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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,

No, there isn't. I used to use a chimney, and often use it at work
and school (where we have bigger smokers for groups), and there is
NO taste of lighter fluid.

People who use a lot of lighter fluid, squirt down the sides and
bottom of their smoker/firepan, and don't let it burn off completely
and vented may have this problem, but I sure don't.

-sw