So finally got my dream Weber BBQ and needed the accessories to go with it. Found the branded Weber Rapidfire Chimney (7416) on the Homebase website for £19.99 and went to have a look feeling rather mixed as I felt it was pricey but liked how it matched my other Weber bits.
Found this Jumbuck Charcoal BBQ Starter for £4.50 instore.
It's smaller than the Weber Rapidfire Chimney but I reckon it is about the same size as the smaller Weber portable version. At £4.50 it is excellent value and does the same thing at a quarter of the price. I could not find cheaper online even when I searched for other generic/non branded version
The shallow me had a little struggle wanting the more expensive Weber "because it matched"....I know...so shollow...
Must be instore only as I cannot find it or other Jumbuck products I saw instore online.
Hope that helps someone.
All comments (23)
jough
24 May 161#1
there is a reason the Weber is more expensive, I will bump the thread next season and ask how your non Weber one is doing.
col11 to jough
24 May 162#2
used a tesco one all last year with my Weber BBQ, worked great and very happy with it, this looks a good deal
tygar2
24 May 16#3
Hmmm...I get what you are saying but is the Weber chimney really 4 times better at lighting coals? The price gap is massive. I could use a new Jumbuck chimney every year for the price of 1 Weber....
tygar2
24 May 16#4
mcowan77
24 May 16#5
Bought a jumback one and it works a treat on my Webber!
capricornianz
24 May 161#6
drilled few holes using a metal drill bit in an empty can (used tinned tomato can) both on the sides as well as bottom and it works fine. Only issue was lack of a handle but mentioning it for those who want a quick DIY solution
jough
24 May 161#7
in fairness this is a good price, my main thing for the Weber is I have the 57cm grill and it can use a fair whack of coals so the bigger size helps...
but to show a point, my starters stay out in the elements all year, no shed or cover.. Weber purchased 2011 non Weber purchased 2014 so it is done alright for a cheapo. still would buy Weber though.. I have experienced similar with other products, cheapo pizza stone is meh but the Weber one is blooming great, flatbreads and thin crispy pizzas no problem.
tygar2
24 May 16#8
Good points and thanks for the pic. The cheaper one has suffered much more and design spookily looks like a Jumbuck! £4.50 for 2 years use is pretty good.
I guess if you have a smaller and cheaper bbq that will fall apart or rust in a year or 2 then the Jumbuck makes sense. I have a brand new Master Touch 57cm so....
Damn it, have you just convinced me to spend more money? :confused:
zomg
25 May 16#9
What did you go for? :laughing: They're a joy to cook on aren't they?
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Found this Jumbuck Charcoal BBQ Starter for £4.50 instore.
It's smaller than the Weber Rapidfire Chimney but I reckon it is about the same size as the smaller Weber portable version. At £4.50 it is excellent value and does the same thing at a quarter of the price. I could not find cheaper online even when I searched for other generic/non branded version
The shallow me had a little struggle wanting the more expensive Weber "because it matched"....I know...so shollow...
Must be instore only as I cannot find it or other Jumbuck products I saw instore online.
Hope that helps someone.
All comments (23)
but to show a point, my starters stay out in the elements all year, no shed or cover.. Weber purchased 2011 non Weber purchased 2014 so it is done alright for a cheapo. still would buy Weber though.. I have experienced similar with other products, cheapo pizza stone is meh but the Weber one is blooming great, flatbreads and thin crispy pizzas no problem.
I guess if you have a smaller and cheaper bbq that will fall apart or rust in a year or 2 then the Jumbuck makes sense. I have a brand new Master Touch 57cm so....
Damn it, have you just convinced me to spend more money? :confused: