Where to light a charcoal chimney?

[Larry D.]

The weber starter cubes work good. One is plenty unless you're in a big hurry. I have an octagon concrete paver to set the chimney on when I'm using the WSM. On the OTG I just use the charcoal grate on the grill.

I use the charcoal grate on the OTG (which sits next to the WSM) to light the charcoal whether I'm grilling on the OTG or smoking on the WSM. It's just simpler, at a convenient height, and I don't have to worry about having hot little embers falling through onto something that could be damaged.

 

[Andy in MA]

I place my chimney right in the WSM. It lights the briquettes underneath it as well as what's in the chimney.

 

[RGleason]

I use my Performer's propane assist to light chimneys.

Tell the wife you need a Performer.

Smart man! Love my gas assist lighting on my performer

 

[Rolf Jacobsen]

I use my Performer's propane assist to light chimneys.

Tell the wife you need a Performer.

Dave you are a wise man.