Rapidfire Chimney Starter Set for Charcoal Barbecues

Bought this version, knowing there were other cheaper brands out there, and I don't regret spending the extra at all. During summer months this gets used about once or twice a week, sometimes multiple times a day if it's a big do. Not once has it shown any signs of warping, or scalding. It does it's job perfectly without any issues, gets the coal nice and hot, has a good enough capacity that most bbq's can be fueled by one full chimney. The handle doesn't get that hot when the coal is burning, I still use gloves as a precaution, but you mavericks out there need not worry about burning your hands. My one tiny gripe is that smaller pieces of coal can fall through the bottom grate, good quality coal tends to be slightly larger than cheaper so that's more of fuel issue, but that issue doesn't rear it's head until after you go through the included coal, which is about enough for two bbq's. I've just started layering the bigger piece on the bottom to create a little bed for the smaller pieces and that's helped heaps. This is an easy recommend for me, the metal is good quality and I could easily see this lasting 10 years+ which can't be said for my friends cheaper one, which warped like crazy after 1 summer and forced him to spend more on two than this one alone costs.

The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Set is one of those tools that immediately elevates the barbecue experience. It’s exceptionally sturdy, perfectly balanced and designed to withstand high heat without warping or bending. Everything about it feels built to last. The construction allows for excellent airflow, so coals light quickly and evenly, reaching high temperatures in minutes with minimal effort. I use it by placing a couple of firelighters beneath the chimney and filling it with briquettes. Once lit, it handles the process on its own, producing a consistent, powerful heat that’s ready to cook on in around 20 minutes. The handle design and heat guard make pouring simple and safe, and the coals stay hot for a long time once transferred, helping maintain an even temperature throughout the cook. The included briquettes and firelighters make it ready to use straight from the box, and the overall efficiency means you use less fuel to achieve the same result. It’s clear why this design has become something of a benchmark - durable, dependable and a genuine time-saver.

Just dead simple to use. Lights up the whole coal volume in about 2 minutes flat. Perfect every time. It is genuinely a genius idea and a must have for anyone that owns a barbecue

This thing is a must have to start any coal BBQ. If you struggle to start a coal BBQ this gives 100% success rate and is so easy to use. With this you need the coals a bit of newspaper and some fire lighters and you will have the perfect coals within 20 minutes. The instructions are easy to follow and is a failsafe method. Good to have if you are hosting a BBQ as you don't have to worry about starting it up.

The kit itself contains some quality items, the chimney starter starter works well but is moderately inconvenient if you don't have a good place to put it after dumping out the coals. The coals themselves cooked well and certainly retained their heart for a good long while. The claimed three hours is a bit of a stretch but I comfortably cooked for an hour at which point they were still going, albeit it more slowly. Overall this is a reasonable kit to get you started but it does feel a little expensive for what it is. If I were doing it over I'd skip it and just get the coals.

This is the first time that I have used or purchased a chimney for lighting, barbecue briquettes. The item isn’t cheap, but it does make having a barbecue a whole lot easier and guarantee success with lighting multiple briquettes. The bag of briquettes is small and may only last you one or two barbecues. Therefore it is more of a sample size bag. In my opinion on the firelighters were not as good as I expected and I have since opted for wood shaving beeswax type firelighters that seem to work much better. The bag of firelighters is also more of a trial size so really you are purchasing the chimney which is of a very good quality and appears to be made well and should last a very long time.

Picked up the Weber Rapidfire chimney starter for my weekend BBQs, and it’s proper handy. No more messing about with lighter fluid – just fill it with briquettes, light the paper underneath, and within 15–20 minutes you’ve got hot coals ready to go. Aluminium feels sturdy and easy to handle, though the handles do get a bit warm, so gloves are a good idea. Only thing is, it’s a bit bulky to store if you’ve got a tiny shed, but that’s a small price for convenience. If you grill regularly, this is a game-changer – quick, safe, and takes the stress out of starting a fire.

What did I do before this ? Ah yes, wait for ages for the briketts or lumpwood to be ready. Well worth the money and so easy to use. It is so easy to light the Briketts etc.

Preparare il barbecue può a volte sembrare un'impresa, ma con il Weber Set di accensione Rapidfire l'accensione della carbonella diventa un processo rapido, pulito e incredibilmente efficiente. Questo set completo, pensato per gli amanti della griglia, include un camino di accensione grande (32 cm), 2 kg di bricchette di carbone Weber e 6 accendini. Un vero e proprio "trio delle meraviglie" che promette di farti dimenticare i vecchi metodi frustranti. Cosa rende questo set un must-have per ogni griller? Camino di Accensione Rapidfire (Grande): Questo è il vero protagonista del set. Il design intelligente del camino sfrutta il principio del "tiraggio" per far circolare l'aria, riscaldando le bricchette in modo uniforme e veloce. Dimentica l'attesa infinita o la lotta con il diavolina: in circa 15-20 minuti (a seconda delle condizioni), le tue bricchette saranno pronte e incandescenti, perfette per una cottura ottimale. La maniglia ergonomica e la seconda impugnatura facilitano il versamento sicuro delle braci nel barbecue. Facilità d'Uso Ineguagliabile: L'intero set è progettato per la massima semplicità. Basta posizionare gli accendini sotto il camino, riempire il camino con le brichette e accendere. Il gioco è fatto! Addio a liquidi infiammabili pericolosi e odori sgradevoli. Qualità Weber Garantita: Come tutti i prodotti Weber, anche questo set trasuda qualità costruttiva e attenzione ai dettagli. Il camino è robusto e durevole, pensato per resistere a innumerevoli sessioni di grigliata. Verdetto Finale Il Weber Set di accensione Rapidfire è un investimento che ogni appassionato di barbecue dovrebbe considerare. Non solo semplifica enormemente il processo di accensione, ma garantisce anche braci di qualità superiore che si traducono in grigliate più gustose e uniformi. La combinazione di efficienza, sicurezza e la rinomata qualità Weber lo rende il compagno ideale per tutti i grill a carbonella. Se vuoi dire addio allo stress dell'accensione e goderti appieno l'arte della griglia, questo set è senza dubbio la scelta giusta.

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Been wanting this for a while, when it went on special, I closed my eyes, swiped the card and purchased it. Absolutely the best investment I've done in a while. I tried it a few days ago for it's 1st time, and me also using it the first time, be careful not to get hot coal ash on you when topping it over into the braai. It works like an absolute dream, all the coals heat up and turn white at the exact time. This thing is a monster. Within 15 minutes the coals were red red hot. Truly happy with my purchase.

I bought the chimney set, but it only has the chimney, no briketts and no lighter cubes.