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I know peeps use rubbing alcohol paper towels.
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Don't soak it. Drizzle it in a few small places. Bunch it up. Light it. Set in center in a small hole. Pyramid some charcoal over it. Leave lid open for 5 mins.Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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Yep. Oil and paper towel works. I had to do it once when I ran out of lighters. I always liked the lighters until someone bought me the electric starter as a present. Now I use it every time. No sense in buying the lighters."I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it."RTR
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EGGerAllanPoe said:I always liked the lighters until someone bought me the electric starter as a present. Now I use it every time. No sense in buying the lighters.Packerland, Wisconsin
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Forget it, man. Step up to the weed burner blow torch method. Fun and effective. I burned weeds in my driveway today so its multi-tasking capabilities is impressive.Flint, Michigan
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thanks everyone!!!!! looking into the electric starter. mother inlaw works at the dealer and said they been having problems with the bge brand!l 3:-O
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Electric starters are for Mary's like Little Steven.daffy1909 said:thanks everyone!!!!! looking into the electric starter. mother inlaw works at the dealer and said they been having problems with the bge brand!l 3:-O
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daffy1909 said:mother inlaw works at the dealer and said they been having problems with the bge brand!l 3:-OPackerland, Wisconsin
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I have used oil and napkin for a year. Cheap and hot fastColumbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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All I use is the Benzo torch method.....hold the torch down in the lump at approx 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock for 45 seconds to a minute in each spot. Usually ready to cook in 10-15 minutes.
LBGE
Cedar table w/granite top
Ceramic Grillworks two-tier swing rack
Perpetual cooler of ice-cold beer
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I've been using oil and napkins for years... I don't feel cheap.Chubbs said:I have used oil and napkin for a year. Cheap and hot fast
Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN -
Oil and napkin are not being cheap, they're frugal. I've used this method as Chubbs says for a year. Best way for me.
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I use paper towel with bacon fat. I find it works better then oil
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The thing I like about electrics is you can get away from the egg and the nasty smoke for 8 minutes while it ignites. Maverick timer is ideal to remind me the starter is in the egg. During a power failure, oiled paper towel is ideal.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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All electric starters are definitely not the same. The cheap ones are just that, cheap. Also the BGE model has an offset handle which protects against being burnt up if not closely attended. You will buy 3-4 cheap starters to one BGE model.
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Canola oil and paper towel is the only way to go. Why bother with anything else when you already have this at home? I bought an over priced Looft lighter and have never used it.
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I use a looflighter. I love it.
XLBGE, LBGE
Fernandina Beach, FL
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I like the BGE electric starter and use it when I can. But with a wooden deck, small children running around, and pets, I don't have a good place to cool it off it after lighting.Rochester, MN --- Large BGE
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I just purchased a bernzomatic ts4000 torch and can't wait to try it out? Here in Canada mapp gas isn't available anymore (not in Newfoundland anyway) and map/pro has replaced it not sure how this compares to propane tho or if its worth the extra cash over propane.
Hows ya gettin' on, me ol ****?Kippens.Newfoundland and Labrador. (Canada). -
I have the same problem. I still use it though. I usually sit it on top of the railing until it cools off. Usually takes about 5-10 mins.SamMiller0 said:I like the BGE electric starter and use it when I can. But with a wooden deck, small children running around, and pets, I don't have a good place to cool it off it after lighting.
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Just use your propane torch and light it in two spots. Thats what I use when I travel with my small egg. I have a looftlighter that I use at my house.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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IrishDevl said:
thanks everyone!!!!! looking into the electric starter. mother inlaw works at the dealer and said they been having problems with the bge brand!l 3:-O
Electric starters are for Mary's like Little Steven.
Steve
Caledon, ON
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If you liked the starter cubes get the Rutland brand starter cubes on amazon. You get 144 for $13 and they are the same as BGE.
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pgprescott said:All electric starters are definitely not the same. The cheap ones are just that, cheap. Also the BGE model has an offset handle which protects against being burnt up if not closely attended. You will buy 3-4 cheap starters to one BGE model.I have seen some folks bury the coil to the grate level and then wonder why the handle melts as the flames are jumping to the felt line. Key, light at the front on the top.Friend has the Grill Dome offset, it is more $$$ than the BGE starter but works very well. If my old OMC ever quits will get one.@henapple - not missed, it wasn't wasted - trust me.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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My $8 electric works great but the weed burner is much quicker and so much fun.Lynnwood WA
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Weed burner for the large and paper towels and oil for the mini. I tear off a few paper towels and twist them up, stuff them in a zip lock bag and pour some oil in. Take one out as needed, replenish when you start getting low. I've been using up the last of my canola oil since I no longer cook with it (switched to olive oil, coconut oil, butter or bacon grease).
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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I use an old charcoal chimney on a paver to hold the bge electric starter after I unplug it. It stands up inside the chimney and cools off pretty quickly, and protects the element from direct contact with other objects while cooling.
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I use a duraflame log cut into small pieces and use to light my charcoal. Works great. I have also uses paper towels and cooking oil.
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