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Char-Broil 2984810 Sure Fire Electric Charcoal Starter

Char-Broil 2984810 Sure Fire Electric Charcoal Starter
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Char-Broil 2984810 Sure Fire Electric Charcoal Starter

 
 
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Features
  • Sure-Fire Electric Charcoal Starter

  • Provides hot coals in minutes

  • No lighter fluid taste

  • 120 Volts, 500 Watts

  • Stainless steel sheath with heat resistant handle


Description

Grill safely and cleanly, without that lighter-fluid taste, using the Sure Fire Electric Charcoal Starter wand from Char-Broil. Powered by a 120-volt, 500-watt electric heat element, the tool ignites charcoal without matches or lighter fluid. A sturdy plastic handle stays cool to the touch. Housed in a stainless-steel sheath, the tool has been safety-tested by Underwriters Laboratories.


Product Details
Product Length:1.63 inches
Product Width:5.5 inches
Product Height:18.0 inches
Product Weight:1.0 pounds
Package Length:18.0 inches
Package Width:5.4 inches
Package Height:2.0 inches
Package Weight:0.8 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 31 reviews

Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review:4.5 ( 31 customer reviews )
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27 of 28 found the following review helpful:


5Indispensable  Sep 25, 2005 By philo_vance
There is no easier, more hassle-free way to start a charcoal fire than by using one of these. As long as you have access to an electric outlet somewhere in the vicinity of your grill, you'd be foolish to use any other method.

You place the heating element on the grate, with the plastic handle resting on the barbecue's edge. Cover the element with your briquettes, plug it in, wait 12 minutes, and then remove it. By that time, any charcoals that were in contact with the red-hot element will have started. Mound up the coals, wait a few more minutes, and you're good to go. No smelly, dangerous lighter fluids, no chimneys, no newspapers. What could be more simple?

The electric cord is quite short, so if your outlet isn't close by you'll have to use an extension cord. Just make sure it is a heavy duty one - like the kind used for power tools.

It's quite durable if used correctly. I bought the one I have now 6 or 7 years ago and I use it at least 30 or so times a year. The heating element is beginning to crack now, so it will fail soon, but 200+ uses for this inexpensive item is pretty respectable, I think.

I can't understand why everyone doesn't use one of these. If you like to barbecue in your backyard or on your patio or deck, this is indispensable equipment.

19 of 20 found the following review helpful:


5Just don't leave it under the charcoal!!!  Jun 25, 2004 By Mary Alexander
This starter is wonderful. But don't get lazy and leave it under the charcoal, like I did. You need to remove it after the fire starts. The plastic near the cord melts and the thing is ruined. I am ordering another one because I find I don't want to start charcoal without one.

11 of 11 found the following review helpful:


5greatest thing since sliced bread  Aug 06, 2006 By cat lady "mookie"
this is the best charcoal starter we have ever used. the last one purchased is still working but is over ten years old and is used regularly every summer. I just purchased a new one as a back-up, but may not need it for a long time. Very reliable and very easy and safe to use.

8 of 8 found the following review helpful:


5Simple and easy - just the way I like it  Jul 18, 2007 By Doug Austin
We made the decision to stick with charcoal because of the taste advantage, but the hassles of starter fluid, matches (haven't smoked in a decade), or stacked newspapers wears thin after a short while. I had heard about these electric starters, so I decided to try one out. It doesn't get any easier than this. Spread 1 coat of briquets, set the tip of the starter in the middle with the cord/handle over the side, pile some briquets on the starter tip and plug it in. Presto - in 8-10 minutes you have it going well. Unplug the starter and pull it out. No matches, fluid, flare-ups, newspapers, or gas smell.

I've used it twice and it's slick.

Can anyone use a half a can of starter fluid (free).

6 of 6 found the following review helpful:


5Better than Charcoal Chimneys and anything else  Jun 26, 2008 By OneTimez1
In my area this is alot of wind(since i live close to the windy city chi) so everytime i get some kind of fire going the charcoal wont light. I tried the charcoal chimney and paid 15 bucks for it and it did nothing for me. So after trying for 2 hours to light using that dumb chimney I borrowed one of these wands from my mother and in 5 minutes the charcoal started smoking. This the best starter for a barbeque hands down.

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