Weber Chimney Starter VS Pit Boss Chimney Starter, Char Griller and Kingsford Chimney Starter
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@MarkyBigSmoke 4 жыл бұрын
Johnny - great idea and my eyes were glued to the screen the whole way through. You provided some very important aspects to consider when buying my next chimney! Thanks Johnny!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marky.
@akaCamo 3 ай бұрын
Very good review ..... I wish others I watch for reviews on various things were as professional and detailed as you.
@Viewtoagrill 3 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you.
@trapbistro 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid Johnny. I had just assumed they would be the same thing with different labels but I can clearly see the differences now! Thanks
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Oh no, they are not all the same. I hoe the information was useful.
@jeffduran7422 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the detailed review. I think most people would have stopped at the physical hardware review but you went on to light them up and that is much appreciated.
@Viewtoagrill 5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ghidfg Жыл бұрын
nice this video is exactly what I was looking for. thanks for taking the time to make this and for designing an experiment that fairly compares the different options available!
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help.
@RoddyAlt 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, Sir! Scientific and thorough comparison. Thank you.
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BoredCarlson 2 жыл бұрын
This a was huge help in helping me find a chimney starter! Thank you for making this video!
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I can help!
@PapaMark 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. I often wondered if one would start faster than another. Well done.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. This vide was a lot of fun to make. I really was surprised too. I am woking on my next video, which is a comparison of 4 well know brands of charcoal... I hope to have it out Friday. Thanks for watching.
@TopCat2021 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review I've been using Weber Chimneys for years now, and I love the channel name
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Daniel. Thanks for coming by. Same here! Take care and thanks for the compliment.
@BBQPITDOG 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Johnny thanks so much for recommending this video. You did an excellent comparison. I think the thickness of the sheet metal and less moving parts are the most important factors. My mind is now made up for the Weber. Thanks again and take care bud!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob. I appreciate. you coming by! Take care.
@cfpau 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, after watching it switched from KZfaq to Amazon. Thanks Johnny!!!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate that. Take care.
@RetiredSchoolCook 4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHOW US , GOOD INFORMATION
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@cotx79 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this! I got information of things I wouldn’t of even thought of. Your awesome brother
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you C Los! I hope it helps.
@kaos94591 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, informative, well organized. Thanks for saving me time and money.
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Louis. Thank you for watching.
@rlhyme1 Жыл бұрын
i really want to thank you for taking your time and making these videos . this was very helpful to me .
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@kunjiklub 3 жыл бұрын
great job on the video. I'm looking at all of these to see which one fits my use.
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hope you find the right one for yourself!
@MrVara411 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I am glad I could help!
@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I bought a Weber before I saw your video and I know now for sure that I made the right decision. Thanks
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Hey ROD. The weber is a great chimney!... I have 5 of them LOL! Take care.
@farber442 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an informative detailed comparison! I'll get the Weber!👍🏻
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Great choice Brian. Thanks for watching!
@JoseLinan1207 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Getting a Weber. Very useful!!!
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah.
@freedomwillring6749 4 жыл бұрын
It's Sunday afternoon and I went to Lowe's because they had a sale on Kingsford original charcoal, 2- 20 lbs for $16.98; 40 lbs for 17 bucks is a pretty good price, but I'm glad I caught your video first because while there I also bought the Weber Chimney starter that you shown for 19 bucks. They also had the Kingsford one also and was 8 dollars cheaper, but it was a lot smaller, so I bought the Weber but I won't be barbecuing until next Sunday but because of this video I'm confident that I made the right choice. Thanks
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Hey, I love your channel name. What is your name? ... so I know what to call you next time! Take care, and I am glad I was able to help.
@LassesFoodAndBarbecue 4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. Thanks Johnny
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@michaellochmoeller4520 11 ай бұрын
I have both a Weber and a cheap expert grill brand from Walmart chimney. The expert grill is noticable smaller, and it takes noticably longer for the coals to get ashed over on top. Even a full Weber with more coals in it gets going faster than the smaller cheap one. Now I just need a Weber kettle master touch to go with it and I can scrap my cheap off brand grill.
@Viewtoagrill 11 ай бұрын
Check Facebook Marketplace… usually in the winter… they go for pretty cheap.
@waterop4 2 ай бұрын
Wow I have the same set up , the Weber Rapid Chimney and the Walmart Expert grill chimney. And I've got a Sam's Club Members Mark kettle grill with a 22.5 " cast iron cooking grate. When my cast iron cooking grate got damaged, I replaced it with a Heavy Duty and I mean Heavy Duty .25 " stainless steel wire cooking grate , love it. I got the SS wire cooking grate off of Amazon for about $70 .
