--- product_id: 1124416 title: "Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Use With Charcoal Grills, Aluminized Steel" price: "€ 37.48" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1124416-weber-rapidfire-chimney-starter-for-use-with-charcoal-grills-aluminized store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Reduces ignition time by 30% Lights coals in 15-20 minutes Heat shield protects handle Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Use With Charcoal Grills, Aluminized Steel **Price:** € 37.48 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Light up your grill game faster than your weekend plans! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Use With Charcoal Grills, Aluminized Steel - **How much does it cost?** € 37.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1124416-weber-rapidfire-chimney-starter-for-use-with-charcoal-grills-aluminized) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rapid Ignition Power:** Cone-shaped grate exposes more briquettes for 30% faster lighting - • **Optimized Airflow Design:** Ventilated chamber maximizes oxygen flow for even, consistent coal heating - • **Generous 1.6 Gallon Capacity:** Holds up to 5.7 lbs of charcoal for uninterrupted grilling sessions - • **Ergonomic Dual-Handle Control:** Comfortable side handle plus flip-up helper handle for secure, two-handed pouring - • **Durable Aluminized Steel Build:** Engineered to last season after season with heat-resistant protection ## Overview The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter is a professional-grade charcoal ignition tool crafted from durable aluminized steel. Its unique cone-shaped bottom grate and ventilated chamber accelerate airflow, reducing charcoal ignition time to just 15-20 minutes. Featuring ergonomic dual handles with a heat shield, it offers safe, controlled pouring of hot coals. With a large 1.6-gallon capacity, it supports extended grilling sessions without interruption. Trusted by thousands, this chimney starter transforms charcoal grilling into a fast, efficient, and foolproof ritual every millennial manager will appreciate. ## Description Get your fire burning quickly and safely with the must-have tool for all charcoal grillers. The durable, aluminized steel Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter allows you to light charcoal briquettes quickly and evenly. The large-capacity, ventilated chimney is uniquely constructed to enable airflow, exposing more briquettes and reducing ignition time. Chimney starter features a unique, cone-shaped bottom grate that exposes more surface area of the coals to flame for fast and even lighting. The large bottom chamber is easy to fill with lighter cubes or fire starter of your choice. This Weber chimney starter for charcoal grills includes two handles to provide you with optimal control. When your coals are hot and ready for cooking, grab the thermoplastic handle with one hand and the top, wire handle with your other hand to direct fuel exactly where you want it. The heat shield reduces heat transfer to handle, but you should still wear gloves when chimney is hot and you're pouring hot briquettes. To get started, simply place chimney starter over a lighter cube or crumpled newspaper, light your preferred fire starter, and you're well on your way. Fast, simple, and no lighter fuel required. Weber grilling accessories are constructed to offer the same long-lasting level of performance as our grills, so your grilling is a success every time. Review: Every man should be born with one of these in his hands. - This product borders on miraculous. I have been grilling for nearly twenty years but have never thought to pick up one of these. Everyone has their little tricks to get their BBQ lit and fired up. But lets face it, we've all been failed by our little tricks more often than we'd like to admit. Like many of the other reviewers listed here, I too saw Alton Brown, from Good Eats, highly praise the magic of a charcoal chimney; and yet I still wasn't motivated enough to order one of these. However, my mother was kind enough to order one for me as a gift (although she did ask me to show her which brand/model I wanted). I've only had this thing for a little over a month but I simply can't remember what my BBQing/grilling life was like before I owned this magical tool. It works so well, efficiently, and effectively, that I swear it borders on voodoo. It really is as simple as dumping your charcoal into the chimney, wadding up two pages of newspaper and stuffing it under the chimney, then simply lighting the newspaper. That's it! No lighter fluid whatsoever. None. Zero. In 15-20 minutes, you'll have perfectly red coals and you're ready to grill. It really is that easy. I have used it around ten times, in all kinds of weather (strong wind, dead calm, pouring rain with high humidity, single digit freezing temperatures) and it has never failed me. In fact, not only has it never failed me, it has never failed to impress me. Each time I think, "Alright, the last couple times must have been flukes. There's no way it's really this easy. It's got to fail this time." The sad truth is, it makes me feel stupid for not having used one for the last twenty years. And that's why I think every man should be born with one of these in his hands. It really will make your life easier. Now, some stuff about the product and its usage: It's made of nice thick metal that feels sturdy (but not so heavy as to be awkward to handle). Not flimsy in the least. It feels like it's built to last. The wire grate at the bottom (that keeps the charcoal from falling out) is also made of very thick wire. And as stated in the description, has a cone shape to it, which increases the real estate of how much charcoal is exposed to the flame from the burning newspaper (which helps the charcoal take the flame that much faster). There is a separate flat sheet of metal between the chimney and the handle, which acts as a heat shield, protecting your knuckles from the heat high heat that's radiating from the chimney. (While not necessary for this application, I also have a pair