Char-Broil Electric Charcoal Starter,Black
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- Generates 550 watts at 120 volts for lighting briquette piles
- No matches or fluid needed
- Get hot coals in minutes
- No lighter fluid taste
- Measures 17.5" L x 4.5" w x 2" D
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From the manufacturer
Since 1948 Char-Broil has been America’s favorite grill brand. Yet somehow, it feels like Char-Broil is still only getting started. Perhaps it’s because we know that making our products better also makes your cookouts better.
Char-Broil Electric Charcoal Starter
The Electric Charcoal Starter gives you hot coals in minutes without the need for lighter fluid. Generation 550 Watts at 120 Volts for lighting briquette piles, the Electric Charcoal Starter has a heat-resistant handle that makes it easy to use. Easy to store when not in use, the Electric Charcoal Starter can also be used with an extension cord when needed.
- Get hot coals in minutes without lighter fluid
- Heat-resistant handle
- Generates 550 Watts at 120 Volts for lighting briquette piles
- Easy to store when not in use
Key Features
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Heat-resistant handle |
Get hot coals in minutes without lighter fluid |
Generates 550 Watts at 120 Volts for lighting briquette piles |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 2 x 4.5 x 17.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Char Broil |
ASIN | B06W5VR3ZF |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 1258466R06 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,636 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #30 in Charcoal Starters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Assembly required | Yes |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Electric Charcoal Starter |
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Product Description
Grill safely & cleanly, without that lighter-fluid taste, using the electric charcoal starter from Char-Broil. Powered by a 120V, 550W electric heat element, the tool ignites charcoal without matches or lighter fluid. A sturdy heat-resistant handle stays cool to the touch.
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Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
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Customers like the heating and performance of the charcoal starter. For example, they say it lights up charcoal quickly and effectively. Customers are also impresseded with the taste and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on the heat up, quality, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the electric charcoal starter. They say it works well, is easy to use, and effective. Some customers also mention that the product is functional and amazing. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.
"These work great to heat up the charcoal in our kamando joe...." Read more
"...Worked well. But if eventually started tripping the circuit. The wires wore out and touched.I bought this product...." Read more
"...I was a bit skeptical but it did it's job and worked wonderful." Read more
"My original charcoal starter gave up and I needed a replacement. Works good." Read more
Customers find the solid fire fuel easy to use. They mention it gets the briquettes going in about five minutes, and the fire is ready in a few minutes. Customers also say it works quickly with no mess or stinky lighter fluid.
"Easy to use, seems sturdy and built to last." Read more
"...They always my grills taste terrific. safe and easy to use." Read more
"Hey you plug it in and it heats up. Great for starting charcoal without making your meat taste like gasoline." Read more
"Quickly and easily lights my charcoal fire every time!" Read more
Customers like the heating of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it quickly and easily lights their charcoal fire without any issues. Some say that the charcoal glows in no time. Overall, most are satisfied with the heating capabilities of the product.
"Works great on our vision grille! So easy to light lump charcoal!" Read more
"Quickly and easily lights my charcoal fire every time!" Read more
"...this however a couple of minutes like the directions said and they were burning great...." Read more
"Has a nice fire going in a short length of time. Good quality product." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it has no horrible taste like lighter fluid, and gives its flavor to the food. They also say that it leaves no aftertaste like petroleum based fires.
"...My first one finally gave out. They always my grills taste terrific. safe and easy to use." Read more
"My husband loves this. No charcoal lighter fluid taste." Read more
"Love this to start caracole vs starter fluid - does not have a flavor like starter fluid" Read more
"I love love everything about this fire starter food no longer taste/smell like lighter fluid. Five minutes and your coals are ready." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the solid fire fuel. Some mention that it's easy to use, sturdy, and built to last, while others say that it broke in no time, is very fragile, and disintegrated.
"...Worked well. But if eventually started tripping the circuit. The wires wore out and touched.I bought this product...." Read more
"Easy to use, seems sturdy and built to last." Read more
"...Didn't last a full season though before it disintegrated and shorted out." Read more
"Has a nice fire going in a short length of time. Good quality product." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat up of the solid fire fuel. Some mention it heats up fast, red hot, and cools down quickly after unplugging. However, others say that it's very fragile and melted after the second use.
"Heats up fast" Read more
"...The second one the handle melted.I suggest placing this in paper bag after every use and storing it in the garage not outside for long use." Read more
"...I bought this product. It heats up really fast. 8 min timer on the coals is all you need...." Read more
"Currently using to heat a gas water heater. It heats a 67 gallon in about 3 hours. Have left on for 12 hours multiple times and still going strong...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the solid fire fuel. Some mention that it works well for the price, while others say that it's a total waste of money.
"...cheap, works great!" Read more
"...I use my grill only 2x a week. It's a waste of money" Read more
"Clean, easy to use, and efficient. Great value." Read more
"Low cost high quality." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the length of the solid fire fuel. They mention that the cord is super short, it needs a longer cord, and it continues to short out. Some say that the starter already has a short and trips the breaker.
"...The only problem is the cord is only 2 ft long. If they just would have made it 5 feet long it would be a lot better...." Read more
"...The major problem is that the cord is very short, only about 3'. You literally have to light the briquets immediately beside your home...." Read more
"...In my case the cord wasn't long enough to reach from my outlet to the charcoal in my BBQ grill...." Read more
"It’s great but it needs a longer cord. Charge an extra buck and give us a five more feet lads." Read more
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I tried using a heat gun. The issue was a plastic smell was put on the lump. Stopped using a heat gun.
I had a China generic heat element that I bought here on amazon 7 years ago. Worked well. But if eventually started tripping the circuit. The wires wore out and touched.
I bought this product. It heats up really fast. 8 min timer on the coals is all you need. Trusted charbroil name and it does heat up faster than the previous Chinese unit I owned.
The only problem is the cord is only 2 ft long. If they just would have made it 5 feet long it would be a lot better. Now you have to get an extension cord.
Instead I took an older computer power cable soldered the wires and taped. And now I have a longer cord. This solved the short cord problem and putting a lot of extra junk (extension cord) on my deck.
If this was helpful pleas give me a thumbs up
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020
I tried using a heat gun. The issue was a plastic smell was put on the lump. Stopped using a heat gun.
I had a China generic heat element that I bought here on amazon 7 years ago. Worked well. But if eventually started tripping the circuit. The wires wore out and touched.
I bought this product. It heats up really fast. 8 min timer on the coals is all you need. Trusted charbroil name and it does heat up faster than the previous Chinese unit I owned.
The only problem is the cord is only 2 ft long. If they just would have made it 5 feet long it would be a lot better. Now you have to get an extension cord.
Instead I took an older computer power cable soldered the wires and taped. And now I have a longer cord. This solved the short cord problem and putting a lot of extra junk (extension cord) on my deck.
If this was helpful pleas give me a thumbs up