An electric charcoal starter is an electric heating element designed for igniting charcoal without kindling. It may be simply a heater loop that is inserted into a pile of charcoal, or may include a pot for holding the charcoal. Electric starters are "virtually fool-proof", but do require a source of electricity.
See also
- Chimney starter, another charcoal lighting system
- Charcoal lighter fluid
Notes
- Roger W. Truesdail, "Peeps at Things to Come", The Rotarian, August 1961, p. 31
- A. Cort Sinnes, The Grilling Encyclopedia, 1992, ISBN 0871134780 p. 30
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