electric charcoal starter
{{Short description|Device to ignite charcoal electrically}}
An electric charcoal starter is an electric heating element designed for igniting charcoal without kindling. It may be simply a heater loop that is inserted into a pile of charcoal, or may include a pot for holding the charcoal.Roger W. Truesdail, "Peeps at Things to Come", The Rotarian, August 1961, p. 31 Electric starters are "virtually fool-proof", but do require a source of electricity.A. Cort Sinnes, The Grilling Encyclopedia, 1992, {{isbn|0871134780}} p. 30
See also
- Chimney starter, another charcoal lighting system
- Charcoal lighter fluid