Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter
- Aluminized steel body
- Stay-cool thermoplastic handle
- Enough briquettes for a 22-1/2 inch kettle
- 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 12 inches per bullets
- 4.33 pounds
- No lighter fluid needed
Updated 21 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A large chimney starter that lights a full kettle load of charcoal evenly without lighter fluid. It needs paper or a starter cube underneath, and the listing does not include any.
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ASIN: B000WEOQV8Category: Fire Starters
Overview
Not a lighter fluid or a gas igniter, the Weber Rapidfire is a steel chimney that lights charcoal with rising heat. Briquettes go in the top, a fire starter burns below, and the cone bottom draws air up through the coals.
Lighting charcoal without fluid removes the chemical taste and gets coals ready evenly for a big kettle. The tube gets very hot, so heat resistant gloves and a safe place to set it down are worth having.
Who it's for
Kettle owners who cook for groups and want evenly lit coals will reach for it every cook. Owners of small portable grills will find the capacity more than they need.
Pros and cons
- No lighter fluid needed
- Large capacity for a full kettle
- Stay cool handle
- Aluminized steel resists heat
- Fire starter not included
- Body gets very hot
- Dimensions differ between bullets and specs
Performance notes
Lighting speed comes from the chimney effect: heat from the starter rises through the tube and pulls fresh air in at the cone bottom. Coals at the bottom ignite first and spread upward. Fill level and charcoal type set how long it takes.
Specifications
| Brand | Weber |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions | 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 12 inches (bullets); 12.7 x 8.1 x 12.5 inches (specs) |
| Item weight | 4.33 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | Enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminized steel |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Chimney starter |
| Handle | Stay-cool thermoplastic |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Weber Rapidfire a lighter fluid replacement?
Yes. Weber says the cone bottom ensures a fast start and eliminates the need for lighter fluid.
How much charcoal does the Weber Rapidfire hold?
It holds enough briquettes for a 22-1/2-inch kettle grill.
Does the Weber Rapidfire handle get hot?
It has a stay-cool thermoplastic handle.