Barbecue

Weber's chimney starter makes starting your charcoal a snap. It also cuts down the amount of time it takes for the coals to get ready. Just load up our extra large cannister full of coals, light up a fire starter or crinkled up newspaper, and set the cannister over the flame. In a matter of minutes the coals will be red hot. Who ever thought it could be so easy?

User Reviews about Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter

I have used the standard chimney starters for years and had to get a new one every year because they rusted and fell apart. This product is orders of magnitude better for only a few extra dollars. It is larger, so you can fit a lot of charcoal. It has a conical solid wire base to hold the coals. This gets more airflow and doesn't disintegrate with the heat and weight. The handle has remained sturdy. The second grip to help lift and dump the coals works great. The coals always light with just a single wad of paper from a grocery bag underneath. You can easily relight coals that were put out from a previous BBQ. The metal is slightly discolored, but who cares? It's not rusted, deformed, damaged or falling apart with a lot of use and unprotected outdoor storage.
-- Best Chimney Starter Ever

This is a wonderful, easy way to start the charcoal in our Weber kettle. For the Smoky Joe, which we use most of the time, we never use even half full of coal. Follow the directions, and your fire is ready in no time. Worth every cent and more! -- Great Chimney starter

Great chimney. Works every time, gets the coals going evenly. Very durable and clearly will last as long as our Weber grill. Great accessory for anyone who wants to avoid the taste of lighter fluid or Matchlight charcoal -- I didn't realize how much I could actually taste the accelerant until it was gone! -- Does exactly what it is supposed to do

Saw this and thought why not? I was tired of struggling with lighter fluid anyway. I've used it once and it works as advertised. The coals get hot very fast though and won't last that long. No real complaints, my only concern is how long it'll last. -- Very useful

This Chimney Starter is really fantastic. I don't know why I waited so long to get one, and this particular one is the perfect size & quality. I imagine it will last a long time, but if it ever does wear out, I'm sure I'll buy another one immediately. -- How did I live without it?