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Rapidfire Chimney Starter

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Brand Weber
Product Dimensions 2"D x 7"W x 1"H
Special Feature Compact
Color Silver
Fuel Type Charcoal

About this item

  • Chimney starter system lights charcoal quickly and evenly
  • Made from aluminized steel with a stay-cool thermoplastic handle
  • Holds enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill
  • Cone bottom ensures a fast start; eliminates need for lighter fluid
  • Measures 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches

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Easy to use
4.8 4.8
Value for money
4.7 4.7
Heat resistance
4.6 4.6

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Customer Ratings
Easy to use
4.8
4.3
4.5
4.7
4.7
Value for money
4.7
4.0
4.1
4.4
4.3
Heat resistance
4.6
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5.0
Sturdiness
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Alloy Steel
Steel
Alloy Steel
Zinc steel
Galvanized Sheet
frame material
Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel
Stainless Steel
model name
7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter
Charcoal Grill Chimney Starter with Quick Release Trigger, 12 Inch
barbeque002
Deluxe Charcoal
TD1402
installation
Free Standing
Free Standing
Free Standing
Free Standing
Free Standing
assembly required
weight
1.37 kilograms
3.1 pounds
2.16 pounds
2 pounds
4.9 pounds

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Product Description

Get your charcoal glowing and ready to go in just minutes with the Weber Rapid fire Chimney Charcoal Starter. Tackle high-volume cooking with the extra-large capacity bin. It's made from aluminized steel.

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• WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including combustion by-products (including soot and carbon monoxide), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
25,816 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, ease of use, efficiency, and warmth of the charcoal starter. For example, they mention it's a high quality product, it holds up very well, and it'll save you money. That said, they say the directions are very vanilla. They also appreciate the even heating of the coals and the fact that it works much faster than newspaper.

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2,815 customers mention2,677 positive138 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the charcoal starter. They mention it's a high-quality product, has the best draft, and holds up well over the last year. Customers are also impresseded with the ignition system and say it works great with it. Overall, customers say it'll last forever and is one of the most indispensable BBQ tools.

"...batch of red coals that can now be dumped into your BBQ, with no loss of cooking time, or dealing with the hassle of trying to light new charcoal in..." Read more

"...the charcoal is ready to be spread evenly in the grill, producing a consistent and reliable heat source for perfect grilling every time...." Read more

"...Quick and easy to use and will last forever." Read more

"...It's still bright silver, barely looks used. Very high quality product and a must have for real charcoal enthusiasts...." Read more

713 customers mention704 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the charcoal lighter. They mention that it's well worth the price, saves a mess of money, and is way cheaper than lamp oil. Customers also say that it is a priceless item for any BBQ cook, and made of inexpensive material.

"...And I recommend the gloves to everyone! They're cheap, effective, and add an extra level of safety.)..." Read more

"...the Rapidfire Chimney Starter has exceeded my expectations with its efficiency, reliability, and user-friendly design...." Read more

"...It will save you money on lighter fluid4) Safety (Read down below for more on this)5) Easy to use..." Read more

"...was when I used starter fluid or activated charcoal; and I also save a mess of money, because now I can buy the big, cheap bags of charcoal." Read more

693 customers mention682 positive11 negative

Customers find the Rapidfire Chimney Starter easy to use. They say the directions are straightforward and vanilla. They mention that it makes it convenient to start up a grill, eliminates the need for any tools, and does it in under 15 minutes. Customers also say that the chimney starter itself is a marvel of simplicity.

"...It's dead simple to use, and hard to screw up...." Read more

"...Using the Rapidfire Chimney Starter is incredibly straightforward...." Read more

"...You should never have to buy lighter fluid ever. Quick and easy to use and will last forever." Read more

"...Very easy to use, fill up the main section with charcoal, crumble up newspaper and stuff it into the bottom and light...." Read more

631 customers mention627 positive4 negative

Customers are happy with the efficiency of the charcoal lighter. They say it works much faster and cleaner than newspaper, it lights the charcoal quicker, and it's ready much quicker. Customers also mention that it'll get their grill going even faster.

"...It works so well, efficiently, and effectively, that I swear it borders on voodoo...." Read more

"...Chimney Starter has revolutionized my grilling experience, providing a quick and efficient way to start charcoal without the hassle of lighter fluid..." Read more

"...You should never have to buy lighter fluid ever. Quick and easy to use and will last forever." Read more

"...Doing this helps speed up the ignition time!..." Read more

480 customers mention362 positive118 negative

Customers like the warmth of the charcoal grill. They say it evenly heats the coals, has a sufficient heat shield, and ignites quickly. The handle doesn't feel hot and stays surprisingly cool. The chimney design gets the coal evenly hot and ready in almost no time. It also has surprisingly hot cooking surface every time.

