Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter
The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter is a great sidekick for any backyard BBQ. Its the quickest and most convenient way to get your charcoal or briquettes burning. The 2-handle design gives you more control and safety when youre pouring lit fuel, and itll reduce your preheat time to 20-25 minutes, giving you more time to start smoking, grilling, or slow-cooking. Great for taking the hassle out of lighting your charcoal. Too easy!
The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter is a great sidekick for any backyard BBQ. Its the quickest and most convenient way to get your charcoal or briquettes burning. The 2-handle design gives you more control and safety when youre pouring lit fuel, and itll reduce your preheat time to 20-25 minutes, giving you more time to start smoking, grilling, or slow-cooking. Great for taking the hassle out of lighting your charcoal. Too easy!
The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter is a great sidekick for any backyard BBQ. Its the quickest and most convenient way to get your charcoal or briquettes burning. The 2-handle design gives you more control and safety when youre pouring lit fuel, and itll reduce your preheat time to 20-25 minutes, giving you more time to start smoking, grilling, or slow-cooking. Great for taking the hassle out of lighting your charcoal. Too easy!
The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter is a great sidekick for any backyard BBQ. Its the quickest and most convenient way to get your charcoal or briquettes burning. The 2-handle design gives you more control and safety when youre pouring lit fuel, and itll reduce your preheat time to 20-25 minutes, giving you more time to start smoking, grilling, or slow-cooking. Great for taking the hassle out of lighting your charcoal. Too easy!
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The lowest price for Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter right now is $39.95 at Randall Heating, compared across 24 retailers.
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Prices last updated 30 June 2026.
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Weber Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter Charcoal Grill Accessory That Lights Coals in Under 15 Minutes, Ideal for Smaller Grills (Smokey Joe & Jumbo
Delivery between 6–9 July $29
originally posted on weber.com
I have two of these; in less than 3 months, one plastic handle melted off completely, and the other is severely deformed. This despite following the instructions that were included. I boggles the mind that a product intended for holding flaming coals can’t handle the temperatures that the product produces.
originally posted on weber.com
I have always piled charcoal briquettes in the center of my grill and doused them with lighter fluid to get my grill started. Overall I have been satisfied with the results. However I never liked the residue the lighter fluid deposited on the sides of my grill bowl. I couldn't help thinking that those repeated deposits over the years was affecting the flavor of my grilled food especially when I used the dome.Recently I purchased a new Jumbo Joe grill and decided to give the Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter a try in conjunction with the Rapidfire Fire Starters for my charcoal. I have been very pleased with the results. The combination of the two products have started my charcoal quickly and has prevented that deposit of petroleum film on the sides of my grill bowl. ... MoreI have always piled charcoal briquettes in the center of my grill and doused them with lighter fluid to get my grill started. Overall I have been satisfied with the results. However I never liked the residue the lighter fluid deposited on the sides of my grill bowl. I couldn't help thinking that those repeated deposits over the years was affecting the flavor of my grilled food especially when I used the dome.Recently I purchased a new Jumbo Joe grill and decided to give the Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter a try in conjunction with the Rapidfire Fire Starters for my charcoal. I have been very pleased with the results. The combination of the two products have started my charcoal quickly and has prevented that deposit of petroleum film on the sides of my grill bowl. My experience has been that only 1 fire starter under my Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter is required to have my charcoal ready to go in about 15 minutes. Upon lighting the Chimney Starter directs all the smoke and soot up and away from the sides of my grill. I will not go back to my old method.
originally posted on ebay.com
I have an old fire starter chimney that has lasted me for over 10 years. Finally the spot welded handle broke off. so I decided it was time to replace with a new one. After much deliberation of design, I came to the conclusion that my old one never had the ventilation this fire starter had. so I decided the price was right & could only benefit from improvement. After all Weber has been making bbq grills for as long as I can remember. So after using for the 1st time, I noticed my time was cut in half to achieve that ashen look when the briquettes are ready to use. I recommend this product for those that love the taste that charcoal grilling provides. Closes in the difference between gas grills instant start & the advantage of flavor. Thanks Weber!
| Country of origin | USA |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 15 x 8 x 25 centimetres |
| Is dishwasher safe | No |
Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter
Free delivery
Weber Rapid Fire Chimney Starter
Free delivery
Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter
Weber – RapidFire Compact Chimney Starter
I have two of these; in less than 3 months, one plastic handle melted off completely, and the other is severely deformed. This despite following the instructions that were included. I boggles the mind that a product intended for holding flaming coals can’t handle the temperatures that the product produces.