@tiahunter6299 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I never leave comments. However I deemed it necessary to make a exception this time. This video was sooooo very helpful & I'm actually grateful you took the time to make it... Had you not done so, I would have definately would have made the wrong purchase. THANKS AGAIN... :)
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Tia! Hey thanks for leaving a comment and welcome to my channel. I have a few videos like this just to try to help people save money or give them the right information for purchases. Take care and hopefully I see you again!
@chriswalters1228 Жыл бұрын
Hi Johnny, thanks for the vids. Chris in the uk here. I used a cheap one, and the bottom plate rivets burnt through. I fixed it by using M5 nuts and bolts. However, after using the brother I law's weber starter I purchased one of those and also a half size one for my weber go anywhere. They are far superior.
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Hello Chris. I agree, the Weber is the firestarter to get.
@josuedepaz4282 3 жыл бұрын
Terrific video! Definitely I'll get the Weber.
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The Weber is a good one!
@vernonsimmons4578 2 жыл бұрын
Been using Weber version for years. You’ve shown me that I should stick with it😀
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Vernon. Indeed!
@PicklesBBQandCooking 4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating comparison Johnny, I’ve always used webers. Mine holds 93 briquettes which I do use full sometimes. The wire baskets fairly decent at holding used small pieces, couldn’t tell if that would be an issue with some of the other ones. Great job Johnny!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pickles!!!
@HerseySyntheticOil 4 жыл бұрын
Well done. great comparison.. Good clean video, thank you.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Randy, I hope you enjoy my channel.
@michaelmixon2479 2 жыл бұрын
I've used the Weber for 10 years now and it's still going strong. That extra handle does require a glove but really helps with pouring the charcoal. Very good comparison!
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
The Weber is versatile and dependable!
@BasicPsychology101 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, you could always play with a little tinfoil to deflect more of the heat away, but with Gloves you don't have to worry about the wind blowing the wrong way. lol, just stick with using gloves like you have been. ✌
@rodwhite9769 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison! Love it
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Rod. Thanks!
@HiVizCamo 3 жыл бұрын
I've only used the Weber ones, full size and half sized ones (for 14" and 18" grills and WSM) and love them. When I've had the big one at 3/4 full or more, that second wire handle really comes in handy for stability and pour aim, I think it's a great feature and I've never needed a glove for it. Even with the main handles I don't always have a glove on, I've just never known them to be too hot? I think I often pour at the 12-15 mark, not as long s you went. Great overview!
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
The handles on the Weber do stay cool enough to... handle. LOL thanks for watching!
@lx95020 Жыл бұрын
Hombre.....you make some damn good informative videos!!! I've subscribed..
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate that because I try.... and this is an old video.. hopefully you think my newer videos are much better. Take care!
@tomevans5458 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. Saves us all time and effort!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom. This was the first video I shot trying to take my BBQ/Grilling Chanel a different direction... more how to product base use kinda thing. I had fun making this one. Take care Tom.
@tomevans5458 4 жыл бұрын
@@Viewtoagrill New subscriber.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ChipsOutdoorChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison Johnny! I like the concept of the drop away basket. I'm not sure if that would be a pain or not in the long run. It's nice for barrel cookers that are tight quarters though! Being able to start earlier is a big deal too!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming by and watching! This video was a lot of fun to put together.
@matteoadesso5375 Жыл бұрын
Awesome content, very helpful. I’m subscribed!!!
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Hello Matteo. Thanks for the sub!
@ShopperPlug 3 жыл бұрын
This is really a well thought out review.
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Max. This video was my first real attempt of making a new kind of video for my channel. Up until this point I was just filming whatever I happened to be cooking or doing on and around the grill. Many thanks. Take care.
@CulinaryUndertaking 4 жыл бұрын
I don't use one of those because I have a pellet grill, but great comparison. I learned more about those in this video than I ever knew I needed to know.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Time to get a charcoal grill... all the cool guys use charcoal.
@CulinaryUndertaking 4 жыл бұрын
@@Viewtoagrill I'd like to get a stick burner...maybe someday
@NinasHere4U 4 жыл бұрын
Great reviews, thanks for sharing
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Nina.
