Electric Charcoal Starter - Charcoal Lighter

The Looftlighter is an electric charcoal starter. All you have to do is point the end at the charcoal and it will start your charcoal without lighter fluid.
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[@kentjamison8105]

I use premium gasoline, adds flavor

[@andyjame6351]

This is my second one. We have it outside the garage door exposed to the elements yearound ruclips.net/user/postUgkxreK_FUQ74_bylFqCr3y2MHqL3u78-b3r Direct sunlight deteriorated the plastic on the thermostat and severe winds blew the lid off. We found it about an acre away. I bought a new one and I saved the good parts from the old one as spares. Got about 8 years out of the first one.

[@MrHandsomeBasterd]

I don't understand why people here are saying it takes too long. Have any of you actually tried to light charcoal before using a chimney or lighter fluid ?

[@polie67]

2 paper towels dipped in grease under the chimney and 15min is all it takes. but I still want one lol

[@RonJP-pm7jp]

No. How did you used to do it?

[@nsuinteger-au]

Yeah exactly… It’s very unreliable and takes long time. The place I have my bbq gets very windy and sometimes I have to attempt 4-5 times each turn with a new fire lighter cube. It’s the single most annoying thing In the whole bbq experience.

[@Milkmilk725]

@@nsuinteger-au whats unreliable? the chimney starter?

[@nsuinteger-au]

@@Milkmilk725 Starting briquettes with fire lighters on a windy day.

[@JuiceEasy]

Appreciate the clear and to the point demo - I’m buying one now!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Let me know what you think.
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[@reidgloden]

I have one just like this. It works very well.

[@Darkstar.....]

I was looking to buy one just now, great price for any one that doesnt own way too many power tools, $39 aus very approachable but i own a makita heat gun $130 for work. I know after watching the makita is much more powerful but for $39 its better then having flamable fuels around your family just to have a great outdoor cook up.
Keep it safe

[@hussblacksmith5417]

Seems to be the best way to start up charcoal living in an apartment having BBQ off the balcony

[@adoptedchineseboy]

Wow, that was awesome. For people saying to go with chimneys, they don’t last. The heat from the fire will make them break quickly.

[@GS-km5yu]

That's one powerful hairdryer

[@Sysopx86]

money saver in long term

[@jezs1346]

Great video, especially being in real-time.

[@stenny1970]

I think it would work easier and faster with a small propane torch.

[@ChicagoTechGuy]

I had one of these and returned it, didn’t do what this video was showing. Plus it would shut off after a minute or so of use, which is a safety feature I think… I couldn’t even start any fires with my lump coal or briquettes. I ended up returning it sadly.

[@Stupid_you_so_stoopid_UHF]

I got one yesterday and it was raining hard and got my charcoal going in under 2 minutes (in 3 spots).

[@arnoldasbrazys1589]

Bothers me to hold the button for entire process

[@calendar64]

Any chance of cleaning the Grill

[@mckissack]

Not too bad but a propane torch works better possibly and a lot cheaper

[@Lorde360]

I use a charcoal chimney and place it on top of a propane burner lol

[@nsuinteger-au]

Have read that this can be dangerous if the any charcoal fragment drops onto the burner

[@Lorde360]

@@nsuinteger-au curious how so? Been doing it for a year now. Anything specific i should watch out for?

[@nsuinteger-au]

@@Lorde360 So basically if those still not finished burning charcoal fragments drops onto the stove through the grill they can damage the stove top (charcoal can burn 650F+), damage the gas pipes or if it is one of those small burners that fits butane can loaded on to the side, can even explode.

[@Lorde360]

@@nsuinteger-au gotcha! I usually just run it until I see smoke then set it off to the side 👍

[@nirmalamohan9765]

What is the cost pl tell

[@codyalvarez1670]

It's a blow dryer. Might as well use a heat gun.

[@trainfanboy2000]

Where can i get that?

[@joebunnings]

Too slow !!!

[@calvinstulip]

"JUST SAY NO" to chemical accelerants when starting your coal.

[@Predatorobert]

Not need them. just ask Dragon Ball Z! fireball !

[@drewhite6695]

Nice, I am get me one. I can be a super hero... with this. (?)...

[@tugger]

I don't think this guy is doing it right

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, got the instructions from the inventor at a hardware show.