Start a vortex like a chimney?

[smokenoob]

OK temptation got the best of me and hoovarmin offering Illuminati status got me moving. I got out my S&S travel kettle and the mini vortex. The paper towel roll, the charcoal, two weber starter cubes and the benzamatic torch! It did take five more minutes than the chimney but I think that’s a good trade-off not to have to take the chimney to the camp. So there you have it! Chimney stays in the box unless I need a full charcoal load! 🤓

[smokenoob]

CaptainMike you could probably use tp tube too but maybe should save the tp for dip cleanup 😁

[Andrrr]

I must have missed something here. Torch, paper tube and two starters? I thought the point was to eliminate having to use starters by using the torch instead?

[smokenoob]

Andrrr yes, that was probably hoovarmin ‘s point, I just used the torch to penetrate the coals to get the starter going. I guess I could have flamed the whole load until smokin’

[JeffJ]

I use a chimney and pour into the Vortex. The chimney breathes more than the Vortex.

[CaptainMike]

I had a chicken to cook last evening so I set the Vortex on the bottom grate of the WSCG, filled it with charcoal, then lit the snap-jet for about 8 minutes. It got going nicely in 15 minutes or so and worked as designed. Thanks for the hot tips, y'all! Now, any tips on how to wind paper towels back onto a cardboard tube....?

[smokenoob]

do you have a rotisserie?

[jfmorris]

Glad we converted you! I never bother with a chimney anymore when using the Vortex on the Performer. Propane ignition all the way!

[radiodome21]

I light my chimney on the side burner of my Genesis. Saw Harry Soo do it in a YouTube video. I love it.

[smokenoob]

great idea!