@cup_and_cone 4 жыл бұрын
Very useful video! Lowe's sells both the Kingsford and Weber... didn't know which to get tomorrow, but now I know the extra $5 for for the Weber is definitely worth it.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. The Weber chimney is a great product.
@burningkarma Жыл бұрын
I'm switching to the Weber. Not happy with how the Kingsford performs. Just from my experience. The Weber looks like it burns better and hotter.
@BurOnOz 9 ай бұрын
@@burningkarmacan you modify old ona like weber? Drill more holes?
@patricksquires6348 9 ай бұрын
One of the most reviewed BBQ products. Your video is one of the only ones that discuss the additional bonus? flappy metal wire handle on the webber. Thank You I think everyone is so used to seeing it but no one knows what it is.
@Viewtoagrill 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@mmsb13_420 Жыл бұрын
I'm new to charcoal grilling (have a Weber gas grill). Haven't bought a charcoal grill yet, leaning towards the Weber Performer (I watched your video on it), I like your videos & find them very informative. Thanks much. Subscribed! 🍔😋
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
The Weber Performer with the table is the right way to go. It may not seem like it but having the table will make the grilling experience a lot better…. And more fun.
@martinmartinez7630 4 жыл бұрын
excellent comparison, good job
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin. I enjoyed doing this video. Take care!
@orlandomarrufo6523 Жыл бұрын
Great Comparison! Thank You.
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Orlando!
@DooneyAddict615 2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison!
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much.
@djjoeykmusic Жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thank you
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joey! I love it when folks say my old videos were good! Thank you.
@joehyundaitech7961 Жыл бұрын
I love my weber. Would like to see them come out with a quick release for the coals
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Hey Joe. That quick release scares me.
@Yousless1 Жыл бұрын
I took the extra wire handle completely off my Weber Chimney. Great video Johnny!
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
That thing does get in the way sometimes. Take care!
@waterop4 2 ай бұрын
I use the wire handle to hang my Weber Chimney on a nail up and out of my way, works great.
@tomg5989 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Tom! Take care.
@thomastoadally 11 ай бұрын
I have the Weber, have enjoyed it for over 20 years still doing what I love. I always use gloves when dumping the briquettes.
@Viewtoagrill 11 ай бұрын
Hey Thomas. I’m bad about not using gloves.
@thomastoadally 11 ай бұрын
@@Viewtoagrill Be careful a burn with that heat is very painful.
@Dbersh44 4 жыл бұрын
Informative video. Only thing I can add is I always use welding gloves when handling a chimney. The can be found pretty cheap and easier to use than hot pad or towel.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Great point. Yeah I actually have a set of welding gloves and blame laziness for not using them.
@jkherberger 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review, exactly what I was looking for. I'd be curious how many each can hold. If the Weber designed a bottom dump it would be a dream come true!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I did not count the number of coals each could hold... and I have since given theses away to friends. Take care.
@tri-tipjunkie 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks for sharing.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@mguerramd Жыл бұрын
Lump charcoal will come up to temp MUCH faster than briquettes if you need a quick fire. Start it up with one Weber cube, hit it with an old hair dryer, and you can have a raging fire in 6 or 7 minutes. This is what I tell guys who use gas grills who complain charcoal takes too long. Yeah, standard briquettes with standard starting methods do take too long.
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
yep, that is a great way to get the starter going a LOT faster. Thanks for sharing that.
@lorenzoramirez7299 Жыл бұрын
Thanks forbthe viseo very informative. I'm faily new to grilling which I love by the way. I mever thought there was such a difference in which chimney to use. Just bought my first, which I'm going to use for the first time. We'll see how it goes.
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your new BBQ grill!
@calbright573 Ай бұрын
Thanks good review 😃
@Viewtoagrill Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mn1170 3 жыл бұрын
You just convinced me to get Weber
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely the way to go.
@silverliningsvlog1846 4 жыл бұрын
this is wonderful and amazing this is very informative as well thanks for sharing this i wanna see more of this so please stay in touch with me have fun and God bless
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you watching.
