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Offline Wortho

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Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« on: July 14, 2012, 07:18:57 PM »
Just came back from Sweden and the BIL had an electric powered barbecue starter for the weber. Must say I was impressed how well it worked and was wondering if anyone has come across any over here?
I did find one place online but seemed a bit pricy at $50 + shipping http://www.easycharcoalbbq.com/

Understand they are not much use for camping due to needing 240v (800w) but intend to use it for home use only.

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Re: Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2012, 07:53:32 PM »
I have a Looftlighter ,from Bunnings.
It is Australian Electrical approved.
not sure on the one you linked to.
Looftlighter was about $40
see here ,I did a bit of a speel on one.
http://www.aussiebbq.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5364
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Re: Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 06:08:16 AM »
Quote from: Tom on July 14, 2012, 07:53:32 PM
I have a Looftlighter ,from Bunnings.
It is Australian Electrical approved.
not sure on the one you linked to.
Looftlighter was about $40
see here ,I did a bit of a speel on one.
http://www.aussiebbq.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5364
Cheers.
Titch


'Tom' hasnt been online on myswag since February.
The link to the above write up on thebbq forum was edited back in March and its no longer there.
I looked at the loof lighter at bunnings today, $39.95
Was after some more feedback on one of these.
I normally use a little bit of firelighter if I'm using heat beads in the Cobb and I think keeping the bag under the patio, in a box, they might have got a little damp. Using heat bead brand.
I normally have been using the cobb stones, Cobb brickettes and the coconut husks ones, but if I'm just doing something small for the wife and I, then they burn for too long and are a bit pricey.

Wondering if the 'loof lighter' might be a worthwhile addition to the bbq series......?
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Re: Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2013, 07:29:19 PM »
wife surprised me today,........Bought me a Heat Bead brand barbeque starter.

Pretty big heat bead chimney.

http://www.heatbeads.com.au/product/heat-beads-bbq-starter/

Cant wait to get it dirty and black and start to use those heat beads.
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Re: Re: Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2013, 08:12:55 AM »
Quote from: cruisindub on July 28, 2013, 07:29:19 PM
wife surprised me today,........Bought me a Heat Bead brand barbeque starter.

Pretty big heat bead chimney.

http://www.heatbeads.com.au/product/heat-beads-bbq-starter/

Cant wait to get it dirty and black and start to use those heat beads.


Excellent bit of kit
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Re: Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2013, 10:55:48 PM »
Quote from: Marschy on July 29, 2013, 08:12:55 AM
Excellent bit of kit

Looking forward to using it.

Didnt get used today, was home too late for prepping dinner. Bit dissapointing really.

I mean, considering I got it yesterday and didnt use it last night, and not again tonight either............   Cant wait to get it dirty !!
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Re: Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2013, 07:46:10 AM »
2 fuel bricks and bobs your uncle. It takes about 15 minutes, tops, to get all the brickettes glowing. More fuel bricks and it works even better.

Fantastic for getting charcoal going, I use the chimney for my Weber Go-Anywhere grill and also for getting a bed of coals going quickly for my brazier fireplace.

I buy 20kg bags of charcoal for about $30/bag. If I use them for only the Weber I get about 15 chimneys.
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Re: Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2013, 09:13:54 AM »
I use a basket like this on the butane .... Works well, as well.

I like the dedicated gizmo though.



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Re: Electric barbecue starter (heat bead type)
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2013, 04:36:48 PM »
Sawtoday,  instant light heat beads?  Anyone used them? Are they as easy as the pack says?
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