Looftlighter bbq lighter tool review

Shawn · April 2012

Here's a review of the Looftlighter:

http://hrmcreativebbq.blogspot.ca/2012/04/looftlighter-bbq-lighting-tool-review.html

The beauty of the Looftlighter is that it can ignite anything from charcoal to wood with the touch of a button. It also eliminating the use of lighter fluid which gives you the added bonus of not worrying about toxic fumes and you don't aft to worry about your food tasting like lighter fluid or chemical taste. It's also a lot safer to use then Lighting chimney and lighter fluid. Using the Looftlighter is also more environmentally friendly.

It can also light a fire within 60 seconds! Watch the video on blog for proof!

The only flaw is that you need a power source near your pit!

Happy Egging!

I hope you all enjoy!

Happy Grilling!

butwhymalemodels · April 2012

Interesting

EazyE · April 2012

Can you use a extension cord with a Looflighter if the cord isn't long enough to reach your outlet? I was concerned about that since it gets so hot so fast. Just curious what you all think if you can use a extension cord safely with one or not.

Shawn · April 2012

yes you can use extension cord! I use one with mine!

RichardBronosky · April 2012

Can you use a extension cord with a Looflighter if the cord isn't long enough to reach your outlet? I was concerned about that since it gets so hot so fast. Just curious what you all think if you can use a extension cord safely with one or not.

Yes, but it needs to be a good quality extension cord. Good quality being:

Heavy Gauge (The kind you'd use for a table saw, not Christmas lights.)
Well Kept (No shorts, breaks, splices, or tape. Consistently maintained with the "over under method" no umblical cord twisting under the sleathing.)

I also posted about my heat gun that gives near identical results as the looftlighter. I use that with a good quality 100ft extension cord as my Egg is away from my house down by the pool.

UPinSMOKE · April 2012

I just rec'd my Looftlighter yesterday, Amazon (premium member-free 2 day shipping), for 79.00 (local shops sell them for 89.00).

I have been using electric starters now for 7 years and just melted the handle of my fourth starter (in 7 years) and decided to bite the bullet and get the Looft. Well, I was not disappointed.

I filled the firebox of my medium Egg last evening, the cord with the Looftlighter, although quite long, is about a foot short from my outlet to the Egg, so I used a heavy duty 50 foot extension cord with no problems, The cord was just as cool after using the Looft as it was before so I am not worried at all about using an extension cord.

It took maybe two minutes to get three good 'hot spots' glowing, and within 5 minutes I had a very nice fire going. With the electric starter, this always took 12-15 minutes to get the same amount of coals glowing. (I have tried a MAPP torch in the past too, but it would never stay lit completely upside down, was frustrating to use, so it's relegated back to the basement).

The Looftlighter is quieter than I thought it would be too. Much quieter than my wife's hair dryer, for sure. The next time I use it I'll check it's noise output with my decibel meter and post the results here. Very quiet.

You do have to keep the button depressed to keep the lighter going, but hey, that's a safety issue and to me, at least, it is NOT a problem. You can easily change the lighter from one hand to another and keep it running.

I like the fact you can put it down and the small 'rack' attached to it keeps it safely off any surface you place it on, so setting a secondary fire somewhere you wouldn't want to is not a worry. Also, this 'rack' WILL open a bottle of beer too... another added benefit! :-)

I also have a BGE chiminea that we use to burn our yard debris. Instead of using thunder wood or worse, those sticky paraffin starters will now be old hat....this Looftlighter should ignite a small pile of kindling even quicker than starting lump charcoal, so it'll see more use than just at the Egg. We burn our chiminea year round, but really enjoy it in the cooler months--it's a gathering place for the neighbors on their way home in the evenings...and many spontaneous parties have broken out on our front porch around that chiminea. The local kids also like to roast marshmallows over the jet flame' that shoots out the top! ;-)

So I'll give the Looftlighter a double thumbs up. Yes, it is pricey, but so is the BGE, so is lump, so is a platesetter, so it a Thermapen....but hey.....just remember, it only costs a few pennies more to go first class....and I have never been disappointed when I to go first class. I sure have been disappointed going the 'bargain basement' route over the years..... YMMV.... but I highly recommend the Looftlighter. :-)

Pat

Shawn · April 2012

I am glad your enjoying your loofthligter! I was totally amazed with mine has well!

ChillinAndGrillin · April 2012

I've been through two of these within in a year and a half of heavy cooking on the egg. The last one only lasted a few months before the motor going out. They work great while they are working, but I would suggest a welding torch instead - much less to go wrong and heats just a good.

MikeG · April 2012

Or the Professional Model heat gun from Harbor Freight. Has a cool air mode which is very useful for Egging. $60 including a 27 month non-prorated replacement plan.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1600-watt-heavy-duty-dual-temperature-heat-gun-1000-1100-66098.html

dlk7 · April 2012

I've been through two of these within in a year and a half of heavy cooking on the egg. The last one only lasted a few months before the motor going out. They work great while they are working, but I would suggest a welding torch instead - much less to go wrong and heats just a good.

They have a two year warranty - did you have a problem getting a new one?

Shawn · April 2012

lots of people store the loofttlighter outside! This is one of the main reason it fails early! You have to store it away from all the elements! Little mottors don't like moisture and corrosion!

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