So I bought one after that thread was started last week.
First impressions. Build quality is nice. Performance was a complete disappointment so far.
The SS Charcoal Starter holds probably about a dozen less briquette
I filled the SS Charcoal Starter and a Weber chimney starter with the same amount of charcoal
I lit a single Weber lighter cube under each chimney starter on the charcoal grate of my Kettle
After about 15 minutes flames were coming up the top of the Weber.
It took about 35 minutes for flames to start coming out the top of the Carts Vermont SS Charcoal Starter, 40 minutes to really get going
I think I found out why it's on sale? Maybe the lighter cube was a dud? Doubtful. Unless there is a better way to light it. Or maybe drill some holes in the side for more air?
After the initial lighting
About 15 min in
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And 40 min in