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Why I Bought A LooftLighter
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Honestly, no I haven'tdamnedhooligan said:
To compare apples to apples...have you ever done that with your electric starter and it reached to temp faster?r270ba said:
Yes and it lit up just like I have seen on the videos. Honestly, there was probably only 1 level of used lump and 1 level of fresh lump deep. I really didn't realize I was out until I went to light the egg ).damnedhooligan said:That could be....did you have the lower vents open all the way without the screen door? After you lit the lump, did you continue to blow and spread the fire to other pieces?
Great point!SmokinTiger81 said:Just my experience--I am fortunate to have a large at home and at our weekend retreat. Use looflighter at home, but regular electric starter on weekend when over there. Electric starter takes 10 minutes in lump, looflighter takes 2 minutes to get even a hottor spot going than the electric. Looflighter much quicker as it starts out 8 minutes ahead at the beginning. I light both slightly toward the front of the egg. Good luck.
I will keeping the dome open a little longer...closed it immediately yesterday. How long should the flame last before it goes out?SPRIGS said:Probably just didn't have enough lump in there. With my XL - if I am grilling, I light the center and 4 spots around the center. Leave the lid open for about 5 minutes and then close with all vents fully open. It is usually at 425 plus within 15 minutes.Anderson, SC
XL BGE, Father's Day Gift 2012 (Thanks Fam!!!)Webber Kettle and Webber Summit GasserWant List: Thermapen, Small BGE, Wok, Adjustable Rig, Food Saver, More $ -
I usually light in 2 or 3 places. Lighting consecutive spots takes less time than the first since it's all heated up nicely. Could it be that your holes were clogged a bit? Mine always takes a little bit longer when there's ash. This is your excuse to get a high-que grate ;-)Dunedin, FL
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@yzzi I would love a high-que grate but my understanding is that they do not make them for an XL. I did use the ash tool and made sure it wasn't clogged up (just a habit every time I fire it up). I think it must have been the amount of lump I had.Anderson, SC
XL BGE, Father's Day Gift 2012 (Thanks Fam!!!)Webber Kettle and Webber Summit GasserWant List: Thermapen, Small BGE, Wok, Adjustable Rig, Food Saver, More $ -
In additon to cleaning ash out of bottom, don't forget there are 4 or 5 holes drilled around the bowl of the firebox. These occassionaly clog with ash or a small piece of lump. So, every once in awhile I just make sure they are clear--finger size, just stick your finger in them.
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SmokinTiger81 said:In additon to cleaning ash out of bottom, don't forget there are 4 or 5 holes drilled around the bowl of the firebox. These occassionaly clog with ash or a small piece of lump. So, every once in awhile I just make sure they are clear--finger size, just stick your finger in them.Anderson, SC
XL BGE, Father's Day Gift 2012 (Thanks Fam!!!)Webber Kettle and Webber Summit GasserWant List: Thermapen, Small BGE, Wok, Adjustable Rig, Food Saver, More $ -
r270ba said:@yzzi I would love a high-que grate but my understanding is that they do not make them for an XL. I did use the ash tool and made sure it wasn't clogged up (just a habit every time I fire it up). I think it must have been the amount of lump I had.
Disclaimer: Michael advertises on my website and he gave me a grid for the test. I've since bought 4 grids for my own use.
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r270ba said:@yzzi I would love a high-que grate but my understanding is that they do not make them for an XL. I did use the ash tool and made sure it wasn't clogged up (just a habit every time I fire it up). I think it must have been the amount of lump I had.
Steve
Caledon, ON
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The first time I used mine I thought that it didn't work as well as the video's ... then after the second time, I figured it out by lighting a couple small sections as stated above. Also I think I saw someone explain that the machine runs a little better after it is used a few times.
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So...I have a LooftLighter and have used it three times this week.....
My experience has been that to get the fire going (and, not worry that it gets snuffed-out) you have to hold the LooftLighter in one place for a period of time (20-30 seconds). And, when I do that, the aluminum around the edge is already showing wear-n-tear. ...a crack, in fact.
Anyone else used this thing for a period of time (more than the 3 times I have) that can speak to it's expected durability?
I love it - but, am a bit concerned, to be honest....
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