Review of Charcoal Companion Electric Charcoal Starter

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For years I battled with lighter fluid and other charcoal lighting techniques. While ultimately all other techniques worked, this device takes all of the effort out of lighting charcoal. Plus, you only get that great charcoal flavor... no bad lighter fluid taste.

All you have to do is bury this little guy in between a mound of coals and in about 10 minutes your good to go. Wind doesn't affect the heating process like it would using a traditional match/lighter fluid method. So simple!

My only wish is that the power chord were a little longer. But that is easy to overcome with an extension chord.

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I was skeptical about the electric charcoal starters. I don't like starter fluid and it is windy here a lot so a paper starter can be dangerous. I have used this device for several months numerous times, even in very heavy winds. It works perfect everytime. I just pile up the coals on top. Plug it in for 14 minutes (with an outdoor extension chord) cut the power add and arrange charcoal. Give the charcoal about 10 more minutes to heat properly and that it is it. Perfect coals every time.

Update: I was looking through my old reviews and just wanted to let everyone know I will have used this two years in Aug with no issues. It still works perfect and we BBQ all the time.

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I had my doubts about how well this would work, but went ahead based on other reviews. It worked exactly as billed. I left it in the specified eight minutes, removed it, and within a total of 20 minutes had a nice hot fire.

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The charcoal starter I replaced had a 27 inch cord; this one has a twelve inch cord, necessitating use of an extension It does not seem to heat the charcoal as thoroughly at its predecessor, either. I'm not particularly satisfied with it.

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I have used it a few times and it does a very effective job at lighting coals without having to use kerosene. I would highly recommend this for people that like using natural wood or natural charcoal to avoid the chemical residue.

Other reviews say it burns out after awhile. I have only used it five times. When and if it burns out I'll update this review. In my experience usually when tools like this burn out it's because of misuse. You don't want to let electric items that use a lot of power run for too long or put them under too much stress. Get the fire started and then pull it out right away.