How to light a BBQ using a Heat Beads® BBQ Chimney

Learn how to light a BBQ using the very handy Heat Beads® BBQ Chimney.

For a fast and simple way to get your BBQ started use a Heat Beads® BBQ Chimney.

  1. Fill Heat Beads® BBQ Chimney to the rim with Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes. Light 3 Heat Beads® Firelighters cubes then place the BBQ Chimney directly over the firelighters.

  2. The Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes will ash over faster than normal by using the BBQ Chimney, reaching the most effective temperature in approximately 30-40 minutes for a full chimney. Briquettes are ready to use once they are covered in a light coloured ash.

  3. Once Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes are fully ashed over, carefully pour the briquettes from the BBQ Chimney onto the fire grill or into baskets/rails. For safety, always ensure you wear BBQ mitts.

  4. It is important that the Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes be poured into the BBQ as soon as they are ashed over. Leaving the ashes in the Heat Beads®BBQ Chimney for prolonged periods will reduce the life of the device.

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Which fuel is right for your BBQ?

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Hardwood Lump Charcoal (Grey bag)

Burns the hottest of all our fuels and ashes over the fastest (approx. 15–20 mins) – perfect for searing.View product

Easy-Lite® BBQ Briquettes (Yellow bag)

No firelighters needed – just light with a match. Ideal for a quick weeknight BBQ or camping. Use the full bag.View product

Classic BBQ Briquettes (Red bag)

High, steady heat with little ash – a great reliable all-rounder.View product

Based on Heat Beads® testing. Burn times vary with fuel, BBQ and weather.

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