@victorbenner539 2 жыл бұрын
Johnny I liked this. I'm simply a Webber guy. That's the only chimney started I have purchased. I've had several standard chimneys and one of their short ones ( very nice when you don't need a full chimney like starting my IVS. My only complaint with Webber on their chimneys is they wear out to fast. Anyway what I find amusing to me about chimney starters is how many folks still don't know about them. I believe I have mentioned before my Grandfather started teaching me how to grill when I was about 5 years old so that would be about 57 years ago. The reason I mention this is because my grandfather showed me how to light the charcoal ( it was Kingsford) using a chimney starter. Except no one was manufacturing chimney starters back then. He would just use a big #10 sized coffee can. No handle, just a pair of offset channlock pliers ( I always keep a pair in my bbq tools bucket as necessary equipment) He'd just cut a second hole in the other end. Then he would insert a electric heating element you can still get to start the brickets. Pull it out in about 8 minutes, let it finish and that was that. You have no idea how many folks I have taught how to use a coffee can to light for a chimney starter when visiting them at their bbq. For lighting I just bunch up some newspaper, pour the charcoal on top. Light the newspaper by tilting the can enough to light the newspaper and set it back upright. It actually works pretty darned well. Anyway I apologize for the trip into the "way back machine ". Have a great day, if you see this today see you to night on Dashes live. 🌤🔥👍🍻
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Victor. It is so awesome that you have these memories of you and your grandfather. My dad taught me how to BBQ on an offset… I never knew Weber kettles existed when I was a kid. My dad was a boilermaker and built offsets for friends and family… he made the offset in my backyard. When we lit the pit is was with a blow torch hooked up to an oxygen and acetylene tanks. Thanks for watching Victor!
@victorbenner539 2 жыл бұрын
@@Viewtoagrill and thanks for sharing your story about your father and the offsets. There's some stories I'd like to hear more about. Dash should be live in just a couple of minutes, see you there.
@janiceberger4851 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I love it when I get good comments on my older videos!
@ninclarke1357 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Nancy.
@Buford_T_Justice1 3 жыл бұрын
Not all heroes wear capes Johnny. Some wear bbq aprons and gloves! Thank you for the awesome video!
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
LOL!! Thanks Buford! East bound and down!
@mattobambino 3 жыл бұрын
Was looking to finally getting a chimney. I was looking at Weber and glad this confirms on the brand. I’m still between the bigger one or a smaller Weber. The quick release seems nice but for some reason I think it would be sturdier if it’s just pour
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mathew. The quick release is actually kind of dangerous. If you accidentally pull the trigger to soon... hot coals on Will spill out.
@cunondrum 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Johnny thank you for this comparison. I have a suggestion, If you can find the charcoal chimney from Prol Q give it a try. I have mine for seven years now And it still running good, it is very well-built
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ll keep an eye out for it.
@hervinebanks641 27 күн бұрын
kingsford is very bad, which no wonder I having a kingsford chimney and hard time to burn, now you showed video was perfect, thanks.
@Viewtoagrill 27 күн бұрын
You’re welcome. ☺️
@P8intballEvans Жыл бұрын
The Weber is the best because of the rack style bottom which allows way more flame to hit the charcoal.
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@rafapazos06 Жыл бұрын
I'll get the Weber. Ticks all the boxes for me. Those quick release features, I don't know, I imagine a bad mistake on a cloudy day and all the charcoal on my feet. And for what? Not turning it over? Not worth the risk. By the way, I've been watching a few of your videos and you've won yourself a new subscriber. I appreciate your work.
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Hello Rafa. Thanks. I appreciate that.
@FishingWithBIGD 4 жыл бұрын
awesome comparison man, I like the fastest option with a pour style that quick release looks scary
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
There is a comment in here from someone that has a quick release... the little door keeps falling out on him!
@cjangula77 4 жыл бұрын
I love the quick release on my char griller chimney. I set mine right on the cooking grate of my akorn grill when lighting and pre-heating. When charcoal is ready it drops right through removable center grate. No tipping or carrying of a chimney anywhere.
@FishingWithBIGD 4 жыл бұрын
@@cjangula77 , thanks didn't think of it like that
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Great Point Chris!
@vike2004 3 жыл бұрын
Great informative video 👍
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to help.
@deans6571 2 жыл бұрын
I love Weber’s own chimney starter purely because of that additional handle thing for your other hand!
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
That secondary handle is awesome.
@LaMaiStyle 3 жыл бұрын
I like your bbq grill table
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hardtruth2039 10 ай бұрын
I like the char-grilled with the dump door.
@Viewtoagrill 10 ай бұрын
That one worries me.
@sickpuppy011 Жыл бұрын
Great vid. My 2 cents worth considering I was taught that it takes 2 beers to get the grill hot enough I would worry a lot about the bottom release mechanism . So guess I’ll have to go for the weber. Cheers Johnny 👍 .from New Zealand.
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Hello Peter. I got rid of the one that releases from the bottom. Take care and 🥂 back at you!
