Grilling
Charcoal Chimney Starter Kit — Blower, Fire Cubes & Mitts (11.5x7)
Product description
What’s included: the set contains a charcoal chimney starter, a pack of lighter cubes made from natural wood shavings, a portable battery blower with protective cap, and a pair of heat‑resistant mitts.
Chimney details: the starter measures 11.5" x 7" x 7". It’s constructed from zinc‑plated steel to reduce rust and extend service life. The chimney has a wooden handle and a heat shield to help keep heat away from the grip during use.
Light cubes: the included lighter cubes are 20 x 20 x 50 mm each and burn roughly 8–10 minutes per cube. They’re made solely from wood shavings with no added odor or flavor, so they won’t affect food taste.
Where to use it: suitable for grills, fireplaces, wood stoves, fire pits, chimineas, campfires and pizza ovens — anywhere you need concentrated, reliable ignition of charcoal or wood.
Performance and safety: the manufacturer states these starters ignite roughly three times faster than common flat square starters. The wooden handle is rated fireproof and the heat shield limits heat transfer. For the blower, install batteries matching the +/- markings; reversing polarity can cause a short circuit or damage the unit.
How to use: load briquettes or lump into the chimney, place one or more cubes beneath them, ignite the cubes and use the blower to introduce airflow as needed until coals are glowing and ready for transfer to your cooking surface.
Pros
- Rapidly brings charcoal to usable heat
- Complete kit with blower and natural fire cubes
- Zinc‑plated steel chimney with heat shield
Cons
- Included gloves are thin and offer limited protection
- Blower’s plastic cap can be fragile or melt
- Wooden handle can loosen on some units
VerdictThis kit delivers a straightforward way to get coals hot quickly: a durable zinc‑plated chimney, odorless wood shaving starters and a small blower to speed ignition. Accessories are useful, though some users report thin gloves and a fragile blower cover. Overall a practical solution for faster charcoal starts.
Reviews
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Craig Anderson 5/5
Simple and effective
Really pleased with how easy it is to light charcoal with this set.
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Miguel 5/5
Worth picking up
Solid purchase.
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Donald Gardner 5/5
Exactly what I wanted
This kit matched what I was looking for.
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Mary J Deike 5/5
Handy blower tool
Assembly was straightforward and the blower is useful.
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Rick Denton 5/5
Fast and dependable
Charcoal was ready in short order and the starters performed well. Exactly as described; I’d recommend it.
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Maioh 3/5
Handle issue
The wooden handle detached when lifting the chimney, which was disappointing.
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Casey M 4/5
Reliable chimney, mixed accessories
I used this with a Weber kettle and the chimney does the job—no need for expensive alternatives. The cubes light much better than paper; I usually use two. The blower helps but its thin red cap melted and fell off, leaving the electronics exposed. The mitts provided were too thin for my needs, so I bought sturdier gloves.
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Debbie B 5/5
Totally changed my grilling
I was ready to give up on my charcoal grill because it never stayed hot. After using the cubes and chimney, briquettes lit quickly and heated up properly. The little fan surprised me by pushing air through the coals and speeding ignition. I managed the whole process myself and it revived our BBQ season—this kit made a big difference.
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Sheva 4/5
Does what it should
Performs as expected and is easy to use.
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Ballard 5/5
Good build and included tools
Quality feels solid for what’s provided: chimney, gloves and a functioning fan. A set of batteries has kept the blower working through many uses. It gets coals going fast and also works in a fireplace.
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Peter McDowell 5/5
Dependable coal starter
Simple to operate and effective.
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Melody 5/5
Exactly as advertised
I gave this as a gift to my boyfriend and he loved it.
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