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  • SaltySam
    SaltySam Posts: 887
    DoubleEgger said:
    SaltySam said:
    MAPP torch and safety goggles.   And avoid polyester clothing.  That sh*t melts quick! 

    Safety goggles or sunglasses are a must.  The lump pops when you’re putting that much heat on it.  I took a red hot ember to the eyelid once and thought I’d lost an eye.  

    So yeah, it’s more dangerous.  But it’s worth it.  Trying to light anything in the wind is impossible, but the torch makes it fast and efficient.  Just be safe!
    Close the dome. I hold the torch in one hand and close the dome with the other. 
    Dude.  I can’t believe Ive never thought of that.  Totally going to try that now. 

    LBGE since June 2012

    Omaha, NE

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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    SaltySam said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    SaltySam said:
    MAPP torch and safety goggles.   And avoid polyester clothing.  That sh*t melts quick! 

    Safety goggles or sunglasses are a must.  The lump pops when you’re putting that much heat on it.  I took a red hot ember to the eyelid once and thought I’d lost an eye.  

    So yeah, it’s more dangerous.  But it’s worth it.  Trying to light anything in the wind is impossible, but the torch makes it fast and efficient.  Just be safe!
    Close the dome. I hold the torch in one hand and close the dome with the other. 
    Dude.  I can’t believe Ive never thought of that.  Totally going to try that now. 
    The only thing I worry about is those intake holes on sides of my Bernzomatic. Couldn’t those suck in a spark and take my arm off?
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    littlerascal56 said:
    30 seconds in the center of the lump, and it takes off on its own!
    Your picture brought back fine memories. It is quite obvious that "cart" has been a custom job welded by you I guess? Then seeing - whatever it is to the right of your picture with the same paint convinced me.

    In my case my late Father who was a honest to God blacksmith made many of the metal things I are up using and in fact still do. His paint choice was a dark red color and I swear he must have had a 5 gal bucket of it! 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • GlennM
    GlennM Posts: 1,449
    jtcBoynton said:
    I like a small bottle propane weed torch.  Fast light. Keeps your hands away from popping sparking charcoal.  Lots of fun playing with fire!!


    This ^^^^^ is what I do
    In the bush just East of Cambridge,Ontario 
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  • Hub
    Hub Posts: 927
    For those that use starter cubes or soaked paper towels, do you leave the Egg open after lighting, or do you immediately close?
    Beautiful and lovely Villa Rica, Georgia
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,176
    Powak said:
    SaltySam said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    SaltySam said:
    MAPP torch and safety goggles.   And avoid polyester clothing.  That sh*t melts quick! 

    Safety goggles or sunglasses are a must.  The lump pops when you’re putting that much heat on it.  I took a red hot ember to the eyelid once and thought I’d lost an eye.  

    So yeah, it’s more dangerous.  But it’s worth it.  Trying to light anything in the wind is impossible, but the torch makes it fast and efficient.  Just be safe!
    Close the dome. I hold the torch in one hand and close the dome with the other. 
    Dude.  I can’t believe Ive never thought of that.  Totally going to try that now. 
    The only thing I worry about is those intake holes on sides of my Bernzomatic. Couldn’t those suck in a spark and take my arm off?
    I don’t have that model but I just lay it across the gasket and close the dome. (The silver part).  That intake would never be inside the egg 
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  • DWFII
    DWFII Posts: 317
    Hub said:
    For those that use starter cubes or soaked paper towels, do you leave the Egg open after lighting, or do you immediately close?
    Open until the coals are lit and paper towel residue burnt up.
    Bespoke boot and shoemaker--45+ years
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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    edited September 2018
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UjPxDOEdsX8

    Liquid oxygen, but only if you’re just grilling. It may get your egg too hot for smoking.

    Note - It may also void your warranty
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    When you light with a torch like the JJ George, do you give it a minute of flame, pull out the torch and close the lid or leave the lid open for 15 minutes while the coals get burnin?
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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    @SaltySam @Theophan I always put the nozzle into the pile  of lump. No sparks. I light mine in flip flops and good shirts for years. 
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Weber parrafin cubes. They are legit 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • SaltySam
    SaltySam Posts: 887
    Thanks @td66snrf!!

