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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:24:36 PM EDT
.....is one of my favorite devices. I virtually never use lighter fluid (for grilling, anyway) anymore.
The Charcoal Chimney was invented in Corinth, MS - my dad's hometown - by a couple of guys who liked to grill and owned some manufacturing plants. They patented the device back in the 1960's. My dad knew the guys who invented the thing - of course, he was just a kid and they were adults at the time. https://patents.google.com/patent/US3116704A/en A main object of the invention is to provide a novel and improved charcoal igniting device which is relatively simple in construction, which is easy to use, and which assures positvie ignition of charcoal so as to elevate the charcoal to the proper temperature for continued ignition thereof in a charcoal burner of the barbecue type. A further object of the invention is to provide an improved charcoal ignition device which can be employed with a conventional charcoal burner, the device being relatively inexpensive to fabricate, being durable in construction, and providing a means for igniting charcoal in a relatively short period of time without requiring the use of special starting liquids or other material, other than relatively inexpensive and inflammable material, such as newspaper, or the like. A still further object of the invention is to provide an improved starting device for use with a conventional charcoal burner of the barbecue type, the device being provided with means for supporting a quantity of charcoal in a position such that the charcoal may be easily ignited, for example, by means of burning newspaper, or similar cheap combustible material placed therein, the starting device being provided with means for depositing the burning charcoal into the charcoal burner in a simple and safe manner, and being arranged so that the starting device can be easily removed after it has performed its intended function. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:26:00 PM EDT
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They’ll take my lighter fluid from my cold dead hands.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:27:14 PM EDT
[#2]
Charcoal chimneys fucking rock!
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:27:45 PM EDT
[#3]
The Chimney is awesome. Great simple tool. It’s all I use these days.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:29:09 PM EDT
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It is the only way to start charcoal , unless you wanna pull out the weed torch
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:29:24 PM EDT
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i light my chimney with my turkey fryer.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:29:56 PM EDT
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I will use mine until I can no longer find a newspaper to light it with.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:31:05 PM EDT
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I gather hickory and oak sticks up and break them into finger length pieces and those go in first and then charcoal on top. This helps get my charcoal up to temp quick.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:36:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MATTINFAIRBORN]
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willmar: They'll take my lighter fluid from my cold dead hands. Charcoal chimneys are awesome. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:38:07 PM EDT
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We made them from 1-gallon cans. Remove the bottom, punch a few holes around the bottom, put kindling in the bottom, charcoal on top. It could be re-used numerous times.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:41:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ceetee]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m200maker: I will use mine until I can no longer find a newspaper to light it with. Use the sideburner on your gas grill.  Attached File |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:43:46 PM EDT
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I haven’t used lighter fluid in 15 years.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:48:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ceetee: Use the sideburner on your gas grill. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/103046/1000002137_jpg-3192349.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ceetee: Originally Posted By m200maker: I will use mine until I can no longer find a newspaper to light it with. Use the sideburner on your gas grill. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/103046/1000002137_jpg-3192349.JPG This is the way |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:50:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 917-30]
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Weber makes the best charcoal chimney that I've used. It's larger, has thicker steel, has a heat guard, and has a wire handle to help tip the coals out.
Eta This thread made me think of something. I have a Solo Titan stove. I wonder if getting it going and then placing the charcoal chimney on it would get the coals going faster? |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:54:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By creeper45: It is the only way to start charcoal , unless you wanna pull out the weed torch That $25 Harbor Freight propane burner is the best thing ever. It ain't lit? WOOSH it more. 
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:56:37 PM EDT
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I have one, but never use it because I rarely want to ignite all of my charcoal (lump charcoal in a kamado). If I do, I usually use a torch and follow with a cordless leaf blower to get it extremely hot.
If I used a kettle grill frequently, I would probably use it more. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 3:58:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nottooslow]
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My dumbass uncle puts the paper under it, then fills it with charcoal, then covers it in lighter fluid.... And he can't be told different, that you don't need the fluid.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:01:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DevilDog0402: I have one, but never use it because I rarely want to ignite all of my charcoal (lump charcoal in a kamado). If I do, I usually use a torch and follow with a cordless leaf blower to get it extremely hot. If I used a kettle grill frequently, I would probably use it more. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:02:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nottooslow: My dumbass uncle puts the paper under it, then fills it with charcoal, then covers it in lighter fluid.... And he can't be told different, that you don't need the fluid. 
