Hi! Approximately how long will it take to start a fire for a first time user of this type of product and how difficult is it? Thanks!
1811577
This product is very simple to use and any first time user can get a fire going in under ten minutes.
2198577
I use brown paper grocery bags, crumbled into tight wads or rolls. A LITTLE bit of lighter fluid on them and bam. Charcoal is ready in about 6 minutes! I used to use the conventional paraffin wax/compressed sawdust firelighters and they worked brilliantly, but you could really taste the wax on the food 8(
674523
Not hard at all. I'm a girl and I got it started after 2 pulls. The remote start is worth the extra money though. Fires right up!
184956
Hi, The first and only time I used it, took about 10 minutes. It appears that it would get easier the more you use it.
1002034
Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires these things are fantastic. Hope this helps. Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires... » Read More Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires these things are fantastic. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Have to use super sharp scissors, then a nice hot flame. The center strands melt slower, so try to move slowly. I keep it in the blue part of the flame on a pocket lighter, but recently purchased a propane torch for the steadier heat. Try not to let it actually start on fire, though, it discolors the ends. Good luck!
1066660
This product is for a Firepot. It does have a low flame and will crackle some. I thought it burned too quickly. Expensive for what you get and how long it last.
1612932
In my experience, one bottle fills both pans and will burn between one and two hours, which is about as much time as we actually spend around the fire pit. Hope that helps.
288632
If the product poses no fire risk (per the manufacturer) then what are we to make of SuzEQ's 3/12/11 post, "However, the first one lasted about a week before overheating and catching on fire. The second one only lasted a few days before doing the same." Clearly, her experience and the manufacturer's assurances are diametrically opposed. Anyone aware of any Consumer Reports or other consumer-based agency's studies of this product? I would feel much more confident about using Feliway if there were reassurances from an independent, objective third party...
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Honestly, I haven't used mine yet, but I've used kits like it in the past. Its ok for light duty. Don't set it directly on the fire but a little away from direct flames. Its best for warming foods---soups,etc. and for things like eggs.
705239
I doubt it would last more than an hour in a fire. It's a decent safe for the size and price.
974120
After 10 minutes on the bulb is unpleasant to touch, but not hot enough to actually damage your hand. Certainly not hot enough to cause a fire. If you confine the bulb in a small space,(ie shower cap) it may get warm enough to melt the shower cap
340258
I'm adding it as part of my fire starting kit for camping/SHTF. It will work when a lighter doesn't. I am including a few lighters and water proof matches as well. Always good to have a few options to start a fire
1775796
They would take a really long time with a lighter. I use my stove and it takes 10-15 minutes. If you can't use the stove a small fire will sometime be a better alternative. I have not been able to use a lighter to light one it would just take too long.
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no, its not sold as a fire starter, very hard to start, but some people have done it before
723629
The product comes in a granular form. The directions are to build a fire using kindling and once it gets going good I add some wood that is approximately 2" in diameter and let that burn for 15-30 minutes, then I pour 1 scoop full over the embers. It starts crackling right away so I close the fire place up. After just one fire I can definitely tell a difference. The whole inside changes from shiny to dull and I can then use a chisel or just a small putty knife to scrape the creosote off. It's a dirty job so you'll want to protect you floor. It absolutely gives me peace of mind!
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My husband and I just had this discussion as it is time to start using the fireplace. Both are very good at starting quickly but we think the Fire Starter squares are quicker, and burn a tad hotter. We decided to order only the squares when we finish up with the fat wood as they cost about the same as well.