On Apr 28, 7:44 pm, Sqwertz wrote:

I've always used lighter fluid and have never had a lighter fluid
taste.

Of course I always take off the body and lid of the R2D2 before
lighting it, and let it burn for 10-15 minutes.

You might give it a whirl. There is a definite taste difference, once
I had a hard time believing. I never liked those chimneys until I got
the Weber model. They actually hold enough charcoal and/or wood to
make them quite useful

I found out last summer that they will also light all wood (seasoned)
for grilling, no charcoal needed. We started up a chimney of oak/
pecan and grilled chicken and sausage on an all wood fire just
tonight.

I think the best thing about the chimneys (besides the taste) is when
you want a good bed of lit, burning coals. If I use charcoal, I put
in charcoal to the top of the chimney and then stack some 1/2 fist
sized pieces on top to light along with the chimney of charcoal. It
all lights at once and is all ready to go at the same time. No smoke
from any partially lit charcoal or scorching flavoring wood.

For steaks, the chimney is the best. You can literally light and burn
your coals to bright orange/white charcoal ready for the grill, and
get plenty of it all at once.

And at $14, it paid for itself in lighter fuel in about 2 months. I
hated those old POS models they sold everywhere, but the Weber chimney
is a no-brainer.

Robert