I have always piled charcoal briquettes in the center of my grill and doused them with lighter fluid to get my grill started. Overall I have been satisfied with the results. However I never liked the residue the lighter fluid deposited on the sides of my grill bowl. I couldn't help thinking that those repeated deposits over the years was affecting the flavor of my grilled food especially when I used the dome.Recently I purchased a new Jumbo Joe grill and decided to give the Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter a try in conjunction with the Rapidfire Fire Starters for my charcoal. I have been very pleased with the results. The combination of the two products have started my charcoal quickly and has prevented that deposit of petroleum film on the sides of my grill bowl. ... MoreI have always piled charcoal briquettes in the center of my grill and doused them with lighter fluid to get my grill started. Overall I have been satisfied with the results. However I never liked the residue the lighter fluid deposited on the sides of my grill bowl. I couldn't help thinking that those repeated deposits over the years was affecting the flavor of my grilled food especially when I used the dome.Recently I purchased a new Jumbo Joe grill and decided to give the Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter a try in conjunction with the Rapidfire Fire Starters for my charcoal. I have been very pleased with the results. The combination of the two products have started my charcoal quickly and has prevented that deposit of petroleum film on the sides of my grill bowl. My experience has been that only 1 fire starter under my Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter is required to have my charcoal ready to go in about 15 minutes. Upon lighting the Chimney Starter directs all the smoke and soot up and away from the sides of my grill. I will not go back to my old method.
I have an old fire starter chimney that has lasted me for over 10 years. Finally the spot welded handle broke off. so I decided it was time to replace with a new one. After much deliberation of design, I came to the conclusion that my old one never had the ventilation this fire starter had. so I decided the price was right & could only benefit from improvement. After all Weber has been making bbq grills for as long as I can remember. So after using for the 1st time, I noticed my time was cut in half to achieve that ashen look when the briquettes are ready to use. I recommend this product for those that love the taste that charcoal grilling provides. Closes in the difference between gas grills instant start & the advantage of flavor. Thanks Weber!
I've never found a better way to start a charcoal fire! I like this so much that I bought a friend one for her grill, and she loves it. Never fails to light the charcoal. And without the smell, chemicals, or fire risk of expensive fluid starters. A few crumpled paper sheets cost nothing. And, if you have the 22" Weber kettle, filling the starter to the top provides what I think is the perfect amount for most cooking work. And it has lasted for 20 years.
Have you ever had food that had a funny taste to it, but you just couldn’t figure out what it is? That is until you see the person in charge of the grill get wide eyed excitement when they squeeze a half bottle of lighter fluid onto the charcoal with food on the grill! Everybody has that one family member that says the grill isn’t hot enough, and loves to see fireballs shoot out of the grill. Well the Weber rapidfire chimney starter can put an end to that and that funny tasting food. No more worrying about buying lighter fluid or storing it in a safe place ever again! Fill it up with your favorite charcoal, stuff the bottom with paper or old newspaper, light it in the bottom of your grill, and wait for the charcoal to get white hot. After that, get a pair of oven ... MoreHave you ever had food that had a funny taste to it, but you just couldn’t figure out what it is? That is until you see the person in charge of the grill get wide eyed excitement when they squeeze a half bottle of lighter fluid onto the charcoal with food on the grill! Everybody has that one family member that says the grill isn’t hot enough, and loves to see fireballs shoot out of the grill. Well the Weber rapidfire chimney starter can put an end to that and that funny tasting food. No more worrying about buying lighter fluid or storing it in a safe place ever again! Fill it up with your favorite charcoal, stuff the bottom with paper or old newspaper, light it in the bottom of your grill, and wait for the charcoal to get white hot. After that, get a pair of oven gloves, and dump the charcoal. It’s just that easy. Your food will taste great and you don’t have to worry about a pyrotechnic show. I won’t grill without one again. Buy one, you won’t regret it.
