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MrCookingNurse
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I forgot to do this the other day and to whom ever I promised, I am sorry.
This is my egg lighting set up.
Safety welding glasses
Welding arm length gloves
Benzo MAP torch
And a video
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p552/mrcookingnurse/18910986-D157-4873-935E-C4D157B99440-6985-000000C168A7A087.mp4
This is my egg lighting set up.
Safety welding glasses
Welding arm length gloves
Benzo MAP torch
And a video
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p552/mrcookingnurse/18910986-D157-4873-935E-C4D157B99440-6985-000000C168A7A087.mp4
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Impressive. I'm jealous since mine is the hands-off approach of firestarters
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Yes. It redirected to the photo bucket site.
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Thanks my man.Eggcelsior said:Yes. It redirected to the photo bucket site.
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Nice. You should tell the cameraman to lay off the Scotch though.
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...thinking I need to upgrade from electric starter to torch.
Atlanta suburbs
Large & Mini owner
UGA Alum - Go Dawgs! -
I tried this before and was not impressed...Nothing works better in my opinion than the Weber fire starter cubes.
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I'm with cooking nurse. I can't imagine I'll ever use anything but my MAP torch. I've convinced 2 fellow eggheads to buy as well.Boom
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Why can't I see video?Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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Not able to see the video either. Hmm
LG. BGE Straight up Cheese head from Little Chute, WI -
@chubbs
@jjmills
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p552/mrcookingnurse/18910986-D157-4873-935E-C4D157B99440-6985-000000C168A7A087.mp4_______________________________________________XLBGE -
Try that. Goes straight to it._______________________________________________XLBGE
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@adamdAdamd said:I tried this before and was not impressed...
Nothing works better in my opinion than the Weber fire starter cubes.
Can you please elaborate? This is pretty much fool proof to me. Haven't used starters, but this kills my electric starter._______________________________________________XLBGE -
Still unable to see it but I know the drill. I use the same method. I'm a steamfitter by trade and do alot of soldering and sometimes order a few to many gas cylinders
LG. BGE Straight up Cheese head from Little Chute, WI -
MrCookingNurse said:
I tried this before and was not impressed...
@adamd Can you please elaborate? This is pretty much fool proof to me. Haven't used starters, but this kills my electric starter.Nothing works better in my opinion than the Weber fire starter cubes.The starter cubes I just drop 2 in, light and cover with the lump a little bit and it is ready in like 15mins. I guess this is just easier and works for me better. -
Chubbs said:Why can't I see video?
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Still no video for me either. I don't have a photobucket account so maybe that is it?Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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I have tried it before but I was using Cowboy lump when I tried it but it would spark like nuts and I think would take forever to light enough spots to make it worth while.Adamd said:MrCookingNurse said:
@adamdAdamd said:I tried this before and was not impressed...
Nothing works better in my opinion than the Weber fire starter cubes.
Can you please elaborate? This is pretty much fool proof to me. Haven't used starters, but this kills my electric starter.The starter cubes I just drop 2 in, light and cover with the lump a little bit and it is ready in like 15mins. I guess this is just easier and works for me better.
Cowboy lump is pretty awful. Starters look pretty easy, light and walk way.
The pyro inside of me loves the torch. I'm using royal oak and haven't had any problem yet with the spot I light going out, usually come back from food prep and have a blazing egg_______________________________________________XLBGE -
MCN your link goes to an adult website. ???
Are you sure you posted the right video?
Jk,
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Large and Small BGE, Blackstone 36 and a baby black Kub.
Chattanooga, TN.
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MrCookingNurse said:
Cowboy lump is pretty awful. Starters look pretty easy, light and walk way. The pyro inside of me loves the torch. I'm using royal oak and haven't had any problem yet with the spot I light going out, usually come back from food prep and have a blazing eggMrCookingNurse said:I tried this before and was not impressed...
@adamd Can you please elaborate? This is pretty much fool proof to me. Haven't used starters, but this kills my electric starter.Nothing works better in my opinion than the Weber fire starter cubes.The starter cubes I just drop 2 in, light and cover with the lump a little bit and it is ready in like 15mins. I guess this is just easier and works for me better.
Exactly the same here. Tried cowboy and hated. I use royal oak. Hit 2-4 spots for ~30 seconds each.Boom -
I like the starters - I'm done lighting and doing something else much faster than you are done jacking with your torch.
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Spaightlabs said:I like the starters - I'm done lighting and doing something else much faster than you are done jacking with your torch.
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Map torch here - And now I learned to hold it in one spot a little longer I am up and cooking in 12-15 minutes.
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LBGE, Adjustable Rig, Spider, High-Que grate, maverick ET-732, Thermapen,
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robnybbq said:Map torch here - And now I learned to hold it in one spot a little longer I am up and cooking in 12-15 minutes.
that's key IMO. Really need a solid 30 seconds or so. 3 spots at 30 seconds is much better than 9 spots at 10 seconds. Once I see a flame on the lump is about when I move on.Boom -
I use the little bricketts that came with the egg and once the coals start to have a active fire I have a compressed air hose near my Egg and use it to really get it going. Works great!
1 Large Big Green Egg
1 Weber Kettle
1 Weber Weber Smokey Mountain 18"
1 Long Horn Off Set
1 Bradley Smoker
1 Weber Silver Gasser
1 Weber Smokey Joe Small
1 Orange Thermapen -
I think both methods have their merits. A map torch is faster IMO, but it is also more "hands on". If you are using starter cubes or oiled napkins...you can light them and then walk away for a while. However, I have found you have to leave the dome open for a little while until the fire gets established, thus you have to remember to come back in 5-7 minutes. Aye, there's the rub. I usually forget and come back to a rip roaring egg because it took longer to chop those veggies or rub that meat than I thought. So...this is just me...if I'm using starter material I usually don't do anything until the fire is started other than maybe drink my first beverage. With the map torch, you can get the fire established fairly quickly, close the dome, set your vents for your target temp, then walk away.I actually still use both methods. If I have plenty of time, I throw in an oily napkin and light it...go pour myself a drink and stand on the deck and watch the fire get established. If I'm in a hurry...I'm grabbin the map.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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Welcome to the forum bud. What you eggin with?Spaightlabs said:I like the starters - I'm done lighting and doing something else much faster than you are done jacking with your torch.
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@smokeypitt
That's a great point you made there. The torch is a little more initial work, but after that 1 min, I close the dome and go inside and it sets itself pretty much.
With the fire starters, are there every any duds?_______________________________________________XLBGE -
MrCookingNurse said:@smokeypitt That's a great point you made there. The torch is a little more initial work, but after that 1 min, I close the dome and go inside and it sets itself pretty much. With the fire starters, are there every any duds?Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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MrCookingNurse said:@smokeypitt That's a great point you made there. The torch is a little more initial work, but after that 1 min, I close the dome and go inside and it sets itself pretty much. With the fire starters, are there every any duds?
Steve
Caledon, ON
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