Lighter Fluid

[nzrebel]

I see a lot of replies recommending the weed burner. I have used this method and to be honest I had to stop using it. The comments from my guests and neighbors were kind of embarrassing. It's really something you would expect to see Tim the Tool Man using. Just a bit of over kill. Nothing like starting your charcoal with a flame thrower that sounds like a rocket taking off accompanied by a shower of sparks worthy of a fireworks display.. :lol:



Dang, I'm going out today to get one of them...:twisted:


Dave

 

[nzrebel]

Oh yeah, I could use that for the 4th of July fireworks as well....


Dave

 

[Divemaster]

I too like the weed burner, especially for my offset... I also like using a turkey fryer for when I just need a single chimney of coals....

Never like starter fluid....

 

[Mo-Dave]

The veg oil on some newspaper works very well never had to restart one using that, But I like using the weed burner because I not only can get the lump going fast I also use it to burn of the cooking grates and pre heat the smoker. And I like knowing my neighbors must think I am nuts.
Dave

 

[WannaBeBBQueen]

8, 9 or whatever for a weed burner...their cheap too!!

 

[BIG ALAN]

BBQ Slut, what's a jiffy torch? Pic?

 

[Old Hippie]

I see a lot of replies recommending the weed burner. I have used this method and to be honest I had to stop using it. The comments from my guests and neighbors were kind of embarrassing.

Sounds like you need some different guest and neighbors.
OR use a plumber's propane torch.

 

[big brother smoke]

+10 on the weed burner! Not sure, I would use that to light a cigarette though :shock:

 

[Msilva]

Well i use a small torch. But have been told that Pam works great. I suppose similar to Veg oil. And you can spray down your grill with it if need be.

Gotta go and get me one of them torches and possibly another 5 gal tank. This could be trouble.

 

[Phubar]

A little vegetable oil on the paper works, and does not smell of petroleum distillate.

Does the job!

 

[Countryhb]

This picture is a perfect example of why Slut DOESN'T want to use a weedburner...who wants to look like that lunatic?!?!

 

[peaspurple]

Dayum norco, You always have the really cool toys!!:-D

 

[Norcoredneck]

I thoughy the weedburner toned down my urges.

 

[Ron_L]

you don't cook with lighterfluid so why would you use it?

and what I do just to start the fire, I put a touch of lighterfluid.

Ummm... What's wrong with this picture? :-D

I use either the Weber starter cubes (bought a bunch on sale at the end of last "season") or a paper towel with veggie oil.

 

[Countryhb]

Is that a "neck beard" in that picture, Pat???? SEXY!

 

[kwantz]

What I have been doing, is useing a Huge WAD of paper maybe 10-15 sheets, rolled up in a tight donut, and spray a tiny bit of lighter fluid on the paper (not the coals) to get the fire going, i find it gets the paper going haywire, and find it lights over twice as fast than not using it to help ignite the paper, there is a bit of a stinky smell for the first 5 seconds,,, thats about it, and i notice zero petrolium taste either,,, I only do this on really wind days, or when im in a bit of a hurry or really hungry, it cuts the starting time almost in half,

 

[leanza]

Pat, any truth to the rumor about you and half of So. California burning right now? When I look to the horizon your way I see a lot of smoke in the air.

 

[jmccann]

I've been using dried pine cones as starter! they work great after being dried / stored for several months. Ever seen an XMas tree go up?

 

[Msilva]

When in a pinch some gasoline from the lawn mower always works great.

 

[Chuckwagonbbqco]

Save lint out of the lint trap in your dryer. Kepp it in a sealed container--I use 35mm film canisters. Add a few drops of lighter fluid--like is used in zippo lighters. Stuff the lint ball in the middle of your paper wad. It will give the paper burn a kick start. Or you could always buy a weed burner