    LBGE since June 2012

    Omaha, NE

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    I started off use the BGE cubes. I then switched over to an oil soaked paper towel. Then to a heat gun. After that I tried a MAP torch. I am sticking with the torch. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    td66snrf said:
    @SaltySam @Theophan I always put the nozzle into the pile  of lump. No sparks. I light mine in flip flops and good shirts for years. 
    And that doesn’t blow up?
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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    Powak said:ml
    td66snrf said:
    @SaltySam @Theophan I always put the nozzle into the pile  of lump. No sparks. I light mine in flip flops and good shirts for years. 
    And that doesn’t blow up?
    @Powak Nope.  I've been doing it this way for probably 30 years. If you get it right up against a piece of lump it'll snuff out the flame but move it to an air pocket and pull the trigger. Lights right back up.
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    td66snrf said:
    Powak said:ml
    td66snrf said:
    @SaltySam @Theophan I always put the nozzle into the pile  of lump. No sparks. I light mine in flip flops and good shirts for years. 
    And that doesn’t blow up?
    @Powak Nope.  I've been doing it this way for probably 30 years. If you get it right up against a piece of lump it'll snuff out the flame but move it to an air pocket and pull the trigger. Lights right back up.
    About how long do you leave that in there?
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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    edited September 2018
    @Powak I never really timed it but it's probably about a  minute no more than two. With the bottom and top vent wide open I leave the torch in the pile until I  see something glowing red and then  I pull it out. I  then put in the platesetter, grill, remote and then close lid. Then wait for clear smoke. 
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • ElkhornHusker
    ElkhornHusker Posts: 493
    Rutland squares or oil soaked paper towel.  I have the electric hoop but haven't used that in about 2 years.  I should ship it to you
    Elkhorn, NE
    1 large egg
    28" Blackstone
    Akorn Jr. 
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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    @ElkhornHusker If you're offering to send it to me thank you but I'm a dedicated Mapp man.
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • fruitguy
    fruitguy Posts: 303

    dannys said:
    I've been using a product called "Stokes". It is an all natural product developed by a local teenager. It comes in packs of 12 egg-carton style starters. Rip one off and put it beneath the coals then light it. 
    Hope the kid makes a million

    https://www.stokesfirestarters.com/

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  • EagleIII
    EagleIII Posts: 418
    Before I load new lump into the Egg, I take the smallish lump bits that are leftover from the last cook, dump them into a Weber Chimney, crumple two sheets of newspaper underneath the chimney and light.  Takes maybe 10 minutes to get the chimney rolling, then dump on top of the newly loaded fresh lump and off you go... 
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,892

    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • OshawaDave
    OshawaDave Posts: 198
    Rutland or BGE cubes have worked fine for me.

    Weber Genesis CP310; Weber Q1200 (camping); LBGE.

    "If you haven't heard a rumour by 8:30 am - start one"

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    Powak said:
    SaltySam said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    SaltySam said:
    MAPP torch and safety goggles.   And avoid polyester clothing.  That sh*t melts quick! 

    Safety goggles or sunglasses are a must.  The lump pops when you’re putting that much heat on it.  I took a red hot ember to the eyelid once and thought I’d lost an eye.  

    So yeah, it’s more dangerous.  But it’s worth it.  Trying to light anything in the wind is impossible, but the torch makes it fast and efficient.  Just be safe!
    Close the dome. I hold the torch in one hand and close the dome with the other. 
    Dude.  I can’t believe Ive never thought of that.  Totally going to try that now. 
    The only thing I worry about is those intake holes on sides of my Bernzomatic. Couldn’t those suck in a spark and take my arm off?
    i have had two of these torches catch on fire, off into the lake they went. theres plastic and rubber seals in the head.

    try this, you can make a batch that lasts a year with a roll and some oil, give it a week in the can for an even soak and it lights right up


    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    I did it! Ordered a JJ George torch this weekend on amazon prime. Should be getting it by Wednesday at least. For those of you that own one of these do you find you can leave the tank attached and it won’t leak?
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Powak said:
    I did it! Ordered a JJ George torch this weekend on amazon prime. Should be getting it by Wednesday at least. For those of you that own one of these do you find you can leave the tank attached and it won’t leak?
    Yes, you leave the tank attached. As long as you have the valve closed it won't leak

    ~ 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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  • Willis71
    Willis71 Posts: 2
    I've recent purchased a Grilltorch from http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/grill-torch-charcoal-starter/
    Customer service is superb and the mini propane tank last a long time. You will not be disappointed. 
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    Willis71 said:
    I've recent purchased a Grilltorch from http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/grill-torch-charcoal-starter/
    Customer service is superb and the mini propane tank last a long time. You will not be disappointed. 
    Eggcellent! I’m looking forward to not needing an extension cord run out to my egg anymore.
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    Used the JJ for the first time today. About and minute and a half of torch, put in the plate setter and closed the dome and I was at target temp of 275° in roughly 5-6 minutes. Super impressed. Never going back to the electric hoop.
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    I need a new lighting method as my electric starter died about 2 weeks ago and the cubes I have are smokey as hell.  I think I am liking the JJ George Grill Torch - the specs say you have 21" reach with it. It looks like they are coming out with a weed torch and the reach on that will be 35".

    Those of you that have the grill torch, ever wish you had more reach with it?  It looks like it works well with a table, but my large is in a nest. Since I will be standing right there and holding it, I am thinking of waiting/getting the weed torch and get the extra 14" for  only $5 more.

    I do not care about the $5, but I do not want to wish I got the weed torch if the Grill torch is a bit short. I welcome the opinion of those who have it.
    --------------------------------------------------
    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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