@T6767676767676767 4 жыл бұрын
Good one i have 3 kingsford my self like it some more to look at ...........................................................GRILL ON
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming by Tim!
@thechimneyboys4990 4 жыл бұрын
I love the debate. The Chimney Boys love them all!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Chimney Boys!!! LOL a different kind of chimney... Thanks guys!
@nairbudy6403 9 ай бұрын
Exactly what i was looking for! My weber got crushed and the basket wont stay in. Was looking to replace and if worth spending more on a better one. Looks like ill fix the Weber or get another Weber. I think the basket design is key.
@Viewtoagrill 9 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@evielknievel4972 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a "gently" used one today. He only used it once for a gathering. The price...$7.00! Im glad its a Weber.
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
That's a steal! I wish I still have your wind up motor cycle from when I was a kid!
@Jason-uw3wn 4 жыл бұрын
I use the Oklahoma joes one. Really like it. Holds a lot
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
I have seen the Oklahoma Joe... but this test was getting pretty expensive... so I stopped at 4!... I hear that it is a good one.
@Jason-uw3wn 4 жыл бұрын
View to a grill I hear ya. Nice video nonetheless.
@MikeB3542 3 жыл бұрын
Back in my Scouting days, we made these out of #10 cans (or old coffee cans) that were past using as billies...they either got painted red for fire water buckets or turned into chimney starters. With a drill, wire snips and 4 gage steel wire, you were good to go. The commercial ones are much nicer but don't like spending a lot on these, since they are fairly disposable.
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! When I was a kid my dad would pour lighter fluid on the coals... he doesn't any more LOL.. That is a great memory to have. Does coffee still come in can?...hmm... the coffee my wife buys for me is in a bag. Take care Mike and welcome to my channel. Be safe.
@sharkforceone Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@rollofffrank2008 2 жыл бұрын
I don't like the bottom dump, since I use two baskets, it dumps all in one spot with no control! Good show thanks!
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Frank. The bottom dump was not for me either. Take care.
@kebabman6207 4 жыл бұрын
Good video bro, greeting from Istanbul
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome to my channel.
@easyarrangementrecipejapan9788 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!😍😍👌👌😋👍👍👏😋👏Have a nice day
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@haroldkahl4610 6 ай бұрын
I have a Weber but think I preferred the slower starting ones. With those I could light the chimney, then prepare the food, cut vegetables, etc. and the charcoal would be ready about the time I was ready to cook. With the Weber I have to prepare the food first, then light the charcoal so it actually wastes 10 or 15 minutes. The quick release chimneys looks like they could be a disaster waiting to happen.
@Viewtoagrill 6 ай бұрын
I got rid of the quick release one immediately.
@gherrera6101 2 жыл бұрын
Damn great video very informative!!!! I was going to buy a char grill starter but this video has me thinking for real the Weber was just a lil better in my opinion and I didn't like the wire that hung off it so I mite still buy the chars grill
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. The Weber is a little better. Honestly I never use the wire(secondary handle)… except to hang it sometimes for storage.
@pkrbil4541 3 жыл бұрын
Good job buddy
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Hello James! Thanks for coming by. Take care.
@yoster77 3 жыл бұрын
For me the pit boss has been the best compromise. I have the weber and the kingsford as well. To be fair I've never personally owned the char griller in this video. But really, they all do the job. It doesn't really matter lol
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they all work in the end. I will say that the pit boss uses the thickest material and is really solid.
@derickd2385 10 ай бұрын
I was try to pickup a kingsford tomorrow, I changed my mind.
@Viewtoagrill 10 ай бұрын
Get the weber...
@derickd2385 10 ай бұрын
get it this afternoon. They has a small one and a big one, small one about $20, the big one $26@@Viewtoagrill
@Viewtoagrill 10 ай бұрын
@@derickd2385 I have them both… 4 large.. 2 small.
@doct0rnic Жыл бұрын
After 12 years i finally had to retire my Weber chimney starter, i replaced rivets with bolts and there were holes forming all over, so today i purchased the Char Griller chimney partial because the Weber was out of stock but the Char griller was the first bottom dump ive seen that has a similar capacity for coals and i always wanted to try a bottom dump, one reason was i sometimes would get a sting from the embers flying up when i dumped it wheras the heat shield on the Char Griller seemed to block it when i released the coals, time will tell if it lasts as long as my old Weber did.
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
Wow... You got a lot of use out of that chimney starter!
