couldnt get pellets to burn

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johnnyk

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Jun 20, 2011
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hav a AMNPS used it for the first time. had hard time getting the pellets to light. when I did it didnt stay lit.I dont hav a torch just s coleman lighter. it this my problem? Does the torch hav a hotter flame?
 
Hey Johnny

Yes, you need something hotter to get it started

You could use a little charcoal starter fluid, but the residue hangs on for about 30 minutes

Do you have a Home Depot Or Lowes in the area?

Shhhhhhhh......

I've been secretely testing these little charcoal starters made by Weber

A package of (24) of costs $3.89 at home Depot

I cut them up into (4) pieces, and they start with a standard lighter

24x4 = 96 starts and you don't need a propane torch

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Each 1/2 cube burns for about 10 minutes

Leaves no residue or smell

So far, i can't find a reason NOT to use them!

I was really amazed at how well these little things worked....And CHEAP TOO!!!

Todd
 
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After you cut them into qtrs, they have to be sealed back up in a ziploc, or the don't seen to work as good.

I'm still learning!

TJ
 
Thx for that info Todd, just so happens I have 3 boxes of them in my shop. That is normally what I use to start my stick burner.

Dave
 
They work GREAT, and are CHEAP too!

I couldn't believe a box of 24 was only $3.89 at Home Depot.

Todd
 
Got to file this info away. Thanks TJ...JJ
 
Hmmmmm.... $3.89 at Home Depot translates to $5.89 at the HD here in the V.I., but still worth it. Thanks for the idea Todd!  Now to get that AMNPS back from when I left it in MN (been over a month since my last smoke...I feel like the withdrawls are getting the best of me)

John
 
These things are so cool, that they could be use for starting charcoal or wood.

A whole cube will burn for about 12 minutes

There are other cubes on the market, than can boil water!

Todd
 
Awesome!!!

Just when I think you're done coming up with stuff, you hit another great idea!!!!

Unbelievable!

Bear
 
hav a AMNPS used it for the first time. had hard time getting the pellets to light. when I did it didnt stay lit.I dont hav a torch just s coleman lighter. it this my problem? Does the torch hav a hotter flame?
I have used a candle and it worked but took forever. I finally got a torch and it works great however today i tried out my Wagner hot air gun set on 1 and it started the pellets better then the torch. I was greatly impressed with it.

For those of us that have a hot air gun try it out. I think you will be impressed also.

Karl
 
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