fire starter squares

[freebird77]

Has anyone used these, as oposed to the gel, and what do you think? I bought a box today and sems a lot cheaper then the gel. Any advice, much appreciated. Doug

 

[Dunadan]

I use the Super Cedars.

Search the forums on them and you'll find quite a few threads.

I break mine into 1/4 pieces, and it only takes one of them to get my fires going.

 

[stoveguy2esw]

ive used gel for manual start pellet stoves, but i very much prefer the solid type such as the super cedars for starting both my woodstove and my green egg, (grill)

 

[buckwheat12n]

I use the squares. They work as advertised. Work well for me.

 

[rdrcr56]

I use the Rutland fire starter squares, $11.00 for 144 of them.

 

[laynes69]

I make my own. I can start 3" to 4" wood with no kindling. The ones I make burn for 45 minutes.

 

[wilbilt]

I have been using square starters made by Landmann USA. I was looking for gel , but these were all I found on that trip to HD.

They work well for starting the fire, although they stink a bit at first. I can let them burn with a few pellets on top and below the square for about 30 seconds and then close the door. After another minute or so, I start the blower.

I think the plastic wrapper definitely contributes to the clinker, though.

A co-worker uses cedar shavings to get his going. I will try that next.

 

[budman]

Super cedars are far the best . :coolgrin:

 

[DriftWood]

I cut up old dura flame fire logs. Just slice them with a kitchen knife into about 4x4x1 inch pieces.

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[EatenByLimestone]

I've been using the firestarters from Walmart. On comparing the prices, they are the same as the Super Cedars in the 100 pack. If I remember right, they worked quite well with the samples that were given out a few years ago.

Matt