Homedepot has one for $9.99

Does it matter what brand?

I never used one before, I plan on getting one to use with a WSM.

thanks

"Pete" > wrote in message
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> Homedepot has one for $9.99
>
> Does it matter what brand?
>
> I never used one before, I plan on getting one to use with a WSM.
>
> thanks

Does not matter at all. The more expensive ones may be a bit larger or have
a better handle. They all work.

"Pete" > wrote in message
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> Homedepot has one for $9.99
>
> Does it matter what brand?
>
I think it makes a diffrence--the weber chimney starts the charcoal faster
and last longer than the discount brands!! I've tested them and the weber
wins hands down. Plus I believe the weber is still amde in Americabut don't
have any new ones around to check right now. Usually buy a few(great gifts)
when Amazon has a sale for about 12 bucks a piece.

Of course this is my opinion but I am a weber fan

Buzz

"Buzz1" > wrote in message
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>
> "Pete" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Homedepot has one for $9.99
> >
> > Does it matter what brand?
> >
> I think it makes a diffrence--the weber chimney starts the charcoal faster
> and last longer than the discount brands!! I've tested them and the weber
> wins hands down. Plus I believe the weber is still amde in Americabut
don't

I have to agree with Buzz1 here. I have three chimney starters, one being
the Weber.

I lit all three of them for testing to see if it really mattered. I tried
to make my
them exactly alike (amount and size of the lump, 2 sheets of newspaper
crumpled
the same). I even tried to block all of the wind so none of them had an
advantage.

During the test, the Weber starter seemed to get the coals going faster. I
do not
know if it has something to do with the design of the air slots but I found
it rather
interesting.

Anyways, the Weber starter had the charcol ready to go about 2 to 3 minutes
faster
than its competitors.

Some people may think this was a stupid thing to do but I was severely
bored, no
meat hanging around the house to Q and felt the need to play with fire.

moncho

"Steve Wertz" > wrote in message
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> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 21:03:42 -0600, Pete >
> wrote:
>
> >Homedepot has one for $9.99
> >
> >Does it matter what brand?
> >
> >I never used one before, I plan on getting one to use with a WSM.
>
> I use a empty can that held 3.5lbs of cashews. Full, it was $10.
>
> -sw

I use a couple of empty Folgers coffee cans (large ones from my office) with
riveted on handles. Work fine for me. Lowe's has a chimney for about six
bucks if you're DIY challenged.

"Pete" > wrote in message
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> Homedepot has one for $9.99
>
> Does it matter what brand?
>
> I never used one before, I plan on getting one to use with a WSM.
>
> thanks

I use a plain coffee can with a shitload of 3/8 holes
drilled it. No handle. I use a pair of channel-locks
to hold the can, or the leather welding gloves I
keep around for grill duty. Cheap & effective.

--
Tank

Welcome to the "Q" Zone

In article >,
"Buzz1" > wrote:
>>
>I think it makes a diffrence--the weber chimney starts the charcoal faster
>and last longer than the discount brands!! I've tested them and the weber
>wins hands down.

I like the bail on the Weber chimney, too. Helps control the
coal-dumping, and keep things just a little safer.

--
Mark Shaw contact info at homepage --> http://www.panix.com/~mshaw
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"Grown men are not comfortable explaining why they want to use the sniper
rifle on fictional dogs with speech impediments." -James Lileks

I've only used one - the cheap one from Home Depot. It works good enough
for me. If you like to spend money get one a little more expensive. In the
end they'll all probably get the job done just fine.


Pete > wrote in message
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> Homedepot has one for $9.99
>
> Does it matter what brand?
>
> I never used one before, I plan on getting one to use with a WSM.
>
> thanks

I agree with the Weber chimney recommendation.

It's bigger, so it holds more lump and lights it better than the El Cheapos.