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A Christmas present I'm buying for me

PatrickJ117
PatrickJ117 Posts: 32
edited December 2017 in EggHead Forum
Fire starter...not hot air blower...fire stuff...the little chunks of brown stuff are a pain...so ramping up. Need perspective from any who use some fire device to get it going.

Buon Natale
LBGE, Weber Summit 4 burner--Philadelphia, PA
Syracuse U., Yankees, E-A-G-L-E-S

Old Indian saying...When riding a dead horse, by all means dismount...
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  • epcotisbest
    epcotisbest Posts: 2,176
    Simple, easy, effective, fast:


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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    I love my Rutland fire starters. light two and I'm cooking in no time
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,912
    Snellville, GA


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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,912

    Snellville, GA


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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    I use a weed torch from Harbor Freight.  Best thing ever for me.  

    The JJ George little lighter I saw on Instagram looks neat to me.  If something happened to my weed torch, I'd look into them for space savings.  

    http://amzn.to/2BnhHoD





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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,912
    Paper towel soaked in a little leftover oil works great too. Many ways to get there.
    Snellville, GA


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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    Paper towel soaked in a little leftover oil works great too. Many ways to get there.
    In a pinch I've used this.  Though, it was likely me and my doings, I just didn't get a good start the times I used it, but got the fire going.  
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,179
    I use this one. I like the hose.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,532
    I've used oil+napkins, starter cubes, electric starters, mapp torch, and a weed torch. The weed torch hands down is the winner for me personally. I hate starting my eggs any other way. 

    I've have had my Harbor Freight torch for years and never had an issue. Easily worth the $20 in my opinion 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
    DoubleEgger said:
    I use this one. I like the hose.
    X2
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • Kent8621
    Kent8621 Posts: 843
    tarheelmatt said:
    I use a weed torch from Harbor Freight.  Best thing ever for me.  

    The JJ George little lighter I saw on Instagram looks neat to me.  If something happened to my weed torch, I'd look into them for space savings.  

    http://amzn.to/2BnhHoD





    I just picked up a couple of these and they are great.  the guy is local to me here in Alabama, great guy and some great products.

    2 Large Eggs - Raleigh, NC

    Boiler Up!!

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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Kent8621 said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    I use a weed torch from Harbor Freight.  Best thing ever for me.  

    The JJ George little lighter I saw on Instagram looks neat to me.  If something happened to my weed torch, I'd look into them for space savings.  

    http://amzn.to/2BnhHoD





    I just picked up a couple of these and they are great.  the guy is local to me here in Alabama, great guy and some great products.
    Soooo, do I need to PM you my address or what?  =)
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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  • Kent8621
    Kent8621 Posts: 843
    tarheelmatt said:
    Kent8621 said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    I use a weed torch from Harbor Freight.  Best thing ever for me.  

    The JJ George little lighter I saw on Instagram looks neat to me.  If something happened to my weed torch, I'd look into them for space savings.  

    http://amzn.to/2BnhHoD





    I just picked up a couple of these and they are great.  the guy is local to me here in Alabama, great guy and some great products.
    Soooo, do I need to PM you my address or what?  =)

    If its cheaper for you to do that I, wouldn't mind at all.

    2 Large Eggs - Raleigh, NC

    Boiler Up!!

