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Grill Dome Rapid-Lite 600-Watt Electric Charcoal Lighter

A wonderful alternative to lighter fluid or charcoal chimneys, this Rapid-Lite electric charcoal starter by Grill Dome features a double-loop U-shaped stainless-steel element that quickly and effectively gets charcoal burning.

Enjoy summertime grilling–fresh veggies from the garden, burgers, shishkabobs, and more–without frustrating false-starts of typically unreliable charcoal-starting methods. The Rapid-Lite electric charcoal starter lights the coals in less than eight minutes, which means a hot charcoal grill can be ready in about a half hour. Can you smell the nostalgia?

Quick, Easy Starts

To use, simply spread a layer of charcoal in the charcoal pan of your grill, lay the charcoal starter’s stainless-steel element on top of that, then add another layer of charcoal on top of the element. Plug the 600-watt unit into a 120-volt outlet, and wait a few minutes. After eight minutes (max), remove the charcoal starter from the hot briquettes using its 12-inch-long, stay-cool handle. The device creates a solid start, and you’ll soon have a completely lit pan of charcoal that’s ashed over and ready for grilling.

Highlights

Double loop starts charcoal faster.

Unique bend angle allows for better contact for even faster startup.

Stainless-steel sheath prolongs the life of the lighter.

Powerful 600-watt electric heat element lights charcoal in just minutes.

20% more power than other charcoal lighters.