{"product_id":"looftlighter-classic-electric-charcoal-starter","title":"LOOFTLIGHTER: Classic Electric Charcoal Starter – 650°C Superheated Air, No Lighter Fluid","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lights lump charcoal, heat beads, wood chunks and logs with superheated air — no gas, no flame, no lighter fluid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superheated air up to 650°C (1300°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuel catches in about 60 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mains powered, 3 m cord, on\/off switch, built-in stand and bottle opener\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed in Sweden by Looft Industries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kamados, kettles, smokers, pizza ovens, fire pits and fireplaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Looftlighter Classic is the original electric fire starter from Sweden's Looft Industries — it lights charcoal, heat beads and logs in about 60 seconds using nothing but 650°C superheated air, and it's at its best in kamados, kettles, pizza ovens and fireplaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe original electric fire starter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooft Industries was founded in Sweden in 2004 by Richard Looft, who set out to build one after a chicken at his daughter's birthday barbecue came off tasting of lighter fluid. His first prototype was charcoal in a bread toaster with an old vacuum cleaner blowing air through it — sparks in seconds. Today the Looftlighter is sold in more than 30 countries. There's no flame and no gas, just a blast of superheated air that gets your fuel going in about a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight it up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pile up your charcoal, chunks or logs, touch the tip of the Looftlighter to the fuel and press the button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHit the spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold it on the same spot for around 60 seconds until you see sparks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull back a bit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ease the tip back a few centimetres so the hot air can feed the glow and spread it through the pile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it beats firelighters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirelighter cubes and lighter fluid can leave a chemical taste on your food, and lighter fluid isn't recommended in ceramic kamados. The Looftlighter uses nothing but hot air, so the first thing your meat tastes is the fuel you chose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooftlighter Classic electric fire starter with an integrated stand that doubles as a bottle opener. Pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/looftlighter-case-classic-pro\"\u003eLooftlighter Carry Case\u003c\/a\u003e to keep it dry between cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/036_grill-fired-up.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDarryl's rule is simple: if your brisket tastes like a servo, you lit it wrong. The Looftlighter gets lump going in a minute flat with zero chemical hangover. Get the coals glowing, throw on a handful of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/western-bbq-products-hickory-smoking-wood-chips-100-real-hickory-wood-180-cu-in\"\u003eWestern Hickory Smoking Chips\u003c\/a\u003e, and grab a set of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hardcore-carnivore-high-heat-gloves\"\u003eHardcore Carnivore High Heat Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e before you start shuffling hot grates. Tip: light two or three spots in a kamado load for an even fire, faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: The Weeknight Kamado Start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom cold to cooking before the steaks are seasoned.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e Looftlighter Classic; lump charcoal; 1–2 wood chunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the firebox with lump, leaving the bottom vent wide open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight one spot in the centre for about 60 seconds, then pull back and blow air across it for another minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your wood chunks, close the lid and set your vents for the target temp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does the Looftlighter Classic light charcoal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll see sparks and glowing coals in about 60 seconds. A full kamado or kettle load is usually ready to cook on within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in a kamado?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's the ideal match. Lighter fluid isn't recommended in ceramic kamados, and the Looftlighter uses nothing but superheated air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fuels does it light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLump charcoal, briquettes and heat beads, wood chunks and logs — so it covers grills, smokers, pizza ovens, fire pits and fireplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Classic and the Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/looftlighter-pro-electric-charcoal-starter\"\u003eLooftlighter Pro\u003c\/a\u003e runs hotter (760°C vs 650°C) and adds HyperBoost for 30% more airflow, an auto ignition program, a safety switch, a brushless motor and a replaceable heat shield. The Classic is the original, simple one-button lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a power point?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it plugs into mains power with a 3 m cord. Use an outdoor-rated extension lead if your cooker is further from the power point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How fast does the Looftlighter Classic light charcoal?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"You'll see sparks and glowing coals in about 60 seconds. A full kamado or kettle load is usually ready to cook on within a few minutes.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I use it in a kamado?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, it's the ideal match. 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