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Offline hikerman

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« Reply #-1 on: April 29, 2016, 01:49:55 PM »
For years I have used Weber fire starters. They work well and can be lit easily on a windy day. They are advertised as non-toxic, to me an important factor. But i've always had an issue with the chemically odor they have when lit, and the ash left is the same size as the cube was before being lit. Sometimes when the chimney is dumped into the grill, that ash cube falls in as well and harmful or not....it troubles me. So I have switched this season and am now using Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters. They light easily, but not as well in the wind as Weber's product. They burn longer and cleaner. Are also non-toxic, but don't have a chemical smell.  They are simply recycled wood chips, paper and wax. They burn down to an indistinguishable ash. And the price is the kicker! Weber's starters are 24 @ $9.95 coming out to about .41 each. Rutland's starters are 144 @ $21.29 coming out to about .15 each!  A better product IMO, at a better price!  8)

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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« on: April 29, 2016, 02:09:18 PM »
I use these in my wood stove......love em....
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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2016, 02:13:54 PM »
Thanks Gene I will have to see if I can find them! Don
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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2016, 03:44:54 PM »
Compressed cardboard with wax.  Great for starting lump charcoal.
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« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2016, 05:00:45 PM »
How is the packaging? I keep my Weber starters in the charcoal holder in the performer. Which would be exposed to humidity and such
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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2016, 05:07:33 PM »
How is the packaging? I keep my Weber starters in the charcoal holder in the performer. Which would be exposed to humidity and such

Pappy they come in a cardboard box. According to the box they can be lit when damp or wet. I have not tried this yet but i would think the wax/parafin is lightable when wet. Burn 8 - 10 minutes.

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« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2016, 05:22:22 PM »
Cool. Just ordered some
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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2016, 05:27:39 PM »
I used them for the first time in my patio fireplace.  Was impressed with how well they lit and worked to ignite the wood.
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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2016, 06:18:18 PM »
I just ordered some..still have prime for a couple of weeks..thanks for the tip. I never had a problem with the webers tho.    .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2016, 01:55:29 AM »
Just ordered a 144 pack. Thanks Gene
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« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2016, 08:34:22 AM »
Just ordered a 144 pack. Thanks Gene
You think these will work to light DEFCON 5?
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« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2016, 09:55:28 AM »
Just ordered a 144 pack. Thanks Gene
You think these will work to light DEFCON 5?

They should. Would probably only need to use half of one too. And my Uuni also.

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« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2016, 10:00:03 AM »
Just ordered a 144 pack. Thanks Gene
You think these will work to light DEFCON 5?

They should. Would probably only need to use half of one too. And my Uuni also.

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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2016, 11:15:51 AM »
Need to check out Firecraft, 24 weber starters for $3.29, never heard of them being expensive
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Re: Rutland Safe Lite Fire Starters
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2016, 12:12:36 PM »
I get my Weber cubes here: http://www.bar-b-que.com/firestarter-cubes-weber-case-of-12-24pk-7417/

I might incorporate the Rutland starters for my outdoor lighting as well as our wood stove.
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