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Looftlighter - Worth it?
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This is the fourth summer I’ve used my looflighter. I have melted the shield on the end, but it still works fine. Like some others, I like the way the fan drives the fire deep into the coals quickly. Will buy another one if this craps out, as long as I have a place to plug it in
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I like the Looftlighter. I’ve had it since Christmas - much quicker than the squares. Like others said - my egg is close enough to an outlet so no big deal for me.
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pgprescott said:Lots of ways to skin this cat. That said, we have sold plenty and have yet to receive one negative comment. Egg sells a couple versions as well. One is butane if the cord is an issue.
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I switched from the looftlighter to the JJ George torch. I find they take the same time to light the egg, but with the torch I don't have to worry about the cord.Large BGE
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builderdawg said:
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I have one. To be honest, a 1500 watt heat gun works just as well.
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I just used my harbor Freight torch for the first time this past weekend and it worked great. Lit the lump nice and evenly, long hose was helpful. I had to carry the propane tank over and back but I plan to use it a lot. Was a little over $20 with coupon.
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I had one and loved it...last about two years. Switched to a gas torch, and frankly miss the Looflighter and may get another one.LBGE & SBGE. Central Texas.
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I have had mine for at least 6 years. Still works perfectly.When was the last time you did something for the first time? - Zick Boulder, CO
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I've had this thing for something like ten years, great investment.
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I had a looflighter for several years and the end squashed in from touching the coals but it still worked great and I didn’t care. It stopped working a few months ago and we replaced it with the BGE branded looflighter and I like it better because it has the option of fan with or without heat. I did a low and slow yesterday (I use the firelighter squares for low and slow) and the fire started to go out after I set the meat- I used the no-heat fan option of the looflighter underneath to get it going again.Charleston, SC
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I have been using one for 5+ years and it’s OK, but obvi you are stuck holding button down for 3 mins or so why it’s starting . . The cheapo electric wand starter was nice bc I could stick deep in coals and get a small task down like water plants etc etcColumbus, OH
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Here's what works for me.XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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I've always used BGE version while at home as my egg is next to an outlet never had any problems going on 3 years now. I use safe lite when not at home both work great. The sparking can get annoying but Im so immune to it now that I didn't even realized it sparked until I read someones post pointing out the sparksLong Island NY
1 XL BGE 12/17, 1 LG BGE 3/18, 1 MM BGE 3/18
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