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BBQ Dragon | Electric Charcoal Starter Fan | Bbq Fan Blower | Heavy Duty Charcoal Fan | Cordless Stainless Steel Fire Starter Built-in Blower | Easily Ignite Charcoal Grills & Bbq Smokers

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Material
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  • Efficient & Safe Ignition: Revolutionize your grilling with the BBQ Dragon Electric Charcoal Starter & Lighter Fan. Experience the safest, easiest, and quickest way to ignite charcoal grills, smokers, and fires in minutes. Featuring a cordless, stainless-steel construction, an adjustable long neck, a patented clamp for secure placement, and variable speed settings for precise airflow control. For optimal performance and safety, please ensure to use cold air only to prevent damage and maintain warranty validity.
  • Versatile & Multipurpose Use: Elevate your indoor and outdoor grilling with our electric grill starter fan. Its adaptable design seamlessly integrates with charcoal chimneys, grills, fire pits, fireplaces, wood stoves, smokers, campfires, ceramic cookers, and kamado-style cookers. Enhance your charcoal lighting experience with our BBQ Dragon Chimney of Insanity for a faster, smoke-reduced start in under 3 minutes, making your grilling swift and effortless.
  • Durable Stainless Steel with Convenient Mounting: Built to last, the BBQ fire starter fan boasts a high-grade stainless steel body that remains cool to the touch. Its adjustable stainless steel neck, coupled with a spring-loaded, patented clamp, enables easy positioning to direct airflow precisely where needed. This clamp's wide opening allows for effortless attachment to various surfaces, ensuring versatility across numerous grilling setups.
  • Cordless & Battery-Powered for Ultimate Flexibility: Embrace the freedom of grilling anywhere with our cordless BBQ Dragon Fan. Eliminate the inconvenience of wires with a device powered by 4 AA batteries (not included) or recharge via a micro-USB cable (not included) with your rechargeable batteries. This feature ensures you can concentrate on your grilling art without any cords getting in the way, providing a seamless and enjoyable grilling experience.
  • Guaranteed Satisfaction: At BBQ Dragon, we stand behind the quality of our products and aim to elevate your outdoor cooking experiences. Our commitment to your satisfaction is backed by a one-year guarantee. Should our product not meet your expectations, reach out to us for a product replacement or a full refund. We're dedicated to ensuring your grilling adventures are always enjoyable and fulfilling.

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3.8 3.8
Giftable
3.6 3.6
Flavor
3.6 3.6
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Easy to use
4.2
4.6
4.4
Giftable
3.6
4.0
4.4
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plastic body, Copper wire motor, Extended stainless steel air duct, Rechargeable lithium battery
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Button Control
Button Control
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knob Control
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Button Control
mounting type
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wattage
5 watts
20 watts
120 watts
20 watts
6.3 watts
voltage
12 volts
12 volts
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number of blades
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7
4
7
7
weight
2.5 pounds
1.43 pounds
0.51 kilograms
1.32 pounds
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Product Description

Fan

Come on Baby Light my Fire

Stop using lighter fluid to light your fire! Now you can enjoy a quick start fire without having to soak your coals or wood with dangerous chemicals. This innovative tool gives you a quick start without jeopardizing the taste of your food with excess lighter fluid on your coals or grill grates.

Grill Fan

Features And Details

Some of the vital features that cannot be missed from the BBQ Dragon Charcoal Starter Fan include:

● Starts charcoal under 10 minutes

● High quality stainless steel

● Clips to any grill

● Battery Powered/ Cordless

Fan

The Perfect Pair

The BBQ Dragon Charcoal Starter Grill Lighter Fan is designed to increase airflow that creates a turbo effect and allows charcoal and briquettes to light faster and burn more consistently; also designed to fit the BBQ Dragon Chimney of Insanity. By pairing our two innovative designs, this allows coals to be lit in as little as three minutes without the use of lighter fluid or chemicals.

