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LoofLighter?

EdmondOK_Egg
EdmondOK_Egg Posts: 2
in Off Topic

Saw one of these the other day advertised on a website and I'm wondering if anyone has any experiece with it. I also wonder if a good Wagner heat gun would provide the same results.

Michael

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,855
    I have one.  I like it, but it's way overpriced compared to a heat gun, which I would think would work just as well.
    NOLA
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  • EdmondOK_Egg
    EdmondOK_Egg Posts: 2
    I'm all about saving a dime or two if I can get the same results
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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 563
    I like mine, but will likely go with a MAPP torch when it eventually dies

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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  • SmokeLife
    SmokeLife Posts: 64
    Love mine.
    Large BGE
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    I use my $22 Wagner heat gun almost 100% of the time it works great. Be careful leaving it unattended very long though it will have the lump in flames in a minute or 2 and melt your heat gun. 
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  • SmyrnaGA
    SmyrnaGA Posts: 438
    Lit said:
    I use my $22 Wagner heat gun almost 100% of the time it works great. Be careful leaving it unattended very long though it will have the lump in flames in a minute or 2 and melt your heat gun. 
    Any pix of the melted gun or are you just 'speculating'?

    Large BGE, Small BGE, KJ Jr, and a Cracked Vision Kub.

    in Smyrna GA.


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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    SmyrnaGA said:
    Lit said:
    I use my $22 Wagner heat gun almost 100% of the time it works great. Be careful leaving it unattended very long though it will have the lump in flames in a minute or 2 and melt your heat gun. 
    Any pix of the melted gun or are you just 'speculating'?
    I melted mine probably 3 months ago jammed into a chimney starter. I walked away for I would guess 3-5 minutes and it had stopped. Mine wasn't even melted bad but a friend melted a Barbour freight one pretty bad a couple years back. 
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,132
    Lit said:
    SmyrnaGA said:
    Lit said:
    I use my $22 Wagner heat gun almost 100% of the time it works great. Be careful leaving it unattended very long though it will have the lump in flames in a minute or 2 and melt your heat gun. 
    Any pix of the melted gun or are you just 'speculating'?
    I melted mine probably 3 months ago jammed into a chimney starter. I walked away for I would guess 3-5 minutes and it had stopped. Mine wasn't even melted bad but a friend melted a Barbour freight one pretty bad a couple years back. 
    The cheap, thin, aluminum housing around the LoofLighter also melts very easy.
    Think your heat gun is the way to go for the money.
    I think the KJ version has the option to blow heat or just air. That's kinda nice feature.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    I use a MAP torch and a cheap fireplace bellows. No need for electricity.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • msloan
    msloan Posts: 399
    I love mine!  no complaints.
    gettin lucky in kentucky!   2 XL eggs!
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  • Jackh
    Jackh Posts: 109
    Mine lasted 9 mo was not worth my money
    Lg&Sm ---Middleport NY
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    My favorite is the electric resistance starter.  However, when it's raining I've been chickening out and using my Mapp (old tanks) torch.  Decided to finally break down and buy a Bernzomatic JT895 long handled Mapp torch.  Couldn't find any ... looks like they've gone the way of the Buffalo.  So, settled on a JT850 propane model.  Damn ... should have bought one a long time ago ... good piece of equipment.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • rholt
    rholt Posts: 392
    Save money on the loft lighter. Harbor freight has a heat gun that I think works better than my previous looft lighter. It's on sale right now for about $10. 
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,054
    I have used one for about 4 years, love it.
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • lwrehm
    lwrehm Posts: 381
    I have one, hardly ever use it, my old electric charcoal starter is much better for me.
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  • timmyd18
    timmyd18 Posts: 59
    I use one, but haven't done it any other way - my dealer have me a deal on one when I bought the egg. 
    @rholt any issues with the shorter length of the heat gun?
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  • Laserlarry
    Laserlarry Posts: 37
    I got one as part of a package deal when I bought my egg. I think it works great especially if you have some lump from the previous fire mixed in with some new. I never thought of using my Wagner heat gun, guess I had a back up and didn't know it.
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  • DeltaNu1142
    DeltaNu1142 Posts: 266
    I've not tried a LoofLighter, but I can't imagine anything being easier than my MAPP gas torch. Unless it will light my Egg via voice command.
    LBGE | CyberQ | Adjustable Rig | SmokeWare Cap | Kick Ash Basket | Table Build | Tampa, FL
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  • tfhanson
    tfhanson Posts: 219
    Love mine, works as advertised.  Short of the blow torch method, looflighter is so easy.
    Johns Creek, GA - LBGE and a some stuff
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    DeltaNu1142 said:
    I've not tried a LoofLighter, but I can't imagine anything being easier than my MAPP gas torch. Unless it will light my Egg via voice command.
    I tried the voice method twice, couldnt believe how bad it worked the first time
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  • cajunrph
    cajunrph Posts: 162
    I use a hest gun or an electric starter. I melted my first electric starter I had by forgetting it in there for 5 minutes. I Damm near smoked this one the other day. Once I do, I'll get a MAP torch. 
    LBGE, Weber Grills, Silverback Pellet grill, PBC. No I don't have a grill issue. 

    LBC, Texas 

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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    DeltaNu1142 said:
    I've not tried a LoofLighter, but I can't imagine anything being easier than my MAPP gas torch. Unless it will light my Egg via voice command.
    I put my mapp in the garbage after I tried a heat gun. The mapp sparks really bad and wasn't any faster. I do have plugs close by.
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  • ckali7
    ckali7 Posts: 120
    Currently borrowing one on loan from a buddy. Honestly, I think it's kinda PITA. You have to stand there and hold the thing, it takes like 5 min to get going, and if the lump sparks it gets all over your arm/sleeves. I think my $10 electric starter from Wally world works just fine. 
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  • garyflintstone
    garyflintstone Posts: 42
    +1 for mapp torch
    Royal Oak, MI.,1 L BGE, kick ash basket
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    ckali7 said:
    Currently borrowing one on loan from a buddy. Honestly, I think it's kinda PITA. You have to stand there and hold the thing, it takes like 5 min to get going, and if the lump sparks it gets all over your arm/sleeves. I think my $10 electric starter from Wally world works just fine. 
    Read the instructions again. Operator error. 
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  • ckali7
    ckali7 Posts: 120
    As said, borrowed it from a buddy. No instructions. 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    ckali7 said:
    As said, borrowed it from a buddy. No instructions. 
    Google. Watch video. 
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  • ckali7
    ckali7 Posts: 120
    Never had to Google for the electric starter. Figure if I have to Google for this it's too much of a PITA. Not knocking it for others, it's a well made device and in sure it works for some it just doesn't fit in to my routine. 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    ckali7 said:
    Never had to Google for the electric starter. Figure if I have to Google for this it's too much of a PITA. Not knocking it for others, it's a well made device and in sure it works for some it just doesn't fit in to my routine. 
    Mine either fwiw, but I have used them and they work a lot better than I thought they would. I use lighter cubes, electric starter, or torch. Depending on my mood. 
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  • txhawkeye
    txhawkeye Posts: 279
    I have had mine 3 years and use it at least once a week works great. Probably will buy another one when this one dies.
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