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    tarheelmatt said:
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    Paper towel soaked in a little leftover oil works great too. Many ways to get there.
    In a pinch I've used this.  Though, it was likely me and my doings, I just didn't get a good start the times I used it, but got the fire going.  
    light the twisted napkin on the ends, bury the middle with lump. place a second oiled napkin over it. this creates a draw that will get it lit faster than the weed burner. i only do this for quicker searing temps
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    fishlessman said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    Paper towel soaked in a little leftover oil works great too. Many ways to get there.
    In a pinch I've used this.  Though, it was likely me and my doings, I just didn't get a good start the times I used it, but got the fire going.  
    light the twisted napkin on the ends, bury the middle with lump. place a second oiled napkin over it. this creates a draw that will get it lit faster than the weed burner. i only do this for quicker searing temps
    I don't know Fish, I'd take you up on that to see what's fastest.  I don't pu$$yfoot around with the trigger.  
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    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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    My Photography Site
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,179
    tarheelmatt said:
    fishlessman said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    Paper towel soaked in a little leftover oil works great too. Many ways to get there.
    In a pinch I've used this.  Though, it was likely me and my doings, I just didn't get a good start the times I used it, but got the fire going.  
    light the twisted napkin on the ends, bury the middle with lump. place a second oiled napkin over it. this creates a draw that will get it lit faster than the weed burner. i only do this for quicker searing temps
    I don't know Fish, I'd take you up on that to see what's fastest.  I don't pu$$yfoot around with the trigger.  
    I’m with Matt.


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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,179
    A 3700 degree torch vs a oiled up napkin? You must be “day drankin” Fish. 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    tarheelmatt said:
    fishlessman said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    Paper towel soaked in a little leftover oil works great too. Many ways to get there.
    In a pinch I've used this.  Though, it was likely me and my doings, I just didn't get a good start the times I used it, but got the fire going.  
    light the twisted napkin on the ends, bury the middle with lump. place a second oiled napkin over it. this creates a draw that will get it lit faster than the weed burner. i only do this for quicker searing temps
    I don't know Fish, I'd take you up on that to see what's fastest.  I don't pu$$yfoot around with the trigger.  
    i use both as well ;) and i understand you dont need to pull that trigger,  you HAVE TOO. i presoak the whole roll of napkins in a can, they seem to work better than just doing it right before lighting as well
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • ThinBlueLine21
    ThinBlueLine21 Posts: 9
    Fill a canning jar with alcohol and then with cotton swabs.  Then they are ready for when you need them and they work.
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  • SaltySam
    SaltySam Posts: 887
    I do the Mapp torch (aka yellow bottle).   I've heard that the propane bottles (blue) don't work when upside down.  Considering I have to invert the bottle to light the charcoal, that would be a show stopper. They are significantly cheaper than the Mapp.   Is the upside down thing true?  

    LBGE since June 2012

    Omaha, NE

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  • GalanteNate_OneEa
    GalanteNate_OneEa Posts: 967
    tarheelmatt said:
    I use a weed torch from Harbor Freight.  Best thing ever for me.  

    The JJ George little lighter I saw on Instagram looks neat to me.  If something happened to my weed torch, I'd look into them for space savings.  

    http://amzn.to/2BnhHoD





    Kent8621 said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    I use a weed torch from Harbor Freight.  Best thing ever for me.  

    The JJ George little lighter I saw on Instagram looks neat to me.  If something happened to my weed torch, I'd look into them for space savings.  

    http://amzn.to/2BnhHoD





    I just picked up a couple of these and they are great.  the guy is local to me here in Alabama, great guy and some great products.
    After dealing with John from jjgeorgeoutdoor I will recommend this to anyone. Great product, amazing customer service. Plus I am only paraphrasing but you hook this up to MAPP gas instead of propane and it still works in extreme cold. I have used heat gun, little cupes, electric coil, evil on paper towels, and I’m gonna say those will be great backups for this.
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  • Tony_T
    Tony_T Posts: 303
    If the Egg is near an electric outlet, Looftlighter


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  • Thomasc18
    Thomasc18 Posts: 197
    Kent8621 said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    I use a weed torch from Harbor Freight.  Best thing ever for me.  

