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Subject Topic: Compact chimney starter for BBQ Post Reply Post New Topic
20/7/2016 at 9:36am
 Location: West Midlands
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Hi all, after taking ages to get the BBQ going to cooking standard last time we used it, I'm looking st getting a chimney starter. Does anyone know if any smallish ones or something that folds down? As always, space is a premium!!


20/7/2016 at 10:31am
 Location: Johnstone Renfrewshire
 Outfit: Eldorado
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Weber do a smaller chimney starter LINK

We've actually got both this one and the larger one. They both just work!

I've done the following modification to my Go Anywhere to allow the chimney starter to be stored in the BBQ itself. YouTube video

Hope this helps!


Paul

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20/7/2016 at 11:09am
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Hi Paul, so did you saw the top rack in half to make it fit like that? Handy that everything is in there together.


20/7/2016 at 11:27am
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Yes. I used an angle grinder to smooth out the sharp edges, but a hacksaw and file would do the same job.

If anything goes wrong, replacement racks are only about £12.

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20/7/2016 at 5:40pm
 Location: Tyne and Wear
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Clas ohlson do a folding one for about a tenner http://m.clasohlson.com/uk/Charcoal-Starter/Pr318206000

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25/7/2016 at 10:40pm
 Location: Notts
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How about a mediem size tin with holes in . Stack your caols then when coals white remove tin with bbq tongs...cost nothing :)

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30/7/2016 at 9:58pm
 Location: Yorkshire
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Thanks to wardley17 for the tipoff about the Clas Ohlsen chimney - got one and used it for the first time today - wow! Best BBQ ever! Lit with just newspaper and was ready to cook in about 30mins with good, even heat. Will be great to use on camping trips.


31/7/2016 at 8:54am
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Tempted by the Clas Ohlsen one now! They didn't seem to get good reviews initially though.
After spending an hour each time waiting for the bbq coals to be ready last weekend, something is needed. We were quite "merry" by the time we started cooking!!


31/7/2016 at 10:34pm
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With all chimney starters you need to be careful tipping the coal onto the bbq as if you are doing a lot of coal the handle can get hot . But a starter does make a difference to start up times .

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