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Anyone use these fire starters?

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PatsFan70
PatsFan70 Posts: 29
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I saw these at BJ's and figured I'd try them. They light easily, burn HOT and get the lump going quickly. They also seem to burn up completely and not leave any evidence behind like some other ones I've tried. I know not everyone here is a fan of using any starters, but these seem to work well for me. Just thought I'd share. 

KJ Classic and BGE MiniMax
Southeastern, MA
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  • Hub
    Hub Posts: 927
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    Thanks for the heads up! I haven't had much luck with fire starters but may give these a try based on your recommendation.  I've done fire starters, weed burners, paper towels soaked in oil, and just about everything you can imagine.  Thus far, I haven't found anything that beats the plain ol' electric starter.  But I am gonna give these a try.
    Beautiful and lovely Villa Rica, Georgia
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,247
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    I've made my own by filling cardboard egg cartons with pistachio shells and dryer lint,  then fill with wax melted from old candles. Works like a dream. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • Golfguy77
    Golfguy77 Posts: 93
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    Try a twisted up paper towel that's soaked in vegetable oil.  Works like a charm and costs next to nothing.
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  • AintEZbeingme
    AintEZbeingme Posts: 177
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    use them and love them.(sometimes hard to find). light easy and decently priced
    STAY THIRSTY MY FRIENDS!
    GIVE ME OYSTERS AND BEER FOR DINNER EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR
     & I'LL FEEL FINE!

    SW Georgia :  LARGE & MINI BGE


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  • Seapointbakers
    Seapointbakers Posts: 64
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    I picked up a box at BJ's as well. I think they work great. I use them for my low and slows.
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,487
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    Cost, and where did you buy them?  
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,186
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    CTMike said:
    I've made my own by filling cardboard egg cartons with pistachio shells and dryer lint,  then fill with wax melted from old candles. Works like a dream. 
    Man you've got a lot of free time! 
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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
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    I get rutland fire starters off amazon. You get 144 of them for $20

    Kansas City, Missouri
    Large Egg
    Mini Egg

    "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf


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  • RedSkip
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    CTMike said:
    I've made my own by filling cardboard egg cartons with pistachio shells and dryer lint,  then fill with wax melted from old candles. Works like a dream.




    The only lint I collect is belly button.
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • flyerdoc
    flyerdoc Posts: 141
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    Got them from BJ's as well, very pleasantly surprised at how well they work. Very easy to light and they get the charcoal nice and hot fairly quickly. I will buy more next time I'm at BJ's. I was hoping to score an end of the season sale so time will tell :)
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  • 55Kevy
    55Kevy Posts: 235
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    bhedges1987 said:
    I get rutland fire starters off amazon. You get 144 of them for $20
    +1 for this.

    Kevin

    Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, CA
    XL BGE, Woo2, AR


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