WE INVENTED THE BEST BBQ ACCESSORIES ON THE MARKET

Grill Fan

Grill Brush and scraper

Rolling Grill

Recognition

Grilling tools produced by BBQ Dragon are the most innovative tools you will find in the market currently. BBQ Dragon has had recognition and awards for the following:

Recognition in "All-American Makers"

Awards at the National Hardware Show include:

"Best in Show"

"Best New Barbecue Accessory"

"Best New Outdoor Tech"

BBQ Dragon Innovation

There have been so many innovative barbecue accessories designed by the company, including:

- Rotating Grate

- Grill Table

- Chimney of Insanity

- Grill Stone

- Multi- Function Grill Tool Set and many others.

However, all these outstanding innovations all started from a particular invention known to many as the BBQ Dragon Fan.

Charcoal vs Propane

It is a well-known fact that charcoal cooks better, is hotter, and has a better flavor effect on food. It is more sustainable ecologically than the prominent gas.

People often choose propane over charcoal due to the convenience of a quick start up.

For this reason, BBQ Dragon has designed many tools to make grilling with charcoal simpler and faster.This gives you the enjoyment and benefits of a charcoal grill with the convenience of a quick start up.

We Know BBQ

BBQ Dragon is the most innovative company in the market. We put great passion in our work and take pride in our products. It is our desire to make your bbq experience easier, faster and more pleasurable.

Our top priority is your barbeque experience and overall satisfaction with our high quality products.

BBQ DRAGON FOUNDERS

Bruce and George Prior are brothers. They’re also inventors. Bruce is a mechanical engineer, and George is a product designer. But most importantly, they are grilling and barbecuing FANATICS! They love being next to a hot fire, grilling steaks for family barbecues, and they love the challenge of smoking the perfect brisket or ribs. They’ve been able to apply their expertise in mechanics and electronics to create the BBQ Dragon Fan and other products that revolutionize the barbecuing experience. They’re making grilling easier, faster, and more fun. Their inventions are enhancing the great tradition of barbecuing for millions of families around the world. They love to barbecue and want to help other people share this great joy of food, family, and fire.


A MESSAGE FROM GEORGE:

“Grilling is our passion and we absolutely love sharing it with you! BBQ Dragon is not just a business, it is a natural extension of our love for barbecue and outdoor cooking. For us, it's about really good food, shared with family and friends. Cooking over a fire has been part of so many important times in our family, it's more than just a way to make a good steak, it's a way to live life to the fullest.”

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Other Features Clips to any grill, Battery Powered/ Cordless XL sized, Heat Resistant Nylon Handle Larger Size, Designed with just the right number of holes 100% All Natural, Long Lasting Charcoal Starter-Waterproof USB Portable with Led Batterry Indicator, Multipurpose Arc Lighter, Windproof, With Safety Protection System Double-sided cast-iron griddle fits grills
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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
1,506 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use and performance of the electric fan. However, some complain about the battery life and battery cover. Opinions are mixed on quality, value, speed, and heat resistance.

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314 customers mention249 positive65 negative

Customers like the performance of the electric fan. They say it does its job very well, works ridiculously fast, and is an excellent tool when it works. Customers also say it's an incredible product for starting charcoal and getting to grilling amazingly fast.

"...Swell product and a big hats off to the developers. I'm impressed." Read more

"...I really like the convenience of starting my charcoal quickly, but the quality of the construction is not quite there yet...." Read more

"...The build quality is great, it works well, and I love the recharging function...." Read more

"...Don't leave it unattended. The thing works so ridiculously fast that there is NO reason to walk away...." Read more

46 customers mention40 positive6 negative

Customers find the electric fan easy to use. They say it's well-made, and securely attaches to their grill. They also say it makes it simple to start and keep a fire going in a smoker. Customers also say that it reduces the time to prep for a BBQ using charcoals significantly. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and convenience of the product.

"...Oh heck yes. I absolutely love this device. Very easy to use, the clamp is very powerful and holds the device secure and the flexible neck is..." Read more

"Not the strongest fan but easy to use...." Read more

"...It's such a simple concept that I and no doubt countless others have jury-rigged with fans, hairdryers, old pieces of pipe, etc...." Read more

"...Now, with the Dragon, it's quick and simple. You clamp it to the BGE, point the fan at the bottom vent, turn it on, and light your fire nomally...." Read more

176 customers mention90 positive86 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the fan. Some mention it's well made, while others say it'd be better off buying a different fan.

