best chimney starter: Charcoal Companion Silver Chimney Charcoal Starter for $14.99

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List Price : $21.99 Price : $14.99

Product Description

The Charcoal Companion Chimney Charcoal Starter lights charcoal without lighter fluid and is safer for the environment. Place a sheet of crumpler newspaper or paraffin fire starter in bottom, fill the top with charcoal and light the paper or starter. After 15 minutes you have a chimney full of hot coals. The chimney holds up to 5 pounds of charcoal. The hardwood handle ensures a safe grip. Silver.

Charcoal ready in 15 minutes
No more toxic lighter fluid
Safer for the environment
Holds up to 5-pounds oc charcoal
Model number: CC4043

Charcoal Companion Silver Chimney Charcoal Starter Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

It Works - Durability Concerns, July 25, 2010

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This review is from: Charcoal Companion Silver Chimney Charcoal Starter (Lawn & Patio)

This starter does precisely what it is intended to do. It starts coals quicker and easier than the conventional method. Nothing more, nothing less.

After twenty-five uses, I'm pretty happy with my purchase. But I am a little concerned about durability. One concern is that it is starting to rust. I keep it outdoors but it is not exposed to the elements. I don't know if this is common with charcoal starters, but I don't expect to get another season out of it as the rust is progressing rapidly.

Another concern is with the handle. While it was tight and secure for the first dozen uses or so, It has now loosened up. The rivets seem secure, but the handle wobbles. Not a good feeling when you are handling hot coals.

The heat shield and wooden handle effectively work together so that you could use your bare hand, but I still recommend using a high quality glove or mitten as the supports on the handle get very hot.

Overall, it's not a bad starter,... Read more

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

works in the beginning, June 8, 2011

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This review is from: Charcoal Companion Silver Chimney Charcoal Starter (Lawn & Patio)

For the first few months, it works fine. Does what it claims it will do...at first. Ihad this when I was in the army, grilling all the time. Thought I'd save some money, a chimney is a chimney after all. Well I was wrong, it fell apart on me after a few months of repeated use. The handle dislodged and the entire chimney became unusable. Spend the extra few dollars and buy the Weber, I've had it almost two years now and it is still usable, and in great condition.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful