Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter, Standard, Silver

I tend to cycle through chimney starters every few years, but this is the best one i've ever had. It's really heavy duty, a little big for my needs, but it works great. I love how the handle is far back from the heat.

I bought the Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter four months ago, and it has made starting my charcoal grill so much easier. Before, I struggled with getting the charcoal to light evenly, but now it’s simple. I just fill the chimney with charcoal, place some newspaper underneath, and light it up. In about 15 minutes, the coals are ready to use.The chimney starter is sturdy and well-built. The handle stays cool, which makes it safe to use, and there’s an additional handle that helps when pouring the hot coals into the grill. It’s a lot quicker and more efficient than using lighter fluid, and I don’t have to deal with the chemical smell.Using the chimney starter has made my grilling experience more enjoyable. The coals burn evenly, and I can start cooking faster without any hassle. It’s a great addition to my grilling tools, and I’m glad I decided to get it.

Three sheets of newspaper, one match and this chimney gets a chimney full of lump into a bed of coals ready to cook in 20-30 minutes. The “lump” you buy will determine the cook time, along with coal to grill distance, of course. 5 Star Product.I will NEVER return to charcoal briquettes and lighter fluid. This full Weber chimney will easily do 4 large hamburgers or three large steaks over direct heat.Optionally: It can still do some great offset ribs at the same "burn" if you think it through, and have the floor space. I like to go slow with the ribs and start just AFTER the burgers or steaks come off and the lump coals are not so hot. Perhaps 20 minutes? 1 after dinner dessert rib and next day ribs are excellent. 😋 It would be a waste to not take advantage of the leftover heat!Tip: The lump charcoal bag on it’s way to you can't be tossed around, because the contents are fragile like eggs. Bag tossing makes the pieces turn into gravel! Ideally, few pieces should as small as your old whole briquettes. So shipping is not recommended. Some brick and mortar stores treat the bags right, and others toss them around like bags of rice. Ideally you find a store that still has the bags on the pallet as they come from the manufacturer, insuring the bags have not been abused.Tip2: There are web pages that rate lump for flavor. Many are biased for certain brands. It is suggested that you go to the biggest BBQ equipment stores and ask what is good in your area. B&B Oak has been my favorite, but went through a "sparking" and mondo size logs phase, that I hope has past. Academy Sports has been known to have them on original pallets. RockWood is another good lump, usually if carefully stocked, or may be ordered from Ace Hardware stores. Ask around, and you might find lump the right size and flavor for you. Then you may find steak and burger heaven! (That never contacted lighter fluid.)TPinSwUSA rating scale:★ Well below expectations. And/or Listing is false.★★ Below expectations and/or Significant listing errors or Significant problems.★★★ Neutral - some good, some bad. Or highly priced for no known reason.★★★★ Meets expectations. Price seemed competitive when review was written.★★★★★ Exceeds expectations and/or the competition with Value. Unique.

Weber is one of the best names in the grilling game and they certainly don't disappoint with this char coal starter. This is my second one in 15 years. I got hundreds and hundreds of uses out of this product the first time around. It wasn't as pretty as a new one after all of those years but it worked perfectly, until that is, I backed over it with my truck when out camping. SO, it's time to replace it. Happy grilling!!

Nice size and easy to use!

Works great

This was my first charcoal chimney starter, and I absolutely love it, super impressed all around. I opted for the larger version to give myself more versatility, and it's been perfect. The overall design is clever and efficient, with a durable coil base that allows for excellent airflow while keeping the coals securely contained. It draws air from the bottom and funnels it through the chamber for an even, consistent burn, aided by well-placed side vents. The handle setup is great, there's a main handle and a secondary grip for safe, controlled pouring, and while it can warm up a bit depending on how much charcoal you're using and how long it's been burning, it generally stays comfortable enough to handle. The base is wide and stable, and tall enough that it works well with different fuel starters like newspaper, fuel cubes, or tumbleweed bundles, and it's sturdy enough to set directly on a grill. It's held up really well so far with no warping or wear. All in all, this gets the coals hot fast, works every time, and makes lighting charcoal way easier. Great design for the money, and no assembly required! Absolute game changer, highly recommended!

I have bought the same one before. Works great I modified my last one so needed to replace it.