What's everyone use for starters?

HarleyDoug · August 2011

I'm using the BGE lighter cubes - and they work well would like to hear from others and their fav starters/methods

thanks much

Salty Hogs BBQ · August 2011

Had a weed burner, but prefer my Mapp torch.

Village Idiot · August 2011

91% Isopropyl alcohol from Walmart

BBQMaven · August 2011

50cc of 91% alcohol in a 9" circle, 5 seconds of rest, and one match.... man does it look cool at night!!!!

Botch · August 2011

Had been using the BGE's, when I use them up I'll be using another brand at Home Depot that was less than half the cost (can't remember the brand).

ChokeOnSmoke · August 2011

I've tried many things and have been using an electric starter now for over a year. Love it!

Daddyo · August 2011

Had a weed burner, but prefer my Mapp torch.

Another Mapp torch here.

Buckwoody Egger · August 2011

Wax/sawdust squares by Rutland from Ace.

BGE: 24 for $7

Rutland: 24 for $3 or 144 for $12

Bulldog Mom · August 2011

We use the Looftlighter normally, but in the winter or on rainy days, use the BGE Firestarters. They work well in bad weather.

gamera06 · August 2011

I use 1/4 Wax/Sawdust square... in fact, the first one I tried to break from the tablet split in two, and the layers separated... when I turned it on fire, it made a big ball of fire (better than 1 whole square), so I continued this way.

Eggspert · August 2011

I use a large magnified glass when the sun is out and a mapp torch when its cloudy.

Amy S. · August 2011

I use a small portion of the starter cube and bit of apple wood chips, etc. Oh, and a match!

dbacker · August 2011

I use the Looftlighter. Its been the best thing I've found yet. Very fast and convenient.

windnsea26 · August 2011

I have one box of the Green Egg ones but was able to score about 10 boxes of those Weber parfin starter cubes for about $2 a box at my Home Depot on clearance.

ourpeter · August 2011

Mapp gas or weed burner...both work...weed burner gets you going quicker and makes use of that propane tank that is getting dusty from lack of use!

Volman · August 2011

Looftlighter! Told the wife it was a "high-intensity hair drier", she didn't think it was very funny...

stevesails · August 2011

i ran out of propane for my weed burner. ,, so i have been using a paper towel with olive oil, the twist it up.. works great. But,,, not as much fun.

Austex_Egger · August 2011

Mapp Torch. Started with the starter cubes but like the torch much more.

BENTE · August 2011

Mapp Torch!!! used to use the bge started cubes but i did not like them a whole lot

4Runner · August 2011

MAPP only. Works like a champ.

Spoon · August 2011

Mapp

jaxsongirl · August 2011

I use the weber wax cube fire starter....boy...it does a good job!!!

EggerFromIowa · August 2011

4 folded paper towels, with 1 capfull of canola oil. Set at 12,3,6 and 9. My 9 year old son lights the egg for me now, after I get it all setup.

IrishDevl · August 2011

Fatboy Mapp torch

IrishDevl · August 2011

Used BGE starter cubes, but no more. Not a big fan - torch is so much more efficient (IMHO).

Dnorman · August 2011

We use the Looftlighter normally, but in the winter or on rainy days, use the BGE Firestarters. They work well in bad weather.

Do you like the Looft Lighter. I can't give them away. I have used one a couple of times, and I see the benefit that having to stand there and hold a button down to keep it going has (no burnt up element) But I still preffer my map torch.

Hillbilly-Hightech · August 2011

I use this:

http://www.bernzomatic.com/newsroom/bernzomatic-quickfire-torch.aspx

And haven't looked back...

onedbguru · August 2011

I use a starter chimney, 2 pieces of wadded up paper and a bic-style lighter. 7-8 minutes and I am ready to cook... speaking of which, it is almost time to go light the grill for the lovely NY Strip steaks we are having tonight...

SCGrizz · August 2011

To all the folks that use torches, does it work ok when it's turned upside down in the egg? I've looked at these and the instructions say to hold them upright.

Salty Hogs BBQ · August 2011

To all the folks that use torches, does it work ok when it's turned upside down in the egg? I've looked at these and the instructions say to hold them upright.

Yes, with the MAPP torch. I bought the extender hose to make it easier to use. But yes, you can use it upside down with no problems. I think the green/blue propane bottles have problems when using upside down, but not the yellow MAPP gas ones.

Hillbilly-Hightech · August 2011

To all the folks that use torches, does it work ok when it's turned upside down in the egg? I've looked at these and the instructions say to hold them upright.

@SCGrizz - the one I have, the Bernzomatic Quickfire - is made to be able to be turned upside down, angled to the left or right, or whatever way you want to hold it. It's market is for tight spaces, and easy, one-handed operation.

I think some torches which might use a different fuel (liquid propane, for instance) cannot be turned upside down, but I've had my Quickfire every which way as far as angles go, and I've noticed absolutely NO decrease in performance.

HTH,
Rob

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