of full-arm-length welder's gloves when I BBQ, to protect my hands, arms, and sleeves from the extreme heat while I'm rearranging the hot coals in my BBQ. And I recommend the gloves to everyone! They're cheap, effective, and add an extra level of safety.) There seems to be a lot of discussion about where to place your chimney when it's in use (on cement is an obvious choice, on a wooden deck not so much) When I light my chimney, I like to set it in the BBQ on the fire grate (the grate that you ordinarily put the charcoal on), because it's obviously designed to take the heat, and I don't have to worry about it leaving any black scorch marks on my cement walkway. That being said, there are times when that's not an option. Such as: One of the things that really makes this gizmo shine is the versatility it offers you when grilling. For example, if you're grilling a large piece of meat that won't be finished before your coals burn out, the chimney comes to your rescue! As your coals start to die down, simply put a new load of fresh coals in your chimney and fire it up. 15-20 minutes later, you have a whole new batch of red coals that can now be dumped into your BBQ, with no loss of cooking time, or dealing with the hassle of trying to light new charcoal in a BBQ that already has meat on it. The only catch, is that you'll obviously have to sit the chimney somewhere else while it warms up, other than the BBQ, and a patch of cement is the obvious choice. It really all comes down to this: A charcoal chimney is one of those things that will make your life easier and (and if used properly) safer. It's dead simple to use, and hard to screw up. But most of all, it's one of those very few magical products that not only do what they promise to do, but they do it so well that they exceed all rational expectations. And hey, you can't beat the price either. I did a fair amount of research and comparison shopping before deciding on this particular charcoal chimney model. When comparing the known brand names, the remarks made by previous buyers, and of course the price: I found this one to be the best buy. And I have no regrets (other than not getting it sooner). I could not be happier with my purchase. I strongly recommend this product to everyone that cooks with charcoal. You will not be disappointed. Review: Excellent product - W ooo res very well and very durable ## Features - The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter was uniquely constructed to expose more briquettes, reducing ignition time; The cone-shaped bottom grate increases surface area of coals to flame - Quick Start: This chimney starter for charcoal grills was designed to quickly product hot coals for cooking, grilling, and smoking; Has a large, ventilated chamber below for fast fire starter ignition - Secure Grip: Features a sturdy, side handle with an ergonomic shape for a comfortable and secure grip; A flip-up helper handle on the chimney starter provides more control and lets you use two hands to pour lit charcoal - Easy Durability: Charcoal starter was made to last with durable, aluminized steel construction; A heat shield reduces heat transfer to handle; Wearing gloves is recommended when chimney starter is hot - Generous Size: The large, 1.6 gallon size of this charcoal chimney starter allows it to hold ~5.7 lbs of standard charcoal briquettes for simpler and more convenient use - Optimal Functionality: Want to get the best performance out of your Weber Chimney Starter? This product works best when it's used with Weber lighter cubes and lighter packs ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #409,165 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #336 in Fire Starters #4,361 in Outdoor Heating & Cooling | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 28,602 Reviews | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Weber - **Product Dimensions:** 2"D x 7"W x 1"H - **Special Feature:** Compact - **Color:** C - **Fuel Type:** Charcoal ## Images ![Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Use With Charcoal Grills, Aluminized Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qftFACaeL.jpg) ![Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Use With Charcoal Grills, Aluminized Steel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812U8-CQLCL.jpg) ![Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Use With Charcoal Grills, Aluminized Steel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nRqR1fMAL.jpg) ![Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Use With Charcoal Grills, Aluminized Steel - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dyZmTvHtL.jpg) ![Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Use With Charcoal Grills, Aluminized Steel - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ziHyE3RBL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every man should be born with one of these in his hands. *by G***S on January 7, 2014* This product borders on miraculous. I have been grilling for nearly twenty years but have never thought to pick up one of these. Everyone has their little tricks to get their BBQ lit and fired up. But lets face it, we've all been failed by our little tricks more often than we'd like to admit. Like many of the other reviewers listed here, I too saw Alton Brown, from Good Eats, highly praise the magic of a charcoal chimney; and yet I still wasn't motivated enough to order one of these. However, my mother was kind enough to order one for me as a gift (although she did ask me to show her which brand/model I wanted). I've only had this thing for a little over a month but I simply can't remember what my BBQing/grilling life was like before I owned this magical tool. It works so well, efficiently, and effectively, that I swear it borders on voodoo. It really is as simple as dumping your charcoal into the chimney, wadding up two pages of newspaper and stuffing it under the chimney, then simply lighting the newspaper. That's it! No lighter fluid whatsoever. None. Zero. In 15-20 minutes, you'll have perfectly red coals and you're ready to grill. It really is that easy. I have used it around