Jim Malter Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 Hi All- Just a note to be cautious. I recently tried to relight some multiply used lump which had pretty much compacted under its own weight and sealed off the air flow from below. I noticed flames coming out the bottom door of the KK within 15 sec of starting the gas. I took a crowbar and punctured the lump in 5 places and viola, gas OK. It is probably worth doing this before cooking on a regular basis.. Jim
Fetzervalve Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 That could be a problem, I usually grab the basket handles and give a couple of shakes before lighting, that usually causes most of the loose ash to fall through.
Porkchop Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 see, propane is DANGEROUS!! use a charcoal chimney! propane BAD, matches GOOD... (heee!)
Firemonkey Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 I finally got the parts to connect my gas burner....It had only been 3-4 cooks on the KK and I was already soooooo over the charcoal chimney. Gas ignition is one of the things that my POSK actually does well!
WoodieB Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 I've been using a Mapp torch from Home Despot. For $29.99, I got one that has a 3' hose extension, and a clip that will let the bottle hang from the handle of the KK. It works like a charm. About 3 minutes and I'm good to go.
steve Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 I'm not a big fan of gas either. I use the Primo quick light. I can get a box of 32 locally for about $12.00. All it takes is one and I'm of to the races.
reck_law Posted April 18, 2008 Report Posted April 18, 2008 mapp or propane I have found that a propane torch works well as a starter. and it costs less then MAPP Jeff
cruzmisl Posted April 18, 2008 Report Posted April 18, 2008 Another alternative is to spray some PAM on a few sheets of newspaper. Roll it into a loose ball and cover with coal, leaving a small tail of the paper exposed. Don't bury it or you'll snuff the flame. Light the paper and in 5 you're good to go. Depending on my mood I'll use this method or a MAPP torch.
dub Posted April 21, 2008 Report Posted April 21, 2008 I use a chimney and newspaper for grillling starts and I use the 'green goo' for starting up a lo-n-slo. I used to use the Weber cubes until everybody quit carrying them. The 'green goo' is getting harder to source as well, sad to say.....
Firemonkey Posted April 22, 2008 Report Posted April 22, 2008 Dub, if you like the Weber cubes, then I saw an alternative you may be interested in. Last time I was walking through the garden section at Target, I saw some pouches that contained the same while solid. It sure looked like the same stuff as the cubes, but they were in what looked like mylar sugar packets - about 25 or 30 to a box. You might keep an eye out for them, they are made by Coleman. Edit: they are Thermos brand. I just saw them again $5.99 for 24 pack
Duk Posted April 22, 2008 Report Posted April 22, 2008 I use a chimney and newspaper for grillling starts and I use the 'green goo' for starting up a lo-n-slo. I used to use the Weber cubes until everybody quit carrying them. The 'green goo' is getting harder to source as well, sad to say..... found these they are what i use http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/pro ... comparison
dub Posted April 24, 2008 Report Posted April 24, 2008 thanks for the headsups, guys. I long for the days (a mere coupla years ago) when Lowe's carried the Weber cubes for $1.99 for the 24 pack.