@doct0rnic Жыл бұрын
@@Viewtoagrill got 12 years on my kettle too and as much as I want to try a different grill (pk, Weber Kamado, camp chef woodwind) I can't bring myself to buy either because my Weber is still going strong
@4seasonsbbq 4 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison, I have the char griller and I don't like the quick release handle, the little trap door falls out all the time and it's a b1tch to get back in sometimes. Great video keep up the great work.
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You know I was thinking that if that trap door falls out the hot coals would end up on your legs... has that ever happened, or come close?
@4seasonsbbq 4 жыл бұрын
@@Viewtoagrill no it always falls out when you pull the trigger but by then you have it over the grill
@dank9288639 Жыл бұрын
the dragon charcoal chim is the best hands down. Full chim ready in 10mins or less
@Viewtoagrill Жыл бұрын
That one looks awesome.
@michaeldavis4746 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Johnny! What a very cool video and thank you for being so thorough! It just so happens that I am looking for a Weber Chimney Starter right now. Of course there are TWO different Weber Starters that makes the decision more difficult: the Weber That why I am reaching out for your opinion! I hope you'll help me. So the two Weber starters are Model # 7416 and the other is Model 7429. The latter is about $12.00 more to purchase and I have no clue why. I am using a Weber Master Touch grill here and yeah putting this new baby together right now. Hope to hear from you soon Johnny.
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
The 7416 is the one I used in the video. The 7416 is also the one sold on the Weber website. I have seen the 7429 on Amazon but I don’t know what the difference is.
@TheDawgfathasBBQ 4 жыл бұрын
Not surprising at all. lol Great experiment though my man. Thanks for sharing your results!
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
This video was a lot of fun. Thanks for watching Dawg!
@waterop4 2 ай бұрын
Excellent Review. I have both the Weber Rapid Chimney and the Walmart Expert Grill Chimney and the Weber is faster lighting and far Superior to the Expert grill and holds more charcoal. I use 1 Royal Oak Tumbleweed under my Weber Chimney to get it started, usually takes about 15 minutes. Great Review and i would love to see you do a video of different cooking grates for the Weber Kettle grill if you have not done so already, I replaced my Members Mark 22.5 "kettle cooking grate with a .25" Heavy Duty Stainless Steel cooking grate from Amazon and love it.
@Viewtoagrill 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I have a video where I compare 3 cooking grates.
@waterop4 Ай бұрын
@@Viewtoagrill....,.Update....the top handle rivet came loose on my Weber Rapid Chimney Starter. I tapped it out with a hammer and replaced it with a short 1/4 " bolt and nut....still works great.
@PANG_671 2 жыл бұрын
Good video
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@pamelatetterton645 4 жыл бұрын
Fixing to purchase one. Hope you grilled something after making video so all that charcoal didn’t go to waste. Thanks
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
That was a lot of charcoal. I shut the vents down to kill the fire and I reused the charcoal over my next few cooks. Take care!
@PhoggHawk 2 жыл бұрын
The Weber is right around $30 now so I was wondering if there was really any difference between theirs and others and whether it'd be worth the money. And wow, the Weber really beats them! I would owe that to the nice big vents on the bottom and the wire basket, since it allows for a great deal of airflow. Thanks so much for this video, I found it to be very useful!
@Viewtoagrill 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Tim. The weber chimney starter is the best of the bunch. I find that it is worth having the smaller weber chimney starter also, especially since I reuse un-lit charcoal from my last cook. Since there is already used charcoal in my Sow n Sear, the smaller chimney starter is the perfect size to top it off. Take care Tim.
@PutTheLimeNdaCoconut 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll be going with pit boss.
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Take care!
@MartinFelix1988 3 жыл бұрын
Now that you have a baseline with all those charcoal starter chimneys you should do the Oklahoma Joe's half-time charcoal starter XL
@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын
I need to pick one of those up. I hear a lot of good things about it.
@MartinFelix1988 3 жыл бұрын
@@Viewtoagrill I have one and it works nicely. Kinda overkill for me tho since I have a thing for smaller grills
@huckinator 4 жыл бұрын
Bought the kingsford charcoal chimney for 11.99 at Lowe’s. They also sell a Weber for 19.99. Trust me and go for the Weber. I ended up getting the Weber. The kingsford does ok, but you’ll be much happier with the Weber
@Viewtoagrill 4 жыл бұрын
Yes.. just go get the weber. I have given the Kingsford and the Char griller away since I made the video. Take care.
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