Lighting a stoker

While at Wally World I saw them selling a trail size 2 packet of CSL Ignite-O firestarter packets for a $1.00, are they ok to use for coal? It says they will burn for up to 15 minutes.

i couldnt see why you wouldnt be able to use them. since your using them to start it. but im no expert

Do u know what they are made out of? The only thing I would think would be bad if they are waxy wood stuff like the duralogs. I would be worried that they would drip and maybe clog your grates.

I don't see anything on the package of what it's made of, web site doesn't help much either http://ignite-o.com.

I would take a pie plate and light one and see if it leaves any residue that could clog the holes in your grate.

I'm doubtful they would burn intensely enough to light Coal. Still, let us know how you make out.

if you can't find the "mice" then I advise customers to use charcoal. It may take a few try's to get it going but once your figure it out its easy.

I light mine simply by rolling some wood shavings in newspaper and lighting the paper. Once the wood shavings are burning, I throw some coal on top and turn the stoker on and set my combustion air at 8, until the coal is ignited. Works every time... with one match.

I just found out that you can light a stoker with acetylene.I don't know if they still make them but I have what we used to call a turbo tip.You use it in a regular uni weld type handle but you turn the regulator all the way in and fire it up.They were made to solder copper pipe that was horizonal with a little standing water in it.My friend called and said he couldn't get his stoker(alaska) going,ran out of coal mice.Took my torch over put the turbo tip in and within 2 minutes we were off and running.
DON

Adamiscold how did you make out with this? I sent two emails with no reply!

Adamiscold wrote:Thanks Trader, I did mean to look up their number and give them a call. I have a long list

I haven't heard anything back from them either. Since they have not charged my credit card I figured I would at some point try to pick some up locally and then if they fill my order I'll just have some in stock for later on.

$12.00 a bag. Lasts all year. You don't need gimmicky coal rodents!

I don't think I have ever seen cowboy charcoal around here.

Home depot or most any hardware store will have it.

Ok Thanks Kirk.