21st Century GB45A1 Electric Charcoal Starter

For lighting wood chips or charcoal it's the best. No fuel needed, no gross tastes from petrochemicals, and will have chips or charcoal in flame in under 20 minutes. Best used with a charcoal sleeve, but also works just piled into a bbq or lodge grill and left to do it's thing.I was nervous first couple times using it, but the little stand it has, plus the overall length and shape has proven to be quite stable and resistant to bumping or knocking over. Obviously if you have little ones or pets take great care as this will get bright red glowing hot in very little time and stays that way for a while.

I have been using this type charcoal lighter for over 25 years. I have not been able to purchase one locally so l found it on Amazon. It is easy to use and there is no lighter fluid taste or smell on your food.

So far so good - get's red hot and starts the lump coal within 7-10 minutes

I've used a lot of different starters over the years. I've found this one to be a good value; heats reasonably quickly, it's reasonably well-made - no problems with the handle, no flaking of the heating element - and it cost a good bit less than several I've used.

Only used twice, but works great for lighting charcoal

Junk. Quit working after 4 uses. And 3 days past the 30 day return. Look elsewhere

cooking w/o possible taste of lighter fluid is great

Charcoal ready in 15 minutes, clean cooking with no petroleum odor