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BBQ Dragon | Large Chimney of Insanity Charcoal Starter | Fast, Safe & Easy to Use Chimney | Fire Starter for Charcoal Grill | Galvanized Steel | Side Vent & Heat Resistant Handle | BBQ Accessories

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Brand BBQ Dragon
Material Alloy Steel
Flavor Hickory
Item Weight 2.4 Pounds
Item Form Stick

About this item

  • Spacious and Durable Design: The BBQ Dragon's chimney starter features a generous capacity, holding up to 4.5 pounds of coal. Measuring 11 x 6 x 11.5 inches and made from zinc-plated steel, it offers enhanced durability and rust resistance. Its unique 90-degree elbow design connects to our charcoal fan for rapid ignition and improved airflow, elevating your grilling experience.
  • Quick Grilling Preparation: Achieve your grill's optimal temperature in just 2-3 minutes with our chimney starter. Compatible with both briquettes and lump charcoal, its efficient design ensures a quick and easy start to your grilling sessions, making it an essential tool for any BBQ enthusiast.
  • Enhanced Safety Features: Constructed from thick gauge galvanized steel, our grill chimney starter includes a significant heat shield and a heat-resistant nylon handle for safety. With distinctive side holes for easy coal lighting, it offers a faster and safer heating method, eliminating the need for lighter cubes or fluid, and perfect for BBQs, camping, and outdoor gatherings.
  • Cost-Effective and Sustainable: Light briquettes effortlessly using just dry scrap paper with our chimney starter. This sustainable method reduces smoke and, when used with the BBQ Dragon Fan, ensures quick and efficient burning. Enjoy a user-friendly and smoke-minimized grilling experience every time.
  • Dedicated to Your Satisfaction: BBQ Dragon products aim to enhance your outdoor cooking adventures. We stand by our quality with a one-year satisfaction guarantee on all items. Should you have any concerns, we're here to offer a product replacement or a full refund, ensuring your grilling experience is nothing short of exceptional.

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Chimney of Insanity Charcoal Starter
Chimney of Insanity Charcoal Starter
Chimney of Insanity Charcoal Starter
Chimney of Insanity Charcoal Starter
Chimney of Insanity Charcoal Starter

A MESSAGE FROM BBQ DRAGON FOUNDERS:

“Grilling is our passion and we absolutely love sharing it with you! BBQ Dragon is not just a business, it is a natural extension of our love for barbecue and outdoor cooking. For us, it's about really good food, shared with family and friends. Cooking over a fire has been part of so many important times in our family, it's more than just a way to make a good steak, it's a way to live life to the fullest.”

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Product Category For Fire Starter Portable grills Cookware Smoker Electric Lighter For Grilling
Material Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Cast Iron Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Dimensions 11 x 6 x 11.5 inches ‎17.3"D x 12.85"W x 8.2"H 18"L x 10"W x 10"Th 9 x 4 x 2 inches 10.67 x 2.36 x 1.26 inches 14.92 x 9.13 x 2.28 inches
Weight 2.42 pounds ‎14.02 pounds 9.38 pounds 1 pounds 5 ounces 1.14 pounds
Heat Resistance ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Portability ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Ease of Cleaning ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Durability ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Intended Use Outdoor Cooking Outdoor Cooking Kitchen Use Outdoor Cooking Kitchen Use Outdoor Cooking
BBQ Dragon ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
1,284 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, temperature retention, and ease of use of the charcoal starter. For example, they mention that it gets coals rolling hot and that it takes no time to light them. That said, some complain about the rust and value.

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127 customers mention89 positive38 negative

Customers like the quality of the charcoal starter. They mention that it's well-made, solid, and heavy duty. Some say that it has a neat concept and works well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...This kept my temps at a constant level and really made long cooks easier...." Read more

"...A little nicer, and with cool lettering. But it won't do any better at lighting your charcoal...." Read more

"...this product off for them but now I have to explain it, the lack of quality will unfortunately not go over well with my bbq buddies" Read more

"...so assuming they didn't lie, it should last a long time and not burn out like the carbon steel ones...." Read more

121 customers mention101 positive20 negative

Customers like the performance of the chimney. For example, they say it works well, is effective, and heats charcoal fast. Some mention that it works better than the small one they used to pieces. That said, most are happy with the capacity and performance of this solid fire fuel chimney.

"This product worked great!..." Read more

"...It works really well.It rained and it rusted a little bit...." Read more

"...as any other starter I've ever used, but when you include the fan, it works great...." Read more

"Work great" Read more

63 customers mention60 positive3 negative

Customers find the charcoal grill easy to use. They say it takes no time to light the coals, and it starts charcoal in minutes. They also say the fan and chimney get going fast, so you don't lose too much of your fuel. Overall, customers say the product makes starting charcoal a breeze.

