Charcoal Chimney Starter with BBQ Starter Gun

Prepare charcoal and briquettes for grilling with this charcoal chimney starter and BBQ Starter Gun. The two-piece set includes a black metal chimney starter and a manual air blower. The starter measures approximately 17 x 27.5 cm and features ventilation openings and a wooden handle.

The BBQ Starter Gun directs additional air towards the burning charcoal. This supplies extra oxygen and helps the fire spread through the chimney starter. The gun does not produce a flame and is not a lighter. You still need suitable firelighters, natural fire-starting wool or another appropriate BBQ ignition method.

This charcoal starter set is exclusively available at Discountershop and can be used with a charcoal barbecue, kettle grill, smoker or kamado.

What Is Included in the Set?

The package contains two parts:

• One black metal charcoal chimney starter measuring approximately 17 x 27.5 cm
• One manual BBQ Starter Gun for additional airflow

The cylindrical starter works as a chimney for charcoal and briquettes. Ventilation openings at the bottom allow air to enter, while warm air rises through the fuel. This creates continuous airflow through the charcoal.

The manual Starter Gun supports this process by directing extra air towards the lower ventilation openings or glowing coals.

Fast BBQ Starter with Natural Air Circulation

A chimney starter uses the chimney effect. As heat and smoke rise, fresh air is drawn through the openings at the bottom. The lowest pieces of charcoal begin to glow and transfer heat to the layers above.

This fast BBQ starter can help you:

• Ignite charcoal more evenly
• Heat briquettes together inside one starter
• Reduce the need to fan the fire with cardboard
• Direct airflow towards the fuel
• Transfer glowing coals into the barbecue
• Prepare a grill, smoker, kamado or kettle barbecue

The required heating time depends on the fuel, quantity, weather conditions and chosen fire-starting method. Check the charcoal visually instead of relying on one fixed ignition time.

The BBQ Starter Gun Is Not a Lighter

The included BBQ Starter Gun is a manual air blower. It does not create a spark and does not produce a flame. Light the firelighters first with a suitable long lighter or long match.

Once the lower charcoal begins to burn, direct the airflow towards the ventilation openings or glowing coals. Use short, controlled bursts. Excessive airflow may move ash, sparks or small glowing particles.

The set works as a BBQ grill fire starter, but the actual ignition must come from suitable firelighters or another safe flame source.

How to Use a Charcoal Chimney Starter

Use the charcoal starter outdoors only. Place it on a flat, heat-resistant and non-combustible surface.

• Fill the chimney with charcoal or briquettes
• Place suitable firelighters or natural fire-starting wool underneath
• Light the fire-starting material carefully
• Allow the charcoal at the bottom to begin burning
• Use the Starter Gun to add controlled airflow
• Wait until most of the fuel is glowing and covered with a grey ash layer
• Put on heat-resistant barbecue gloves
• Hold the wooden handle firmly
• Pour the hot charcoal slowly into the barbecue
• Arrange the coals for direct or indirect grilling

Never add flammable liquid to burning or hot charcoal. Do not move the starter while the contents are burning unevenly or producing active flames.

Suitable for Charcoal and Briquettes

This barbecue briquette starter is suitable for standard barbecue briquettes, lump charcoal and other charcoal intended for grilling. Briquettes generally burn more evenly and for longer, while lump charcoal often responds more quickly to additional airflow.

Use this chimney starter for:

• Direct grilling of burgers, sausages and skewers
• Indirect cooking of larger food portions
• Preheating charcoal for a kamado
• Preparing a kettle barbecue
• Adding glowing charcoal to a smoker
• Starting a barbecue in the garden, on a suitable terrace or at a campsite

Always check whether charcoal barbecues and open flames are permitted at the chosen location.

Metal Construction, Size and Handle

The starter is made from black metal and measures approximately 17 cm wide and 27.5 cm high. Its wooden handle helps increase the distance between your hand and the hot cylinder, but it does not provide complete protection against heat.

The material is specified as metal. Stainless steel is not specified for this model. Customers looking specifically for a stainless steel chimney starter should take this into account before purchasing.

Main Product Features

• Two-piece set with chimney starter and manual air blower
• Approximate dimensions: 17 x 27.5 cm
• Black metal construction
• Wooden handle
• Ventilation openings for natural airflow
• Suitable for charcoal and barbecue briquettes
• BBQ Starter Gun produces airflow only
• Gun does not create a spark or flame
• Suitable for barbecues, grills, smokers and kamados
• Exclusively available at Discountershop

Advantages During BBQ Preparation

A charcoal chimney starter keeps the fuel together while it heats. This makes it easier to see how far the charcoal has progressed and to transfer the glowing coals into the barbecue.

The main advantages include:

• Concentrated heat around the charcoal
• Natural airflow through the lower openings
• Manual air blower for additional oxygen
• Suitable for both lump charcoal and briquettes
• Wooden handle for controlled lifting
• Useful for direct and indirect grilling setups
• No electrical connection required for the Starter Gun

How to Use the BBQ Starter Gun

First ignite the firelighters and allow the lower charcoal to catch fire. Place the nozzle of the Starter Gun near the ventilation openings without touching the hot metal.

Operate the blower in short intervals. Watch the sparks and ash while adding air. Stop immediately if glowing particles begin to spread outside the safe barbecue area.

Do not point the Starter Gun towards people, animals, dry plants, clothing or flammable objects. The blower is intended only to support airflow around charcoal that has already been lit.

Short Safety Warning

Use the charcoal starter outdoors and keep it away from children, pets and flammable materials. Wear heat-resistant barbecue gloves and keep your face away from smoke, sparks and rising heat.

The metal cylinder becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it during or immediately after use. Never place the hot starter on grass, wood, plastic or another combustible surface. Allow every part to cool completely before cleaning or storage.

Cleaning and Storage

Remove ash only after the starter has cooled completely. Wipe the metal clean and store the set in a dry place. Dry the starter if it becomes wet to reduce the risk of surface deterioration.

Do not use the manual air blower if it is damaged or no longer operates smoothly. A specific cleaning method for the Starter Gun is not specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a charcoal chimney starter work?

A charcoal chimney starter uses rising heat to draw fresh air through the lower ventilation openings. The charcoal at the bottom ignites first, then transfers heat upwards until the remaining charcoal or briquettes begin glowing.

Do you need a charcoal chimney starter?

A chimney starter is not essential, but it keeps charcoal together while heating and makes glowing coals easier to transfer. It is particularly useful for people who regularly cook with charcoal or briquettes.

What is a charcoal chimney starter?

A charcoal chimney starter is a ventilated metal cylinder that holds charcoal above burning firelighters. Its shape concentrates heat and supports airflow before the hot coals are poured into the barbecue.

How do you use a briquette starter?

Fill the starter with briquettes, place lit firelighters underneath and wait until the briquettes glow. Use the manual blower only for extra airflow, then pour the fuel carefully while wearing heat-resistant gloves.