Looftlighter - Electric Barbeque & Stove Lighter

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In terms of pure speed, the BBQ Dragonmay be the best charcoal chimney starter you will come across. There is no denying that charcoal grills are big on flavor, but lighting them can be a real headache. Of course, you can use lighter fluid, but that can distort the taste of your food and even endanger your health. When holding the BBQ fire starter, use the insulated handle only. And since it is far away enough from the heat, gloves are not a necessity. I’ve seen the Looftlighter X in use at one of our local KCBS BBQ Competitions, and I’ve used it to light our Solo Stove Bonfire and Yukon fire pits, our new Breeo Y series fire pit, countless kamado grills, our offset Lone Star Grillz smoker, our outdoor pizza oven (both Ooni and Alfa), fireplace logs and more. Who is the Looft Lighter X for? The Looftlighter uses electric heat and air to ignite fuel. There’s no flame, and not even gas to put nasty flavors on your food.

A lighter’s warranty policy can also say a lot about the manufacturer’s confidence in their product. It will also come in handy if the charcoal lighter turns out to be defective. Price Now, actually getting the hang of lighting charcoal does require a bit of patience and learning. You must follow the instructions provided.Lighting your grill should be a straightforward process every time. That’s why choosing the right charcoal starter for your needs is essential. The easiest way to light a charcoal grill is to fill a chimney with charcoal, put flammable material under the chimney grate, and light the material, letting the flames rise through the chimney to ignite the charcoal. This technique is effective with lump charcoal or briquettes that haven’t been pretreated with a match-light activator. Crumpled newspaper, dryer lint, kindling, and commercially made starters are all flammable options that you can light with a match or long-nose lighter. This isn’t one of those gadgets that are so cool you have to own them even if they’re not especially useful. The Looftlighter is not only cool, but it also works like a charm. The fact that this amazing tool is battery powered is a huge convenience. As long as it’s fully charged, it can be used literally anywhere. Additionally, the battery only takes 2 hours to charge

This long lighter produces 1500 degrees of hot air that will ignite your charcoal within minutes.With that level of heat, you’d think it would risk overheating. But thanks to the built-in thermal safety switch, the power automatically cuts off well before dangerous temperatures are ever reached. This charcoal chimney is also very easy to use. Once you fill it with coals and place it above the lighter cubes, all you have to do is wait. The charcoal will be ready for the grill when the top turns ash gray. When holding the handle of the Looft Lighter X, the power button is on the underside of the handle, where your index finger is likely resting. Hold that button down for a few seconds until the buttons light up. Position the Looft Lighter X heating element and activate burn mode. Resting it on the stand will protect the heat shield from damage, and protect the surface it’s resting on from the heat. You can also use it for hanging the Looftlighter off the side of your grill or from a hook.

Best Charcoal Starter: The Final Word

On the underside of the Looftlighter, you’ll find a multipurpose attachment protruding from the handle. Its most obvious use is as a stand for when the Looftlighter is not in use. My belief is that it’s worth every penny if you grill with charcoal. And it’s really worth it if you also enjoy bonfires, fire pits, and fireplaces. Although the chimney is big, it is easily collapsible for convenient storage and portability, folding down to 10.6 x 8.4 x 2 inches. Don’t worry; it is easy to reassemble once you take it apart. The nozzle angles downward from the bottle, making it easy to set the torch to a pile of charcoal or a smoke tube of pellets when adding wood-smoke flavor to grilled salmon or mushrooms. We didn’t find it as useful with a charcoal chimney, whose briquettes need to be lit from below. Why leave a chemical aftertaste in your food when there is a cleaner and easier way to light your coals? The Cadara charcoal grill chimney gets the job done in 10-15 minutes.All you need to do is place your light coals at the bottom and your charcoal at the top and wait for physics to do the rest.

If you want to get your barbecue up and running within minutes, get your hands on the Weber Rapidfire chimney starter model 7416. It will turn your charcoal into red-hot briquettes in no time. Move the end of the Looftlighter slightly further away while still aiming the stream of air at the charcoal for a further 60 seconds – this will help to circulate the hot air. Although this fire starter will light your charcoal faster than most models in the market, it is not as big. Thanks to its compact design, you can easily carry it wherever it is needed. One good general rule is never to buy anything you can’t afford. On the other end of the spectrum, don’t go for the cheapest option either. Instead, find something that gives you the best value for your money.Using liquid starters is one of the least popular ways of lighting charcoal. First, the liquid fuel soaks into the charcoal and produces a foul smell when burned. Julie Laing, who tested the fire starters in this roundup, has been lighting her grill with Weber’s standard chimney for years. It holds up to 5 pounds of briquettes, which gives plenty of heat to grill an entire meal, from appetizer to dessert, or multiple rounds of corn on the cob. It’s important to understand that the Looftlighter is a faster, fuel-free way to start a charcoal fire. You won’t be ready to cook in 60 seconds — you still have to wait for enough charcoal to ignite for you to cook over.

Pure-wax starters can melt through the grill grate, leaving a bit of residue and making them less effective. To reduce the residue, Laing recommends setting a couple of briquettes on the grill’s charcoal grate, balancing a starter cube on top, and then lighting the cube before setting a chimney full of charcoal over it. We love the large capacity bin that will light charcoal for up to 22.5-inch grills. But what won us over about the Weber chimney starter is its user-friendly design, heat retention, and excellent value for money. If you’re unsure how to light a charcoal grill without frustration, chances are you need a good BBQ lighter. Whether it be a chimney, electric starter, propane lighter, or refillable torch lighter, they each have their pros and cons. Below, we weigh all of these factors and more to help you determine the best charcoal starter for your next cookout. 1. Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter 7416The dual ignition switch on this bad boy throws versatility into the mix. With one setting, you can generate enough heat to light your coals. The second setting produces a high-velocity airflow and emits a roaring fire. This is about the cleanest way I know of to start a fire. There’s no need for toxic chemicals like lighter fluid. We’re just using good old clean superheated air to light charcoal grills, fireplace logs, fire pits, or an outdoor pizza oven. It includes a 90-degree elbow situated on the side.The opening creates a turbo effect that drives in more air into the chimney to accelerate the ignition. This innovation will turn your coals amber red in mere minutes. Your hungry guests can’t wait forever for you to light your grill. In such desperate moments, the Looftlighter Electric Lighter could save the day. If you own a charcoal grill, any sort of charcoal grill, or even just have a fireplace you want to light you want to get yourself a Looftlighter. Don't even bother with anything that does the same thing but isn't named Looftlighter. Not only are they not going to get your charcoal nice and hot, but the Looftilighter is also already affordable!