes below and tightened with 4 screws.Great. Works well now !!2 star less as (a) manufacturer should put bottom plate at correct position. (b) rusting started…paint burnt by heat… Should have been made of white metal sheet that doesnt rust.But is useful to light coal in 5 min without wood, paper, oil and is convenient.Must have along with a barbeque.

I used to fire up coal without Fire starter chimney, how ever , this has greatly increased the speed at which the coal can be brought to the temperature.The paint will rip off and product will rust , but that’s something I was mentally prepared because I didn’t expect something great at this price.Be careful when you lift with red hot coal. Use heat resistant gloves or pour ample water in handle area and then lift . Don’t burn fingers and palm. This applies to any make and brand.Just used it once and it’s a perfect fit for firing up with some twigs and paper at the bottom. Or use a coconut shell with some cooking oil and some waste cloth and use it under the chimney.In 10 to 15 minutes, you get super hot coal.Update. Have used the product around 10 times and still going strong. Howver I feel the rivet may give up. Will just use a small screw and nut to hold the base plate in place when the rivet gives up.