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UrbanForestTurnings
UrbanForestTurnings Posts: 1,294
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Picked up one for 68.12 after tax it was the last one. Had to grab it up good deal or not? Reading the safety warnings had a problem with a few. Any thoughts?
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited December 2014
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    UrbanForestTurnings said:
    Picked up one for 68.12 after tax it was the last one. Had to grab it up good deal or not? Reading the safety warnings had a problem with a few. Any thoughts?

    What does that mean you had a problem with the safety warnings? I usually don't have problems with safety warnings because I don't read them. :))
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    My personal opinion is $70 could be better spent. I just don't need another accessory laying around to light egg. I use the cheapo sticks from Publix or oil and papertowel. Having said that, all a matter of preference. What safety issues you concerned with?
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    UrbanForestTurnings said:
    Picked up one for 68.12 after tax it was the last one. Had to grab it up good deal or not? Reading the safety warnings had a problem with a few. Any thoughts?

    That's a good price.  They are definitely a luxury, but I like mine and use it regularly.
    NOLA
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    Santa brought me one and I don't really find it any easier than the cubes I was using. I'm gonna use it a while longer but if it's not any better I'll send it to the isle of misfit toys.
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    @UrbanForestTurnings, you're going all in.  Enjoy the new toys.  That's why we work, or did work, as hard as we did.

    Happy New Year!
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    IMO...

    Pros-Starts a decent fire in 5/6 minutes.

    Cons-My thumb gets tired of holding the damn button for 5/6 minutes.


     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    I use a heat gun to light my lump. I have never used a looft lighter, but from what I have read they don't seem to last long. 

    With that being said the main reason for the failures seem to be that people pulse (off, on) the trigger. Apparently you are supposed to go full bore and then turn it off. 


    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • UrbanForestTurnings
    UrbanForestTurnings Posts: 1,294
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    Safety warning number 13. I just don't understand . Hey i can open a beer with it. Darn that gravity thing
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  • Grillmagic
    Grillmagic Posts: 1,600
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    I'm 4 months 50/60 cooks into using mine and it works fine. It lights reused lump twice as fast and Hope it last a couple years or more. I used a electric starter for years and they are very reliable
    Charlotte, Michigan XL BGE
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,415
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    I just got one from Santa and used it 3/4 times and really like it.  Only prob is having to get out the extension cord, but it's fun to use
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • UrbanForestTurnings
    UrbanForestTurnings Posts: 1,294
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    Just had to grab it. Was the last one. I have mapp gas ,chimney starters. Will play with it. But you can open a beer with it
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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
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    I've had mine for 4+ years using it at least twice a week and it still runs great! The only time I use the propane torch is when I travel with my small or if it is raining when I light the egg. I use my index finger to hold the trigger down over my thumb and that is much more comfortable for me. 
    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • MrCookingNurse
    MrCookingNurse Posts: 4,665
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    I got one for christmas and Have used it a few times.  I really like it.  Ive used electric starter and a MAP torch.  I like the fan with the looft.  I wouldn't have bought one because I'm a tightwad but i'm glad the wife did. 


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    XLBGE 
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  • sctdg
    sctdg Posts: 301
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    Used, heat gun(basically same as luftlighter but a lot cheaper) ,cubes,Map torch and paper towel and vegetable oil . Have to say favorite is paper towel oil combo. Gets fire going fast with least amount of messing around.
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  • AUCE
    AUCE Posts: 890
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    Love mine too..doubles as a home security device

    I would much rather be able to say I was glad I did than wished I had........

    XL owner and purveyor of pallette perfection...

    Homosassa....Mecca of Florida

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  • tywarren
    tywarren Posts: 8
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    Love it and use it for every cook.  Have not had any issues.  It is definitely a luxury though and not required.

    LBGE Owner - Nov/2014

    Denver, CO - transplant from the great state of Texas

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  • Handcyclist
    Handcyclist Posts: 77
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    Use mine all the time.  Only drawbacks are the need for an extension cord and if it is raining. No one has mentioned, it is also great for making s'mores.  Put marshmallows into a sugar cone and add pieces of chocolate.  Use the loollighter to toast the marshmallows and you've got a dessert for everyone.  
    Knox, PA, Medium, Mini Max, Mini, Large KJ, grandma, handcyclist, eagle watcher, always in search of good chocolate.  
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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
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    I tried to use mine to make crime brûlée, but the fan blew the sugar all over the place :smile:http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1148477/valentines-cook#latest
    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • ads75
    ads75 Posts: 391
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    I have one and used it for awhile, but the fan can and does kick up sparks (I have a wood deck). I now use the BGE electric starter, which I used before. Only thing I like about the Loof more than the BGE electric is that I don't need and extension cord with the Loof (since it has a loner cord)
    Large BGE, Mini BGE
    Morgantown, PA
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  • Nick311
    Nick311 Posts: 45
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    Save your money and buy a twenty buck heat gun.
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  • sfont
    sfont Posts: 4
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    I just got one of these for christmas and it works good.  I found you need to press it up against the charcoal in order to get it to light quickly.
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  • allsid
    allsid Posts: 492
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    I hope you enjoy the heck out of it! But for 12 bucks, I like my plug in electric element starter and the 5 min alarm on my phone to tell me when to pull it out before I melt it-  #nosparks
    Proud resident of Missoula, MT
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    https://instagram.com/grillingmontana

    Check out my book on Kamado cooking called Exclusively Kamado:
    http://bit.ly/kamadobook

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  • UrbanForestTurnings
    UrbanForestTurnings Posts: 1,294
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    Nick311 said:
    Save your money and buy a twenty buck heat gun.

    I have two heat guns and map gas. Just had to pick it up it was the last one and some guy was eye balling it. Did try it last night on the egg. 38 seconds and had some lump going. 30mins before the ball drop. Me and my neighbor got into trouble with it. Hell the last time I got in trouble was last year. That sounds better O:-)
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    I got one for Xmas and it seems to work pretty well. It takes me 3-4 minutes of holding the button to get the lump to light well.
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • UrbanForestTurnings
    UrbanForestTurnings Posts: 1,294
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    Grillin_beers said:

    I got one for Xmas and it seems to work pretty well. It takes me 3-4 minutes of holding the button to get the lump to light well.

    34 sec. Hit it in 3 spots
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