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:02:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By creeper45: Fill it up 1/4 - light it- dump on unlit coals |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:04:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m200maker: I will use mine until I can no longer find a newspaper to light it with. I don't get the newspaper and won't go buy one just to use my chimney. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:04:22 PM EDT
[#21]
I just used mine 30 minutes ago.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:05:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VACaver: I don't get the newspaper and won't go buy one just to use my chimney. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VACaver: Originally Posted By m200maker: I will use mine until I can no longer find a newspaper to light it with. I don't get the newspaper and won't go buy one just to use my chimney. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:05:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m200maker: I will use mine until I can no longer find a newspaper to light it with. As long as the grocery stores still have ads and real estate papers by the door I'm good. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:12:41 PM EDT
[#24]
Didn't know it was invented in Corinth. Thats really close to me.
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USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:26:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Punkface]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VACaver: I don't get the newspaper and won't go buy one just to use my chimney. Junk mail, charcoal bag strips, grocery store sale ads, cotton ball soaked in alcohol or petroleum jelly, paper towel with a bit of oil There's plenty of available ways to light a chimney that doesn't require the newspaper. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:35:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamnYank: Charcoal chimneys fucking rock! |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:37:53 PM EDT
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You can make one out of a large coffee can.
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USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:38:17 PM EDT
[#28]
One time I added lighter fluid because the charcoal was slow to get going, put the meat on soon after, and it ended up tasting like petroleum.
That was the last time I ever used lighter fluid. I used to use a MAPP torch, until they quit making MAPP gas. Now I use...  |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:42:36 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LowBeta: i light my chimney with my turkey fryer. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:43:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamnYank: Charcoal chimneys fucking rock! This. No nasty chemical taste. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:43:37 PM EDT
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I use a paper towel with some cooking oil on it at the bottom to light the charcoal. Usually readily available at cookouts/picnics/tailgates.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:49:26 PM EDT
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OP is correct
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:53:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By creeper45: I use the junk mail flyers and local messenger papers that we get |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 4:59:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m200maker: I will use mine until I can no longer find a newspaper to light it with. Paper towel with a little vegetable oil on it works great. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 5:00:52 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamnYank: Charcoal chimneys fucking rock! |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 5:02:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ItWasntMe]
[#36]
I light mine on the side burner of the gas grill.
I made one in Korea from a coffee can and coat hangers. My dad would lighter fluid from 1 to 3 briquettes and put them under the others. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 5:33:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2024 5:33:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mike_314: I use the brown paper they stuff in delivery boxes, mack donalds bags and napkins, and the empty bags from the charcoal. 
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Posted: 4/19/2024 5:48:21 PM EDT
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I have a small cast iron pot. Fill it with kerosene. Soak charcoal briquettes in the kerosene. One or two will start my lump charcoal.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 5:49:45 PM EDT
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About ready to use mine. Beer can chicken on the BGE.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 5:56:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willmar: They’ll take my lighter fluid from my cold dead hands. ParisHiltonewe.gif Shit makes food taste like shit. Long live the chimney! |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 5:57:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ceetee: Use the sideburner on your gas grill. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/103046/1000002137_jpg-3192349.JPG 
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AK, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 6:01:49 PM EDT
[#43]
My propane torch makes for fool proof grilling
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Posted: 4/19/2024 6:02:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hobs98: Didn't know it was invented in Corinth. Thats really close to me. @Hobs98 Between Mississippi style hot tamales, slug burgers, and this, Corinth is practically the epicenter of good eats. And don’t forget the chicken at Ben’s Texaco…..
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 6:10:49 PM EDT
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Polyaromatic hydrocarbons from the zippo fuel, nitrosamines from the bacon, steroids and some more antibiotic resistance from the moo-meat and carcinogenic organics from the Malliard reactions and the burning charcoal oxidation. Welcome to the party Pal!
Oh-I'd like some grilled onions on mine please! Antioxidants FTW!! |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 6:12:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arowneragain: @Hobs98 Between Mississippi style hot tamales, slug burgers, and this, Corinth is practically the epicenter of good eats. And don’t forget the chicken at Ben’s Texaco….. That is surprisingly good chicken. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 6:14:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willmar: They'll take my lighter fluid from my cold dead hands. F'ing disgusting. I have a buddy who always lights his coals that way. His grilled goods taste like burnt hydrocarbons. 
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Posted: 4/19/2024 6:17:00 PM EDT
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Lighter fluid is for lighting the brush pile.
It has no place anywhere near your cooking. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 6:18:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m200maker: I will use mine until I can no longer find a newspaper to light it with. A paper towel with a splash of veggie oil on it works better than newspaper. Heck its what I use to light the wood stove as well. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 6:21:47 PM EDT
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I use mine all the time for lighting charcoal, but it's also hell on wheels for searing a steak. Light it and let it get good and ripping hot, and I use the grate from my Smokey Joe right on top of the chimney for searing.
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