New BBQ gadget

[SmokeyGator]

while looking on Amazon for a tool needed to replace a valve cartridge in a bathtub, I came across this nifty toy. So I ordered it. It actually works quite well. https://smile.amazon.com/Fbest-Outdo...mazingribs--20

[scottranda]

What does it do? Blow fire?

[SmokeyGator]

Sort of. It moves air, which becomes fire

[scottranda]

Oh, and if you can’t get that stubborn cartridge out, use a hair dryer. Found that tip online years ago and it actually worked.

[SmokeyGator]

The puller tool should work. Hopefully it won’t be that much trouble. There is a chance I can extract it without the puller, but I’m not counting on that.

[texastweeter]

I believe the tool you are referring to is a "drain key"? Wait no you said valve not drain, so was it a valve wrench?

[scottranda]

I had to use the hair dryer and puller tool together. Finally worked.

[ribeyeguy]

What was your search criteria?

[Histrix]

https://smile.amazon.com/Fbest-Outdoor-Cooking-Barbecue-accessories/dp/B078NTHVX2/?tag=amazingribs--20

[mountainsmoker]

I bet that gets the coals hot fast.

[Scout789]

He who dies with the most toys, wins!

[SmokeyGator]

It works well. A bit noisy but it kicks the charcoal fire up quickly. Really helps speed things up getting the kamado going. And couldn’t be simpler in design. No batteries required, just turn a crank.

[TripleB]

Perfect. Need something likes this for my big smoker. After you put a log on, you need to assist in getting the wood to catch. Thanks

[SmokeyGator]

It’s nice to be able to stoke a fire without having to hyperventilate yourself and/or keep your face close to a building fire with all the smoke and whatnot getting in your eyes and lungs.

[TripleB]

Amen Gator. Thanks again for posting this. I've purchased more stuff from posters recommendations.

[bkellyusa]

That's pretty damn interesting. I didn't get it at first. Anything that keeps your face away from the fire is a good thing.

[ofelles]

Funny how going online for one thing soooo often leads to finding a new BBQ gadget I need. I thought I was the only one. Great find.

[Histrix]

A few years ago I bought one of those manual blowers similar to the one Smoky Gator is showing. The big difference was that it was all plastic and utter crap - didn't even last a couple months. I then bought one that was run by one D cell battery. It too was too plastic-y and total crap.
Since then I've just been using one of those old style traditional bag bellows type to stoke a fire on startup. Works great - no plastic gears or crappy motors.
I do have an old CPAP machine that the electronics fried but the fan is still good. I've had a project in mind to take the fan out of that and rig it up with a battery pack and an old CPAP hose and a length of copper pipe. That idea has been on the back burner for a few years but I should probably move that project to a front burner. After all, my bag bellows is likely to crap out in another 10 or 15 years.

[CaptainMike]

Looks like it acts similar to a blacksmith forge blower.