Lighting a charcoal chimney on my Genesis side burner

[jswilson]

Again, I'm still somewhat new to the charcoal game....if i have a half chimney full of coals and am using my Genesis sideburns to light them, how long do i run the sideburns?  Do I run it on high, low?

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[wessonjb]

I use the Weber lighter cubes and they normally burn 5 minutes or so. 5 minutes on medium would be plenty to light the coals in the bottom of chimney.


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[blieb]

I usually just do a few minutes if using gas assist.  If you're in a hurry, leave it on longer... otherwise, after the bottom coals get going (smoke & ember), the rest will get there, eventually.

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[KevinP]

I have used my side burner on my Genny to light he chimney as well.  I leave mine on about 5 minutes. Once the bottom coals are lit I turn off the burner.


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[MINIgrillin]

I used to do this also. I have an older summit C I believe it is. The circular diverter, which is made of aluminium, melted. It now doesn't sit flat and needs to be replaced. I wouldn't leave it on there too long. Get the coals lit then remove off the burner

[jswilson]

Thanks...5 minutes will be my target for here on out.

[Travis]

I use the Weber lighter cubes and they normally burn 5 minutes or so. 5 minutes on medium would be plenty to light the coals in the bottom of chimney.


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[wessonjb]

Thanks man ! Really enjoying the site.


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[wessonjb]

I use the Weber lighter cubes and they normally burn 5 minutes or so. 5 minutes on medium would be plenty to light the coals in the bottom of chimney.


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Hey, welcome to the WKC bud!


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Thanks man. Really enjoying the site.


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[blksabbath]

You can flip the little bottom grate on a Weber chimney and move coals closer to the burner.  It helps on a performer and I would imagine in this situation.


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