Trigger Release Chimney Starter

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  • Studio shot of a Trigger Release Chimney Starter. The starter is a tall metal cylinder with rectangular air holes spaced around the bottom, round air holes in lines of 3 up the sides, and the Char-Griller logo embossed on the side. A handle with a black grip sticks out one side. The patented EasyDump trigger is mounted in the handle, between the grip and the main cylinder.
  • Someone uses one hand to trigger the release of burning lump charcoal into the bottom of a side fire box.
  • Lit charcoal glows inside a Trigger Release Chimney Starter
  • Someone uses one hand to release burning coal onto the charcoal grate inside the charcoal side of a Dual Fuel Pro grill.
  • Sparks fly as someone wearing heat resistant grill gloves uses one hand to pull the EasyDump trigger, releasing hot coals into the bottom of a barrel grill. He uses a second hand to support the first. Part of the cooking grate has been moved to make room to dump the coals.
  • A chimney full of unlit charcoal sits on the charcoal grate of a barrel grill. The center of the cooking grate has been removed to make room for it.
  • Trigger Release Chimney Starter specs. Width, including handle: 12 inches. Height: 12 inches. Diameter without handle: 7.6 inches. Holds up to 4 pounds of charcoal. Patented Easy Dump Handle with trigger release.

Trigger Release Chimney Starter

Model:
CG30183225
$21.99

The key to getting your charcoal started fast: The Char-Griller Chimney Starter. This charcoal Chimney Starter creates a vortex that gets your charcoal ready fast with no lighter fluid needed. Our quick release trigger system means no dangerous dumping, keeping you safer while grilling. 

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Perfect Way to Light Your Charcoal Grill

The key to getting your charcoal started fast: The Char-Griller Chimney Starter. This charcoal Chimney Starter creates a vortex that gets your charcoal ready fast with no lighter fluid needed. Our quick release trigger system means no dangerous dumping, keeping you safer while grilling. 

FEATURES OF THE Trigger Release Chimney Starter

  • LIGHT YOUR CHARCOAL GRILL - Simply load your charcoal into the Chimney Release, light a fire starter, and dump fuel into grill for a quick and easy ignition experience.
  • PERFECT FUEL AMOUNT - Holds the perfect amount of fuel for optimal cooking performance.
  • EASY CHARCOAL RELEASE - The trigger system allows for a seamless and safe way to release charcoal into your grill.
  • HEAT SHIELD HANDLE - The ABS handle includes a heat shield for a safe alternative to lighting charcoal.
  • DURABLE CONSTRUCTION - Built to withstand high heats
  • VERSATILE - Use with many styles of charcoal grills
  • Perfectly sized for small and large grills alike: this large capacity charcoal chimney starter measures 12" x 7.6" x 12"so it works well for quick lighting charcoal grills
  • Use easily with lump charcoal or briquettes
  • Patented design allows coals to release with pull of the fingers
  • Coals are ready for grilling in minutes

FAQ

What’s the advantage of using a charcoal chimney starter?

One of the main advantages of using a chimney to start a charcoal grill is the flavor – using accelerate or lighter fluid will alter the way your grilled food tastes.

People may use lighter fluid with the thought that it will speed up the charcoal lighting process, but in our experience, we haven't found that to be true. Using grilling accessories like firestarters and/or a charcoal chimney will light your charcoal just as fast and help your charcoal burn evenly.

Too much lighter fluid can alter the taste of your food and not all grills are compatible with lighter fluid. If you do decide to use it, just be sure to read the owner's manual of your grill before doing so.

How to I start the chimney?

To start the chimney, you'll put a firestarter on your grates, set your loaded chimney on top, and light your chimney starter. It'll take about 15 minutes for the charcoal to ash over on top, and this is when you'll know it is time to pour the charcoal!

Before you dump the hot charcoal, you'll want to make sure you have heat proof gloves.

After it's released into the fire pit area, spread the charcoal evenly in the area you wish to have it using the Char-Griller grate lifter accessory.

How much charcoal will this chimney starter hold?
This charcoal chimney will hold about four pounds of charcoal briquettes. This is the perfect amount to light your grill. Specs diagram of chimney: 12 inches tall, 12 inches wide including handle, 4 pound charcoal capacity
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Trigger Release Chimney Starter
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PROP 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harms. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.