"...The sturdy handle remains cool to the touch, providing a secure grip while pouring the hot charcoal into the grill...." Read more

"...The plastic around the handle is heavy duty, and resistant to heat, I was handling the chimney starter without barbecue gloves (not recommended), by..." Read more

"...grid inside the cylinder to support the charcoal, and a heat-resistant plastic handle, with a wire handle for addition support when pouring hot..." Read more

"...charcoal, which seems to burn at a higher temperature and can make the handle pretty warm...." Read more

293 customers mention283 positive10 negative

Customers are happy with the lack of use of lighter fluid. They say it's easy to use, eliminates toxic and messy lighter fluid, and works perfectly with plain charcoal. Customers also mention that the product eliminates the need for starter fluid or electric starters.

"...That's it! No lighter fluid whatsoever. None. Zero. In 15-20 minutes, you'll have perfectly red coals and you're ready to grill...." Read more

"...It eliminates the need for lighter fluid or other chemicals, ensuring that there are no unwanted flavors or harmful substances introduced to the..." Read more

"...with it whatsoever and it's greatest benefit is you'll never have to use lighter fluid to get your coals going...." Read more

"...No more lighter fluid! I go though at least 2 bottles a year so it won't take long to recover the cost of the chimney starter...." Read more

252 customers mention240 positive12 negative

Customers are satisfied with the capacity of the charcoal chimney. For example, they mention it holds a lot of charcoal, enough for a larger grill, and has good airflow. Some say that it's quite a bit bigger than expected, and it holds very good amount of coals. That said, most are happy with the product's capacity and functionality.

"...The large capacity of the chimney starter accommodates enough charcoal for a substantial grilling session, making it perfect for both small..." Read more

"...Easy to pour once your coals are ready.Holds just the right amount of coals for cooking.Cons:None" Read more

"...The handle stays cool no matter what and you can easily fit enough coals in this to cook for hours without refilling it...." Read more

"...It is quite a bit bigger than I expected, and it holds a very good amount of coals...." Read more

316 customers mention218 positive98 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the charcoal chimney. Some mention that it's quite large, while others say it'll easily suit any grill. The regular handle is nice sized and durable, and it doesn't seem to heat up. It fits in the bottom no problem, and can easily suit a large or small grill. However, some customers say that it is quite larger than they were expecting, and once it gets going it burns fast. The lack of size comparison in any of the photos also makes it difficult to make a size comparison. Overall, the product is not very portable.

"This chimney starter is great! It's big, the handle to hold the chimney starter is big, and the entire starter feels like solid construction that wo..." Read more

"...asset for a person that barbecues frequently and makes it simple to light small to large amounts of coal with ease." Read more

"...Cons:- Not very portable- Hot to handle when it's readyPros:+ Usability+ Bulletproof+ Price..." Read more

"...It's LARGE and holds a lot of charcoal...." Read more

Totally and 100% worth it to add onto the Weber Charcoal Grills!  Super easy and fast!
5 Stars
Totally and 100% worth it to add onto the Weber Charcoal Grills! Super easy and fast!
I bought this as an add on to the Weber Premium Charcoal Grill and boy are we glad we did. I got this grill as a gift for my boyfriend who is the gourmet cook in this family and I don't cook at all. I figured he'd want a charcoal grill so that food is authentically grilled and much to my surprise he has little experience using charcoal grill. So we've been cooking on it nonstop since last weekend and learning from awesome dishes and failures how to become better at it and I don't know where we'd be without this starter. It's LARGE and holds a lot of charcoal. I ordered the starter cubes, but they haven't arrived, so we used standard charcoal and just filled it up and lit through the holes as directed. Large flames shoot off the top when it catches, so be sure that you have the starter placed on the bottom grill and not the cooking surface so you can easily pour the coals and spread them out as desired. This makes life a LOT easier and I imagine we'd have spent a lot more time trying to start the coals evenly and get cooking without this. The handle stays cool no matter what and you can easily fit enough coals in this to cook for hours without refilling it. I really recommend this over the smaller one because if you're going to do it....do it right. Why have to cook up two batches of coals just to cook your chicken and burgers? This gets your grill up to 500 degrees and ready to cook pretty fast compared to doing it the old fashioned way. Just paper and coals works fine if you don't use any starter cubes or other items. I am thrilled I chose to add this onto my gift, otherwise I think he'd have been too stressed to cook off a first meal!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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Miguel
5.0 out of 5 stars La mejor herramienta para iniciar la brasa
Reviewed in Mexico on February 26, 2024
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Mish
5.0 out of 5 stars Environmentally friendly and super-effective
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
Reviewed in Belgium on March 5, 2024
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matt m
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for the job!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Der einfachste Weg um anzurollen
Reviewed in Germany on November 20, 2023
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