By no means do I weld so I don't own one yet. That being said I have read that many eggers prefer using a MAPP torch to light their eggs. Is it really worth the money to purchase one vs. using the BGE starters as far as saving some start-up time?
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this will take me to TRex QUICK but not good for Low & Slow as you can't spot light just burn the hell out of most things in your zip code. :laugh: :evil: :evil: :blush:
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree Likefastest is the weedburner, but the napkin gag is still faster than MAPP. i'm at 750 in 12-15 minutes max, and i don't "light in three spots for 30 seconds each" (which is a minute and a half of standing there with my thumb up my b*tt....).
i light them, toss some lump on top, and shut the lid.
go inside, prep the dinner, and i'm at whatever temp i need in under 15 minutes total.
very liittle oil! don't soak it in ooil. just need enough to keep the paper lit. even here is too much
twist them up
light each end, and pile some lump over it. it will throw more flame than starters and MAPP, and flame is what lights the lump, my friend.
I have a MAPP torch in my basement. i use that to solder pipes, and i use the cheap napkin thing to start my egg.
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree LikeBoth flame thrower and mapp is sparkey.
Paper towel & oil is great and will get the egg lit and up to temp almost as fast as MAPP.
I like the starters but they will smell when lighting and at times they don't fully burn up before cooking which leaves possible unpleasant flavor in food. Usually there are no problems though
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree LikeSo I did a lot of scientific research and testing and found that isopropyl alcohol is the best method. It burns clean and hot with no harmful byproducts, residue, or fumes. I purchased a large 24 oz. bottle of rubbing alcohol (70% isospropyl, rest is water) at Big Lots for $0.75 and a syringe-style meat injector at Walmart for $2.98.
To light the egg you just suck up 1 ounce (30 ml) of fluid into the syringe, insert the tip down into the lump a few inches, and gently squirt about 1/4 of the fluid out. Repeat this in a few other spots until you have emptied the syringe. You can skip the syringe and just pour it directly on to the lump but it is better to get it down in the coals a bit to ensure quicker results. Most pharmacies will give you a free plastic syringe without the needle if you ask and this will work fine too, although I prefer the meat injector the best after all of my testing.
Wait about 20 seconds for the fluid to soak into the lump then light a wooden match and toss it in, close the lid. The egg dome temp will quicky flare up to 400-700 in the first 1-2 minutes while the surface alcohol burns off, then it will settle down to 150-250 for the next few minutes while the lump ignites, then it will be burning at 400 or above in under 10 minutes depending on your vent settings. If you want to reach a higher temp faster then just use a bit more fluid but not more than 2 ounces and don't spray it all over the ceramic parts, keep it in the charcoal.
I have been doing this for a few months now and it works great. The alcohol is cheap (about $0.05 to light the egg) and you don't get any residue, fumes, or toxic byproducts. It is also faster and more convenient than all the other methods that I tested. Try it and see what you think.
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree LikeI have been really pleased with the time to light the lump and it burns much cleaner. Plus, it was
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0 • Off Topic Disagree Agree LikeNow, my thought about time to cooking temps. I have found the most critical factor is how long it's been since I cleaned out the ash and small lumps. i.e., how good is the air circulation. I expect it would be the same with any method of starting the fire. That is even with stiring the lump to move the ashes down below the grate. It also stirs the small lump pieces into the holes restricting draft. With a just cleaned egg I get to temp pretty fast. If I haven't cleaned it out lately, I have time for more wine/beer, etc.
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