"...If you've used starters in the past, be warned, the fan will get your coals ready very quickly...." Read more

"...use the air fan that they sell along with this chimney, it will light up very quickly...." Read more

"In combination with their battery powered Fire Lighter, it fires up the coals way faster and with way less smoke...." Read more

"The design works really well and does get the coals going faster, usually 15 min if I stoke the fire a little in the beginning...." Read more

17 customers mention13 positive4 negative

Customers like the temperature retention of the solid fire fuel. They say it heats up good, gets coals rolling hot, and stays cool to the touch. It also keeps their temps at a constant level and makes long cooks easier. Customers also mention that the chimney comes up temp quick, and the handle stays cool.

"...This kept my temps at a constant level and really made long cooks easier...." Read more

"...my grill, I have a nice base that fills the tray... this thing heats them up good with the blower, but when you dump the coals out, it kinda fills..." Read more

"...is great, it us fast, effective and heats charcoal fast and extremely hot; unfortunately after a couple of uses, it us already breaking apart, the..." Read more

"...The top coals are partly to completely unlit - the base gets too hot...." Read more

27 customers mention9 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the solid fire fuel. Some mention that it's a good product big enough to fit a decent amount of charcoal, while others say that it is too small and takes up room at the bottom. The air intake tube takes up a lot of room in the bottom, and the tube doesn't fit.

"...My only problem with this unit is it's too small...." Read more

"...The charcoal starter really held a lot of coals and the tube to insert the fire starter was a nice touch, but what really makes this product is the..." Read more

"...thin sheet metal compared to other brands and it is a bit smaller than most other brands as well. Get the Large size one if cooking for more than 3" Read more

"It's cool, but it's tiny. They take up room at the bottom to put in the elbow for air intake and it's a little smaller to begin with, so the amount..." Read more

35 customers mention8 positive27 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the charcoal chimney. They mention that it's cheap and not worth the money. Some customers also mention that the chimney rusts after a couple of uses and has terrible QA quality. Overall, customers are disappointed with the purchase and recommend looking for a different product.

"...Final con is that this is double the price of the Weber chimney, however, it does have the fan vent hole built into it...." Read more

"...See picture...it colossal failed. Definitely not worth the money" Read more

"...but read the 3* and you will understand. they are actually cheap and get too hot for handling...." Read more

"...I give you a 50/50 chance of survival.Honestly, it's worth the $40 just for a pre-made mini blast furnace. So much fun...." Read more

20 customers mention0 positive20 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the rust of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it starts to corrode after only one use, and the anti-rust coating on the dragon was burnt off after 2 months of usage.

"...I believe it. I left it on for 2-3 minutes and burned off the anti-rust coating on the dragon. Why?..." Read more

"...It works really well.It rained and it rusted a little bit...." Read more

"...Another con is that this chimney rusts. My Weber chimney has been thru 3 yeasr in the rain and sun and it still has no rust...." Read more

"...last one for about two years and my fault for leaving it uncovered it’s rusted...." Read more

Great chimney, but use a potholder…
3 Stars
Great chimney, but use a potholder…
So here’s the short version: I love this thing, despite the fact that the heat shield sucks.If you want a chimney that will quickly and reliably light up your charcoal, this is it. It’s perfect for that. However, as you can see in my photos, the heat shield doesn’t work; that’s the plastic handle literally melting after a year or two of use. Make sure you have an oven mitt or potholder when you go to dump your coals.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Product - Highly Recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019
This product worked great! The charcoal starter really held a lot of coals and the tube to insert the fire starter was a nice touch, but what really makes this product is the portable fan that you can buy that plugs right into this thing. My full chimney of coals were ready to spread in about 10 minutes. Alternatively I also hooked this fan up to my side firebox and used it to circulate the air when I added more coals to the fire. This kept my temps at a constant level and really made long cooks easier. Highly recommended by myself for backyard bbquer's and anyone who uses charcoal chimneys.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Charcoal Chimney
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
I like the design with the tube in the middle.
It works really well.

It rained and it rusted a little bit.

I did a video about an alternative to the $60 BBQ Dragon fan a lot of people are complaining about.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2023
Charles Briggs
5.0 out of 5 stars Game Changer Chimney starter
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2021
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Prime Addict
4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great, but not long lasting
Reviewed in Singapore on February 3, 2024
Joshua Mann
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor build quality
Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2021
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Joshua Mann
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor build quality
Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2021
Was really excited to have the chimney of insanity and use it with the bbq dragon. Sadly when unpackaged the tubing was loose. The pop rivets are poor quality and I don’t think this will last. Insult to injury because I ordered through Amazon Australia BBQ Dragon have wiped their hands of it. Impossible to get a replacement so solution is I spend my time returning for refund and then reorder and hope I don’t get another broken one or I spend my time and money and re pop rivet everything. A real shame as I expected for price a good quality chimney.
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J
5.0 out of 5 stars Paired with the fan lights charcoal in 4min! You get cooking faster!
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2019