ten times, in all kinds of weather (strong wind, dead calm, pouring rain with high humidity, single digit freezing temperatures) and it has never failed me. In fact, not only has it never failed me, it has never failed to impress me. Each time I think, "Alright, the last couple times must have been flukes. There's no way it's really this easy. It's got to fail this time." The sad truth is, it makes me feel stupid for not having used one for the last twenty years. And that's why I think every man should be born with one of these in his hands. It really will make your life easier. Now, some stuff about the product and its usage: It's made of nice thick metal that feels sturdy (but not so heavy as to be awkward to handle). Not flimsy in the least. It feels like it's built to last. The wire grate at the bottom (that keeps the charcoal from falling out) is also made of very thick wire. And as stated in the description, has a cone shape to it, which increases the real estate of how much charcoal is exposed to the flame from the burning newspaper (which helps the charcoal take the flame that much faster). There is a separate flat sheet of metal between the chimney and the handle, which acts as a heat shield, protecting your knuckles from the heat high heat that's radiating from the chimney. (While not necessary for this application, I also have a pair of full-arm-length welder's gloves when I BBQ, to protect my hands, arms, and sleeves from the extreme heat while I'm rearranging the hot coals in my BBQ. And I recommend the gloves to everyone! They're cheap, effective, and add an extra level of safety.) There seems to be a lot of discussion about where to place your chimney when it's in use (on cement is an obvious choice, on a wooden deck not so much) When I light my chimney, I like to set it in the BBQ on the fire grate (the grate that you ordinarily put the charcoal on), because it's obviously designed to take the heat, and I don't have to worry about it leaving any black scorch marks on my cement walkway. That being said, there are times when that's not an option. Such as: One of the things that really makes this gizmo shine is the versatility it offers you when grilling. For example, if you're grilling a large piece of meat that won't be finished before your coals burn out, the chimney comes to your rescue! As your coals start to die down, simply put a new load of fresh coals in your chimney and fire it up. 15-20 minutes later, you have a whole new batch of red coals that can now be dumped into your BBQ, with no loss of cooking time, or dealing with the hassle of trying to light new charcoal in a BBQ that already has meat on it. The only catch, is that you'll obviously have to sit the chimney somewhere else while it warms up, other than the BBQ, and a patch of cement is the obvious choice. It really all comes down to this: A charcoal chimney is one of those things that will make your life easier and (and if used properly) safer. It's dead simple to use, and hard to screw up. But most of all, it's one of those very few magical products that not only do what they promise to do, but they do it so well that they exceed all rational expectations. And hey, you can't beat the price either. I did a fair amount of research and comparison shopping before deciding on this particular charcoal chimney model. When comparing the known brand names, the remarks made by previous buyers, and of course the price: I found this one to be the best buy. And I have no regrets (other than not getting it sooner). I could not be happier with my purchase. I strongly recommend this product to everyone that cooks with charcoal. You will not be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product *by C***Y on March 27, 2026* W ooo res very well and very durable ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally and 100% worth it to add onto the Weber Charcoal Grills! Super easy and fast! *by L***N on June 16, 2016* I bought this as an add on to the Weber Premium Charcoal Grill and boy are we glad we did. I got this grill as a gift for my boyfriend who is the gourmet cook in this family and I don't cook at all. I figured he'd want a charcoal grill so that food is authentically grilled and much to my surprise he has little experience using charcoal grill. So we've been cooking on it nonstop since last weekend and learning from awesome dishes and failures how to become better at it and I don't know where we'd be without this starter. It's LARGE and holds a lot of charcoal. I ordered the starter cubes, but they haven't arrived, so we used standard charcoal and just filled it up and lit through the holes as directed. Large flames shoot off the top when it catches, so be sure that you have the starter placed on the bottom grill and not the cooking surface so you can easily pour the coals and spread them out as desired. This makes life a LOT easier and I imagine we'd have spent a lot more time trying to start the coals evenly and get cooking without this. The handle stays cool no matter what and you can easily fit enough coals in this to cook for hours without refilling it. I really recommend this over the smaller one because if you're going to do it....do it right. Why have to cook up two batches of coals just to cook your chicken and burgers? This gets your grill up to 500 degrees and ready to cook pretty fast compared to doing it the old fashioned way. Just paper and coals works fine if you don't use any starter cubes or other items. I am thrilled I chose to add this onto my gift, otherwise I think he'd have been too stressed to cook off a first meal! ## Frequently Bought Together - Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter, Silver, 7.5 - Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black - Weber 7403 Char-Basket Charcoal Briquet Holders --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1124416-weber-rapidfire-chimney-starter-for-use-with-charcoal-grills-aluminized](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1124416-weber-rapidfire-chimney-starter-for-use-with-charcoal-grills-aluminized) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*