BBQ Lighter

squezz · September 2014

Any ideas of a good bbq lighter out there? I use the little fire starters by BGE, but looking for a good lighter to light those. It's been pretty windy here recently and my regular lighter just isn't cutting it. Anyone have any experience/recommendations with torch or butane lighters?

jaydub58 · September 2014

I use a MAPP torch and am very happy with it.

Richard Fl · September 2014

I have been using a MAPP torch for years and eggjoy it.

squezz · September 2014

Amazon link to the one you use?

Biggreenpharmacist · September 2014

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00008ZA09/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1410453453&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

squezz · September 2014

Will this work with a regular coleman propane tank you can pick up at a local store? Or does the tank need to be more specific?

RRP · September 2014

squezz said:

I use the little fire starters by BGE, but looking for a good lighter to light those.

I see you are like me - you prefer something other than those cheap disposable lighters to light your cubes, packets, oil soaked towels etc. After years of the cheapies I bought this refillable BernzOmatic butane and it is easy to use and quick to light with it's intense blue flame whether it be very windy or even raining. I think the cost including a large refill bottle was under $15 and I believe it will last me for years to come! BTW note the opposite end - that is a bottle cap opener - though I have never understood the reason to combine the two! LOL

squezz · September 2014

Do you know where you purchased that at?

RRP · September 2014

squezz said:

Do you know where you purchased that at?

Yes - Menard's, but I bet other big box stores also may carry them.

squezz · September 2014

Perfect. I'll check that out later today. Thanks!

Mickey · September 2014

Faster:::::: but I do use the Map for the Mini.

fishlessman · September 2014

lowes also have butane soldering irons, never thought to use it to light the egg but it would. also i can do wiring out in the boat and its main use is to thaw out frozen padlocks on my trailer in the winter. the tip comes off for soldering small copper tubing but i think it might be undersized for anything over 3/8 tubing

Dave in Florida · September 2014

If you have an Ace Hardware these work great and are much cheaper than BGE brand.

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

clintmiller · September 2014

I use the Weber fire starter cubes. They're cheaper than the BGE squares, easier to find in stores, and they light much easier than the BGE ones.

Ragtop99 · September 2014

I set a chimney of coals on top of the side burner on my gas grill. If toss the gas grill, I'll get one of these (like Mickey's pictures):
http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-push-button-igniter-91037.html

bcsnave · September 2014

RRP said:

squezz said:

Do you know where you purchased that at?

Yes - Menard's, but I bet other big box stores also may carry them.

Ron..Did you SAVE BIG MONEY?

Farbuck · September 2014

+1 on the Rutland cubes. Never had one fail on me

hercnav · September 2014

I use this heat gun: http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-0503008-1000-200-watt-Heat/dp/B00004TUCV/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410472657&sr=8-1&keywords=Wagner+HT1000+Heat+Gun

RRP · September 2014

Farbuck said:

+1 on the Rutland cubes. Never had one fail on me

Same here! BTW this was an end-of-year bargain I got at Menard's - a mere $.50 a box - I bought all they had! That was a few years ago and used my last box this Spring - I thought they might have dried out or such, but they didn't, so if you see a bargain go for it!

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