Questions and Answers for Weber Compact Rapidfire Chimney Starter

A:  Hi, thank you for your interest! Over time, rust could appear due to the metal heating up and cooling down. Our accessories carry a 2-year warranty and we are always here to help!

A:  Yes there is a large and a small one. The compact is for the Smokey Joe travel grill.

A:  Hello! Thank you for your interest in our Compact RapidFire Chimney starter. We have a smaller version that would be part number 7447. Then we have a larger version that would be part number 7416. If you have further questions please contact our support team. Thanks!

A:  There is a full-size and a compact size. We found the full-size to be way too big for our family of 4 so took it back and ordered the compact which was just right for our typical grilling. The larger one would be recommended if you are grilling for a crowd.

A:  Unfortunately not; made in Taiwan :(

A:  No, made in China.

A:  Yes.

A:  Hello, this chimney starter is made in China, and carries a 2 year warranty. Thanks.

A:  Not sure - if so, it would be very tight. We do not have our Smokey joe anymore.

A:  It should. I have a VERY LARGE Smoker and a standard size charcoal grill. It lays down just fine in both.

A:  It is too large to lay on the cooking grate and have the lid it. If you remove the cooking grate it can sit on the charcoal grate and the lid will then close.

A:  I do not believe it will fit inside. I do not have mine with me, but it is around twelve inches high and about eight inches across the base and sides without the handle. It may work if the handles were removed. I don't think the Smokey Joe is high enough for it to fit.

A:  Hello Tom, no, this chimney starter will not fit inside of a Smokey Joe for storage. Thanks.

A:  No. Instructions says not to use any axcelarent or self lighting charcoal.

A:  Yes, but why would you need to? Its literally just as fast and easy without.

A:  I don't know whether you could use the Match Light charcoal, but I do know that defeats the purpose of having the chimney starter. Match Light will start on it's own, just using a match. The chimney starter was designed so you don't need any starter fluid whether separate from the charcoal or contained within it like with Match Light. All you need is a piece of newspaper at the bottom of the chimney to start the charcoal. This saves the expense of lighter fluid or the additional expense of the Match Light charcoal. All you will need are just plain charcoal briquettes saving money over the very expensive Match Light charcoal.

A:  Dear Christ, please, no.... I mean you could, but why?

A:  Sure, but you really don't need to. A little paper (I usually just rip off a portion of the charcoal bag) will get regular charcoal lit without a problem.

A:  You could, but there is a little roll of starter material which works well, tumbleweed bundle. Never have a problem lighting it.

A:  Yes, but its designed so you don’t need lighter fluid/pre-soaked briquettes. A single Weber paraffin cube placed under the chimney filled with briquettes or lump hardwood works best.

A:  The whole point in using a charcoal chimney starter is that you can get away from the nasty flavor that lighter fluid imparts to the food. Regular charcoal and newspaper will do a great job. As far as whether you can use it I guess you can but why would you want to?

A:  Hi BBQDiva! We do not recommend using Match Light charcoal, or any other charcoal impregnated with lighter fluid, in our chimney starters. Thanks!

A:  Yes, but it is not necessary and defeats the purpose of the chimney cleanly lighting charcoal with no petroleum products. Match Light charcoal contains petroleum products so it will light without any starter. You don't need a chimney if you are using Match Light charcoal.

A:  You will have to ask Home depot that. I don't know if they ship overseas. The product is great though.

A:  We are an end user not a manufacturer nor a distributer. These things work great!

A:  This isn't a question for me because i'm just a consumer, but i will say 1 thing, these chimney starters are great but i should have gotten the bigger one because this one is kinda small, Homedepot should answer your question about shipping overseas, i'm sorry & Good Luck . . .

A:  This is a question about Home Depot policy, not about the product (which is a great product). Call your local Home Depot store for an answer to your question.

A:  Yes, I bought this when I purchased my bar-b-que pit. I love it. You put a few pieces of charcoal in it and light it. The ventilation pattern allows the fire to start rapidly. I used to always struggle when lighting the pit. Not anymore!

A:  No lighter fluid is needed and discouraged when using the chimney starter. You only need a few sheets of newspaper to light underneath.

A:  No - that's the beauty of it. It uses draft, like a house chimney, to aid in getting the charcoals going. If it's windy and/or damp, I may use an ounce or so of vegetable oil drizzled over the charcoals to help, but normally newspaper alone gets it done.

A:  NEVER, paper only

A:  no

A:  Hi! The chimney starter removes the need for lighter fluid all together! A Weber chimney starter and some crumpled up newspaper or a couple Weber lighter cubes are all you need to keep the off taste of lighter fluid from getting into your meals.

A:  Possibly, but it is not really designed for that purpose. I wouldn't recommend this usage.

A:  Even though this isn't designed as a fire ring, to hold a fire for long periods of time, it acts like a Dakota fire and is very efficient in burning small chunks of wood because of its draft. The ash sifts to the bottom and is easy to clean by simply lifting by the handle. It will probably burn up/rust out a lot sooner than other fire sources.

A:  In a survival situation,where all I had was that, and someone had a gun to my head keeping me from using the charcoal more efficiently... sure, I'd use it, but I sure wouldn't recommend it for that function. This is designed to help you quickly light charcoal for grilling / smoking...and it does that job VERY well. Said charcoal will burn very hot and very quickly, though, left in there. For a normal camping situation, invest in a good sleeping bag or quilt to keep you warm. Figure out the right cook system for your style of cooking / camping. Don't swap the two unless things have gone very, very wrong.

A:  Yes, but full with charcoal burns out in 1hour.

A:  You sure could. You cannot even lift it after its fully ready without a mitt or glove. Its that hot. And as a bonus if you really wanted to I'm sure you could grill on it with some sort of mesh cooking screen and only filling half way. Maybe get a small steak or chicken breast on it, definitely a burger or two.

A:  You can get a fire inside this container going in seconds if you have collected what's needed prior to starting out to camp: have lots of dry tinder ( dryer lint, shredder paper, dried grass and finger -sized wood that has been coated with FIRE PASTE. Once you lit it you could keep adding dry sticks and hunks of fist-sized wood into the chimney. Put up a reflector to break the wind and the heat of this fully flamed chimney, could warm you as it did two of us at just above zero outdoors in the snow, but you'll want to have lots of chopped wood available.

A:  Not at all.

A:  No...Not recommended due to carbon monoxide emissions and fire dangers. Says not to use near flammable item's or indoors.

A:  I would think that you'd be much better just finding something intended for that purpose.

A:  Hi, Thanks for your question! Our Compact Rapidfire Chimney Starter hasn't been designed as a warming device. It's only meant for starting charcoal to be used in a grill. Thanks!