Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter — Compact Silver

Reviews

1. D DomaGB 4/5

   Does what it needs but limited capacity

   Works well for small jobs. You’ll still need a fire starter to get it going. It’s compact, so it won’t hold enough charcoal for a full long smoke.

2. J j4c 5/5

   Solid, well-made unit

   Good size, well constructed, and performs as expected.

3. A angel amaro 5/5

   Excellent material and durability

   Very functional with solid materials. Makes lighting charcoal quick and easy and feels like a quality product that will last.

4. K kathy fulkerson 5/5

   No more nasty lighter fluid needed

   A great way to start coals without using lighter fluid. Simple to light and dump hot coals into the grill. I’d happily give these as gifts to family members who grill.

5. J J 5/5

   Makes charcoal grilling simpler

   This compact chimney starter lights coals fast and makes grilling a lot less fiddly. Size is small but efficient for our grill. Sturdy, simple to operate, and very handy for anyone who grills regularly.

6. G G. Stanley 5/5

   A must-have for small grills

   I wish I’d bought this sooner. It’s the compact model and fits my 18" kettle perfectly. If you’re feeding more than a couple people, consider a larger size, but for small cooks it does the job. It felt a bit flimsy at first but has held up and gets briquettes hot in minutes — very easy and less frustrating than old methods.

7. M Mikayil 5/5

   Makes lighting easier for small kits

   This unit simplified my routine. Ideal for a small barbecue kit; if you own a larger grill, opt for a bigger starter to match the fuel needs.

8. B Bighest 4/5

   Handy for kettles and trips

   Perfect for a small 37 cm kettle or a Go-Anywhere grill — it fits when packed. The metal is thin and can dent easily, but it performs its job well. Great for camping or fishing trips.

9. B Brooke T 5/5

   Grill lighting made easy

   This chimney lights charcoal quickly and evenly and removes the need for lighter fluid. Vents and sturdy build help coals heat up fast. Handle stays comfortable, the heat shield helps, and it feels like it will last through many summers.

10. R Raquel P. Pérez 5/5

    Essential if you own a Weber

    I bought this with a Weber Smokey Joe and I’m very pleased. It reduces ignition time and ensures even lighting, acting as a handy gauge for the right fuel amount on smaller Weber models. It also helps protect your grill over time by avoiding direct ignition on the grate, which can warp or chip enamel.

11. I I'll Buy It 4U 5/5

    Simple, safe, no-fuss ignition

    Gone are the messy, flare-up-prone lighter-fluid sessions. This chimney eliminates the fuss of building piles and hoping they light. It produces a steady, even bed of coals with much less risk and frustration.

12. M Michael Cerda 5/5

    Smaller chimney fits limited fuel needs

    I control long-smoke temperatures by limiting fuel. My full-size chimney was too big; I often used only a third of it. This compact starter matches the smaller briquette counts I need (around 15–20) and reliably lights them for use with the Minion method.