Worked well, but the charcoal capacity is really far too small for our Weber 47cm diameter barbecue, despite what the makers say.A lot of people swear by using a chimney starter to light their barbecue, but personally, I didn't find that using one gave us any real advantage. We have always got good results by using enough top quality charcoal, and making sure it is properly, and evenly, ignited in the first place. Using the chimney starter actually slowed things down, as due to its small capacity we had to add more charcoal and wait for it to burn properly before we could cook.To sum up, this device would probably be fine for using with a very small barbecue, especially with poorer quality fuel, but it's not for us.
I have bought a few of these as I frequently bbq. As other comments the rivets rust and break. You can throw a nut and bolt in there. Constant issue that WEBER SHOULD CHANGE. I don't leave my chimney out in the elements once it has cooled. Here's something brand new gray then black high heat paint. Once you've used it you can just use a few coats of flat black. Looks great I think.
I bought a cheapo chimney starter before I sprung for this one and the cheapo starter almost burned me. Beware of chimney starters with cheap handles that are just pressure fit into wood, instead of screwed on tight like this one. The cheap one I bought was a safety hazard as the handle came apart while I was trying to dump the coals. Be safe with your coals and get a chimney with a sturdy handle.Plus you can flip it upside down to light a small amount of coals for smoking. The wire thingy that you are supposed to grab with your other hand to help tilt is good if you are not comfortable flipping it with one hand. I removed it as I light this thing upside down all the time and it gets in the way.All you need to light it is 1 match and some newsprint or brown ... MoreI bought a cheapo chimney starter before I sprung for this one and the cheapo starter almost burned me. Beware of chimney starters with cheap handles that are just pressure fit into wood, instead of screwed on tight like this one. The cheap one I bought was a safety hazard as the handle came apart while I was trying to dump the coals. Be safe with your coals and get a chimney with a sturdy handle.Plus you can flip it upside down to light a small amount of coals for smoking. The wire thingy that you are supposed to grab with your other hand to help tilt is good if you are not comfortable flipping it with one hand. I removed it as I light this thing upside down all the time and it gets in the way.All you need to light it is 1 match and some newsprint or brown paper bag. The paper is honestly faster than just about anything else and can be acquired for free.Most importantly, be safe everybody! Happy grilling.
i cant believe how much time and lighter fluid i wasted trying to get a grill fire ready before i bought thisi had tried everything soaking charcoal in gas the pyramid, fire would not stay on.with this product all you do is fill with your favorite charcoal and light gas cubes under it and in 10 minutes your charcoal is ready for you to throw in your grill and get it readythis is a list of things i always keep handy when i grill1 this item2 digital meat thermometer3 big white onion to clean grill after it is hot4 heat resistant gloves5 big plastic container to season meat6 5 big yellow lemons and meat seasoning7 matches8 a pack of beer chilling in cooler on ice9 bluetooth speaker
I wanted to get away from chemicals to light our Bar B Que, I remembered my father-in-law had a cylinder starter he placed newspaper underneath and then poured the charcoal inside the top. I bought this today and crumpled a few sheets of newspaper loosely just like I had remembered. It smoked excessively at first so much so I thought about getting a blanket and doing smoke signals seriously. The paper was gone it was still smoking I wasn't sure if this was a fail or not. I walked in the house a few minuets later I returned to find flames and the charcoal glowing. Oh yes it was perfect and in less time then the pile takes. I was so impressed I did it again only with a full load of charcoal same impressive results with no chemicals just a few sheets of crumpled ... MoreI wanted to get away from chemicals to light our Bar B Que, I remembered my father-in-law had a cylinder starter he placed newspaper underneath and then poured the charcoal inside the top. I bought this today and crumpled a few sheets of newspaper loosely just like I had remembered. It smoked excessively at first so much so I thought about getting a blanket and doing smoke signals seriously. The paper was gone it was still smoking I wasn't sure if this was a fail or not. I walked in the house a few minuets later I returned to find flames and the charcoal glowing. Oh yes it was perfect and in less time then the pile takes. I was so impressed I did it again only with a full load of charcoal same impressive results with no chemicals just a few sheets of crumpled newspaper. The cylinder is made heavy-duty it's well ventilated to get those coals heated incredibly fast. It is worth the money and saves time. I love it!
| Country of origin | USA |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 15 x 8 x 25 centimetres |
| Is dishwasher safe | No |