    The JJ George little lighter I saw on Instagram looks neat to me.  If something happened to my weed torch, I'd look into them for space savings.  

    http://amzn.to/2BnhHoD





    I just picked up a couple of these and they are great.  the guy is local to me here in Alabama, great guy and some great products.
    Great product. Wife bought a table from him and he delivered personally.  No issues with table and quality is spot on. I’m sure his other products are great as well. 
    Madison, AL
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,339
    I second the Looftlighter, though not the knockoffs. I've had mine about 5 years now. My backup, in case electricity is a no go, is the paper towel and cooking oil.
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    KJ is coming out with the JoeBurner and BigJoeBurner.  Small weed torch head and a larger weed torch head.  All stainless and titanium.  I think it will be out in the spring, I saw a pic of a prototype online, I'll see if I can find it again.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Don't leave your looftlighter in the bathroom, or the wife might mistake it for a curling iron.  Owch!
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
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  • Thomasc18
    Thomasc18 Posts: 197
    I have the original looflighter. All I ever find myself using are Rutland firestarters. 
    Madison, AL
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    SaltySam said:
    I do the Mapp torch (aka yellow bottle).   I've heard that the propane bottles (blue) don't work when upside down.  Considering I have to invert the bottle to light the charcoal, that would be a show stopper. They are significantly cheaper than the Mapp.   Is the upside down thing true?  
    You don't HAVE to turn it upside down. Plus it gives you some time to close your eyes whilst the Cowboy sparks up. 


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  • tml1230
    tml1230 Posts: 237
    GEEEzZZ.... U guys scare me....maybe it's just great minds thinking alike....2 hours ago I was sitting here, worrying about my glass of wine getting too warm (currently 75 degrees air temperature)...and wondering how to best fire up my minimax....2 veal chops on the agenda for tonight.
    i transported my weed burner (exactly like the one above) back to Florida for the winter, but it just seemed like overkill to fire up that bad boy JUST to ignite the  MM. ...
    in the mountains of NC ....the weed burner is bad to the bone....  but down here on the MM .....it would be similar to  shooting a fly off the wall with an 8 inch barrel colt Python. ... Effective but not necessary....( next to wife and family my unfired colt Python perhaps is my most loved earthly possession)...it's a family heirloom ....( for you FLorida State University graduates..that means being kept in the family for several generations)
    i fired up the MM with one weber wax cube very quickly ...gee zzz I love rockwood! ....personally,i think the weber fire starters are more effective than the BGE  Fire starters. However Alcohol may have impacted my opinion.
    i know there are a lot of inquiring minds here. So I will answer the obvious other question....
    i was drinking a Chardonnay called "naked grape"  ...u can probably figure out without any research, it's from California .

    Sarasota Fl. and  Lake Toxaway N.C. (and Novembers on the island of Kauai) (and April in France.... Don't hate on me for that)
    BGE  medium and minimax
    HOW  BOUT THEM GATORS !
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,380
    I've been on this forum for awhile now, and I've never understood what was lacking with "the little chunks of brown stuff".  You can carry one and a lighter in one hand, as you're wheeling your Egg outside.  It lights, every time (there's the occasional instance where the lump doesn't light, but that's usually below freezing).  I don't need an outlet or to unwind/rewind a cord.  I don't have to connect any kind of burner to a bottle.  I don't have to be careful about a hot burner or coil, or where to set them down safely afterwards.  I can SEE when I'm about to run out.  I don't have to stand there while lighting.  I'm not blowing sparks onto my deck, shoes, dogs, or passed-out individuals nearby.  Sure, it may take a little while longer to get full burn, but I always have additional prep work to do during that time, or watch a kittie video on EweTube.  I really don't see any issue.  :i_dunno:
     
    That said, when I run out of the brown stuff this time, I'm going to the oiled paper towel henceforth.  I shake and remove my KAB, vacuum out the bowl (vacuum permanently plugged in, next to the Egg in the garage), drop in the oily towel, replace KAB, top off lump if required, roll out, and light thru the Intake.  The fire lights quicker than from the top (when you light the top of the pile, the heat from the early combustion goes up, and out the top; from the bottom, it sifts thru and heats the entire pile), and I feel it burns more evenly, too.  
     
    I don't know which is cheaper, but that data is down in the noise so I don't care.  

    "Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten"   - Jon Kung

    Ogden, UT, USA


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