Weber® Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter, Silver

This compact chimney starter provides a quick, contained way to ignite charcoal without fuss. Designed with a small footprint measuring 8 inches high, 5.8 inches wide, and 10.4 inches deep, it is built specifically for smaller backyard barbecues and shorter cooking sessions.

Using the starter is straightforward. You place the unit loaded with briquettes over Weber lighter cubes or ordinary crumpled newspaper and light it up. The concentrated vertical airflow allows your coals to light up fully in under 15 minutes, cutting down waiting time before you start cooking.

Because of its reduced scale, it fits cleanly onto compact cookers such as Smokey Joe and Jumbo Joe charcoal grills. However, the smaller size is a trade-off if you routinely cook on large grills, as it holds only enough fuel for quick, low-capacity cooking sessions. The product details also do not specify the exact metal gauge or construction materials used.

Verdict: This chimney starter is a great match for anyone cooking on tabletop or small portable kettles. It delivers fast-lighting coals in 15 minutes without taking up excess grill space.

A great fit if you:

• Own a Smokey Joe or Jumbo Joe charcoal grill
• Want lit charcoal ready in under 15 minutes
• Typically cook quick meals that need a smaller batch of coals

Consider something else if you:

• Need large amounts of fuel for extended all-day barbecuing
• Cook exclusively on full-sized, high-capacity grills

How quickly does it light charcoal?
It gets coals fully lit and ready in under 15 minutes.

What ignition materials can I use with it?
You can place it over Weber lighter cubes or standard crumpled newspaper to start your fire.

What are the dimensions of this starter?
It measures 8 inches high, 5.8 inches wide, and 10.4 inches deep.