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  1. Scott2373 Member

    joined: Nov 9, 2011
    139 posts
    Williamson, New York
    X2 what Fossil said! They work every time without worry. I ordered the samples and before I had used a whole Super Cedar, I ordered a lot of them! You really only need 1/4 to get your fire going. They burn HOT!
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  2. dorkweed Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 8, 2012
    321 posts
    The 57th State
    Got my free samples yesterday. Can't wait for winter now!! Especially after this summer!!
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  3. DeerHunter New Member

    joined: Jun 25, 2012
    44 posts
    Adirondacks, NY
    My samples just came in...they smell wonderful, almost too good to burn...(almost) ;)
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  4. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Well, it looks like I have another use for these starters. We just scored on a yard sale Weber Silver grill with the rapidfire chimney starter accessory. Used maybe twice, all for $20 and with a bag of briquettes. Such a deal! Tonight was the inauguration. I got the charcoal ready and then started thinking, balled up newspaper is not going to work that well with the starter. Normally I use a powerful electric heat gun to start the charcoal, but it's packed away due to the garage replacement. What to do? No charcoal lighter fluid on hand, I don't like the stuff. Then a light went off in my head. SuperCedars should do the trick. I broke off a quarter chunk and lit it. Placed it under the charcoal and voila! A perfect start with no fumey charcoal lighter smell. It worked perfect. 15 minutes later I have some good hot coals. Worked like a charm.
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  5. Sprinter Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 1, 2012
    740 posts
    Western Washington
    You could try it in your dresser drawer, but it didn't work that well for me. Hmm, maybe if I used more of them.;hm
  6. Sprinter Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 1, 2012
    740 posts
    Western Washington
    What kind of heat gun? I wouldn't think that a regular 1500 watt hair dryer-type heat gun would. This something special?
  7. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
  8. Joful Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 7, 2012
    2,607 posts
    Philadelphia
    I just got my free samples in the mail. Can't wait to give them a try. Maybe I'll stuff them in the dresser drawers until then...
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  9. Dunragit Member

    joined: Dec 3, 2011
    80 posts
    OK
    Just emailed for a sample, hope I like them.
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  10. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
    Begreen,

    Thank you for the post. The competition BBQ crowd use Super Cedar as you describe. Leaves no fluid smell and lights the briquetts faster. Enjoy your new BBQ and this great weather.
    Thomas
  11. Sprinter Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 1, 2012
    740 posts
    Western Washington
    Yup, that's what I meant by "regular type". Surprised that it works to start briquettes.
  12. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    I have to admit I was a little surprised how well just a quarter SC worked. It was too easy.
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  13. Creature Member

    joined: Jul 18, 2009
    132 posts
    Vancouver, Canada
    I feed them to my stove during heating season, but my Kamado style cooker (Broil King Keg) is lit with them every cook, and I cook on it year round about 2-3 times a week.

    I'll pick up another 100 on my way down to Portland in September.
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  14. Countryboymo Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 24, 2010
    357 posts
    W Central MO
    I either use super cedars or buy a bag of no name match light charcoal on clearance in the fall and use two or three bricquettes of it to start a fire.
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  15. etiger2007 Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 8, 2012
    1,034 posts
    Clio Michigan
    Thank-You very much NWfuel I did get mine as well and will try them out this fall, what stores carry these?
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  16. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
    For the best pricing you want to order direct through our online store at www.supercedar.com
    You can purchase smaller quantities from www.drugstore.com.
    Hope this helpsThomas
  17. MichaelManley New Member

    joined: Aug 9, 2012
    13 posts
    New Hampshire
    Thanks for the samples. I just placed an order for the 72 count.
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  18. Dunragit Member

    joined: Dec 3, 2011
    80 posts
    OK
    My samples arrived today, thanks, I look forward to using them.
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  19. Sprinter Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 1, 2012
    740 posts
    Western Washington
    Best to use these top-down or bottom-up or does it make any difference? I suppose it's just like any other kindling in that regard, but I'll ask anyway.
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  20. johnsgunworks Member

    joined: Dec 11, 2008
    39 posts
    Southwest MI
    Sample is on the way. I look forward to trying 'em. Thanks for the discount offer! From all I've heard about them, I have a feeling I will be taking advantage.
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  21. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,466 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    User preference . . . I use mine for top down fires . . . but you can use them for building just about any fire in any configuration you want.
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  22. fox9988 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 15, 2012
    455 posts
    NW Arkansas
    Fired off the smoker with a Super Cedar this morning. I'm sold. I wonder what this "free" sample is going to cost me over the years;)
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  23. Treacherous Minister of Fire

    joined: May 13, 2010
    745 posts
    WA state
    I have plenty of kindling and newspaper but the time savings alone using a Supercedar is worth it to me. I converted my dad a few years back. He had burned for 50+ years. My wife also appreciates their ease of use.
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  24. Wood Duck Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 26, 2009
    3,761 posts
    Central PA
    I don't find they work very well if they are simply placed on top of the wood. It is best to put them under some kindling or between two dry splits so as the flame moves up from the supercedar it is in contact with some wood. I don't really think you'd need any kindling if your splits are dry and you use a significant portion of a whole supercedar.
  25. Treacherous Minister of Fire

    joined: May 13, 2010
    745 posts
    WA state
    I always use them bottom up.
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