Firestarters?

itsmce

I'm running low on the fire starter "bricks".  Have used the generic brand that my local BGE carries as well as the BGE branded ones.  Anyone have a good source for a new supply for me?

Ktim

Paper towel and vegetable oil, works great.

nolaegghead

^^ did that yesterday.  I ran out of propane for my torch.  Worked great.

Eggcelsior

There are Rutland branded ones on Amazon. Exactly the same thing. Weber makes some as well that I like. 

I use a Map torch which is quick and also cheap. There is an initial investment of around 50 bucks because you have to get the torch attachment but the canisters last a long time and are around 10 bucks each. I am on my first one still(it's been over 1 year).

You can use isopropyl alcohol or or the oil and napkin trick too.

Carolina Q

Ace sells Rutland branded stuff. Identical to BGE cubes. 144 @ $17 or 24 @ $3.79.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1441916

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1791190

GATABITES

I use Map too. I have a few weber starters as back up. 

JRWhitee

I have been using paper towel and oil for years.

llrickman

For me ive found that those little wax weber bricks work the best .  i have found them at tru value before

wpendlegg

I use the little paraffin cubes from Weber, but when those run out I'm going to try paper towel and vegetable oil.

EggSpinner

91% Isopropyl. Quick, easy and cheap!  

RammaJamma

Looftlighter.  Done.

bettysnephew

I have had excellent results placing one of the BGE/Rutland blocks on end beneath my chimney to get things started.

Caymanite

Rutland cubes from amazon. Work great and no mess. Can't be bothered to get messy with oil. Tried the alcohol on cotton balls and couldn't figure out why my fingers were burning from the alcohol until I noticed the blue flame glowing on my fingers.

snakedriver

A shovelful of coals from the outdoor wood furnace here. I heat the house and water with it in the winter and the water in the summer, so a fire is always going. But I'm weird.

Jerry

Fred19Flintstone

I use Drew Barrymore.

SmokeyPitt

I use The Prodigy. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmin5WkOuPw&feature=kp

nolaegghead

nolaegghead

TUTTLE871

My wife says it has to go,

itsmce

I have seen the Rutland ones on Amazon and was thinking of buying. May check out my local Ace and compare price. Firing up the BGE tonight so I'll give the vegetable oil on paper towel trick. Always have those things on hand.
Thanks all for the tips.

SmokeyPitt

If you have a Tractor Supply Co. near you they carry the Rutland brand as well.  

JRWhitee

I love how these threads start out semi serious and then we have battle ships starting the egg.  )

Skiddymarker

My option is the old electric coil, i have power within a foot of my egg, so not even an extension cord. $13 over five years ago, still doing its job (It fired briquettes before the egg came home).

Oil and paper towel is a very good option, and can be virtually free. Save some slightly soiled napkins and the old oil that has seen its day after schnitzel or deep frying. This stuff normally hits the trash can.  

JRWhitee

I tried the electric coil when I first got my egg and after the 3rd one in a year I ditched that option. It may be because I left them in too long, the coil would break after a couple months.

Skiddymarker

JRWhitee said:

I tried the electric coil when I first got my egg and after the 3rd one in a year I ditched that option. It may be because I left them in too long, the coil would break after a couple months.

Set the Maverick timer, 8 minutes max. The trouble with many folks is as you note. leaving them in too long. Once the lump is going it soon becomes hotter than the coil and burns it out. On second burn lump, 6 minutes will do it. 

Eggbertsdad

My wife makes mine for me. She takes little cotton disks (makeup removers) and dips about 2/3 of it in melted candle wax. She can make about 120 for $2.00.

SGH

@itsmce‌
Tractor Supply carries them as well. Price varies through out the year from 9.99 thru 12.99 for the 144 pack. I try to catch them on sale and buy every box they have on the shelf.

jllbms

Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starter Squares, 144-Square http://amzn.com/B00138MO16

Mattman3969

I use the Rutlands too. One cube cut into 1/4s Use 4 - 1/4s to start a fire. Roughly $.12 per cook. I can handle that any day

itsmce

@Mattman3969‌ how do you cut them? If the Rutlands are similar to the BGE ones I can't imagine cutting them with anything less than a hacksaw.
@Eggbertsdad‌ I like that idea.

Mattman3969

These things right here