Whats the best fire starter

I like mapp gas the best

I have the chimney, map gas and the electric starter. I like the electric starter the best. I have electricity wired right into the egg table so it is real easy. The other methods are a good backup. The electric starters only last me about a year, but I cook 5 to 6 time a week.

Oily paper towel for low & slow, weed burner for everything else

The wife gave me an electric starter with my egg. I used it for about a year till it cracked and it worked great. The 5 years since then I've used a torch. I love the speed and the ability to light in multiple places to ensure a good even burn when cooking several burgers or steaks or wings.

yeah the looftlighter is cool. i am still a paper towel and oil guy.

If you want very fast hot fire you just can't beat a weed burner. :woohoo:

I use a map for the mini.
Jupiter Jim

I love the propane torch. I purchased mine online through Harbor Freight and it looks just like yours. Got it hooked up to the 20lb propane tank I used to use for my gasser that is adjacent to my Egg. I can light all the charcoal and get it red hot in less than two minutes, or quickly light a small fire for a long cook. Works great either way.

Some people seemed scared or intimidated by it. I don't get it. It is easy to adjust the size of the flame from mini to turbo, whatever you are comfortable with. Always wear eye protection to protect from any stray sparks.

I cant remember when I filled that 20lb tank but I know it has been well over a year and it is still going strong.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91033

GoKooL wrote:

I've used electric starters exclusively and find they provide a quick start. I keep several on hand as I usually leave them outside (partially covered) and they sometimes crack.

Putting in an order for the Looftligher today...

Interresting on the number of comments regarding the longevity of the electrics.

After watchng the Looft, I'm wonderng about my hot air gun. It will ignite the entire house if one is not careful.

Electric. Hands down.

I'm very happy with vegetable oil on a paper towel...

I tear one paper towel into quarters... set them over a small bowl (ramekin maybe) and push them down to form a paper bowel... then pour about 1/8 cup oil (maybe more) in and wet the towels... then push the towel pieces down into the charcoal at 12:00, 4:00, 8:00 and in the center and light.

After the paper has burned up (5 minutes) I close the lid and soon have a good fire across the whole coal bed.

I learned this from GG.

Greg

I like the sawdust and wax starters.