Great for igniting charcoal.
935275
I used to use charcoal fluid with all of the usual problems and concerns.  Then I bought a chimney starter and have been using these squares as igniters.  They tell you to use three squares, but I have been getting by with just two.  They light easy enough & get the charcoal going very quickly (much better than newspaper in the chimney starter).
2771066
I've had this charcoal starter for years, and it has held up well.  It performs exactly as it should, allowing charcoal to be lit with a few pages of newspaper without starter fluid.

You need to be careful when pouring the red-hot charcoal out of the starter, as sometimes coals will fall out when you pick it up (I use hardwood charcoal, and the pieces vary widely in size... The small ones can slip through the grate).  Also, as you'd expect it gets pretty hot... So I use gloves when pouring out the coals.

My only complaint is aesthetic... Why not a hardwood handle?  In fact, this applies to most Weber products... The switch to the gray plastic handles was a horrible idea.
3603033
These are great for those times when I've let the fire go down to coals and I want to stoke it up to a flame. It's so much better than trying to blow on the coals. Why didn't I think of getting this before? It's well made and produces a strong current of air to help those coals jump into flame. I would recommend this to anyone with a fireplace.
4658628
Got this to use with a portable Weber BBQ and it's really great for that.  We don't need a lot of charcoal with the small portable grill, and this is a great compact size for use with the smaller grills.

If you are looking to use a chimney for something huge (e.g. a full size Weber) you will want to get a bigger chimney.
1670185
well made... you can adjust the height from the charcoal....right size....used it for chicken, shrimp and pork skewers....just use lump coal, it lasts longer.
4092594
One cube inserted into a little ball of papers ensures I have consistent heat to start my coals in my Weber chimney. You can't go wrong with these. They fall apart slightly around the edges upon removing them from the foil packaging...but that is not a big deal. They light fast and burn hot. I plan to buy these again.
787233
I ordered this chimney starter a few months ago, looking ahead to summertime and outdoor grilling.  While I didn't exactly hate using charcoal starting fluid, I found it hard to get the amount and timing of it just right.
Well today I finally decided to use this contraption, and it was excellent!  I used 2 sheets of newspaper per instructions and had no problem with getting all the charcoal a-blazin'.  Next time I will fill the cylinder to the top, I was a little light on charcoal by only part-way filling it up but still had enough heat left to get the job done.
I thought it might take a little longer to get the coals just right with this method but it was actually much faster and got them more evely used/grey & hot.  Love it, and after a few uses it will be cheaper to use than repeatedly buying fluid.
201261
Works as it should and nests real small.
I filled it with sticks and twigs and got it going. It burned for 30-40 minuets total, counting the hot coal burn time on the bottom.  I filled it with hardwood chips from a bag and it burned  for about 1 hour.  It did get real smokey for a while after 15 minuets or so but by then my 16oz water had boiled so no problem. After a while the smoke cleared and it stayed hot for a total burn time of about an hour.
Also can be used with the solid fuel cubes as it comes with a tray to hold it.
Note the base the pot rests on gets very hot so be cautious where you place it. I noticed flames licking out from below as well so be cautious.
789905
Great for small wood fires, or charcoal use without leaving a trace. Sit them on a few stones or bricks.
2474617
lights easily. stays lit for a long time. I use these to light my charcoal bbq all the time.
4367170
I have the large Big Green Egg and am always looking for the best way to get the lump charcoal going (that doesn't involve chemicals).
I am still getting best results on big burns with lots of coal using an extra large chimney starter.
For smaller/shorter burns I've been using a coil type electric starter.
This Fire UP! starter is definitely an improvement over the coil type starter.  I like the blower being built in to the starter so I don't have to drag my fireplace bellows down to the BGE.
I also used this on my sons charcoal grill with regular charcoal briquets and think that is the sweet spot for this particular lighter.
4153783
Where has this been all of my life!  No more matches, no more smelly lighter fluid, no more starter sticks.  Just hold it near the charcoal and let it do it's thing.  Charcoal is lit in a very short period of time.  There are a lot of sparks if you hold it too close but I can't say enough about how much we are enjoying this tool.  We race to see who is going to start the charcoal for the Big Green Egg.
2468679
I bought this to use for lighting charcoal briquettes for use when Dutch oven cooking. I was a bit skeptical that using just a couple newspapers lit underneath would light all 40 or so briquettes (it would probably hold about 60) that I had put in here but it worked with no problems. I used Kingsford briquettes, not the match light ones. Took no lighter fluid. Just be sure and put 2 full size sheets of newspaper loosely crumpled up underneath and light it on 4 sides for even burn. Should be ready in 10-15 mins.
3424486
Works great on my charcoal smoker.  Keeps air flowing when I need to maintain certain temps.  Also works great to get the coals started.  Very flexible.  Strong clamp to ensure it won't move.
6930
Works great for my applications. Large and powerful flame. I like the lock feature .  Last a long time off of one fill of butane.
3230420
I liked the price and the fact that it has charcoal in it. Arrived promptly, too.
1675599
I live in a loft that was converted from a food terminal, my patio is the old loading dock. I love charcoal grilling but I don't want to smoke out my neighbors, these are smokeless and heat the coals quickly so smoke is minimal. I use a chimney starter and these work great for that. Almost as cheep as newspaper but without any flying ash.