"...This makes BBQing so much more efficient. This coupled with outstanding customer service after the sale makes your purchase a no brainer...." Read more

"...after only using it a few times, the plastic switch broke and it would not turn off unless I took out the batteries...." Read more

"...The build quality is not bad, but it chews batteries pretty quick... just like another reviewer here on Amazon had mentioned...." Read more

"...My problem isn't that anything feels cheap or flimsy, it's that it's hard to get it back on once it's off, to the point where you feel like you're..." Read more

60 customers mention18 positive42 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the fan. Some mention it's worth the dollars, an efficient, practical, and affordable solution. However, others say that it'd be a waste of money due to poor construction and overall cheapness.

"...First off, this device is not amazing. It is not awesome nor superlative. It's just a fan attached to a flexible neck anchored to a clamp...." Read more

"...Perhaps the chimney used wasn't that great. I did my own version of the experiment (I should have recorded it), using my Weber Chimney Starter...." Read more

"...My expectations were met, and the price wasn't awful. Four stars.Hope this helps!" Read more

"...It made all the difference. I would highly recommend it. It's a little expensive, but well worth the investment." Read more

53 customers mention17 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the heat resistance of the electric fan. For example some mention that the heat is intense that they cannot put their hand above it, while others say that the inside has completely melted. The rubber inserts in the grip are heat proof, but the twist knob is not. That said, some say that it enables them to have better temperature control regulation.

"...Learn from my failure, future BBQ Dragoneers! Anyway, it melted and I was heartbroken...." Read more

"...is built to be heatproof, b)..." Read more

"...The guts to the fan will melt if the heat from the charcoal rises up through the fan even when the fan is it will melt the internals...." Read more

"...I have found that the dragon has difficulty in cold climates or situations...." Read more

43 customers mention27 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the electric fan. Some mention that it rapidly speeds the time from lighting your grill to cooking, has enough speed settings to be flexible, and the adjustable fan speed is just right. However, others say that it never runs at full speed, the speed will vary all over the spectrum when trying to adjust it, and that the air flow does not adjust speeds.

"...it may seem, its entertaining to watch the fire just glow and spread incredibly fast. Like watching a forest fire...." Read more

"...I removed the batteries for the remainder of its use…the fan speed just would increase, so I bought another one, WHEN it works, it’s great...." Read more

"...The variable fan speed works well for situations where it is a small coal that needs to be carefully fanned all the way to stoking oak logs...." Read more

"...Now, with the Dragon, it's quick and simple. You clamp it to the BGE, point the fan at the bottom vent, turn it on, and light your fire nomally...." Read more

59 customers mention16 positive43 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the fan. They mention that it wears out the batteries very easily, it absolutely devours them, and it's not great on battery economy. Some customers also mention that the fan blows through fresh batteries in 5 minutes of use.

"...Now the con: This is important in reviewing any product. It uses batteries. That's fine as I have rechargeables in mine...." Read more

"...The build quality is not bad, but it chews batteries pretty quick... just like another reviewer here on Amazon had mentioned...." Read more

"...has a long, flexible neck, c) is cordless, and d) can be recharged...." Read more

"...on off switch is super touchy it could be left on and wear out the batteries very easily...." Read more

43 customers mention0 positive43 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery cover of the electric fan. They mention that it broke permanently during the 3rd cook they used it on, the battery component housing fell apart, and the fan part did break. The plastic it's attached to broke, and a new replacement was sent out immediately.

"...Unfortunately, after only using it a few times, the plastic switch broke and it would not turn off unless I took out the batteries...." Read more

"...* I have had a similar issue as other reviewers with the battery door hatch breaking...." Read more

"...Looks like the plastic it's attached to broke. Disappointing since it did its job well the first time." Read more

"...I dropped the dragon one time and the fan shattered so be gentle with it. Need a better build." Read more

Philosophy of Use
4 Stars
Philosophy of Use
Quick and dirty...First of all, I can see why there is some negative reviews about this product. It has a plastic fan, it's not built super well, and the battery life is annoying.What is good about the fan? Here is why it's good to me...It works well to get your coals up and going in no time... No, you don't need to buy the BBQ Dragon chimney for it to work to your advantage (see picture). If you don't have a WSM to do the same thing, get creative.It's portable to get your coals piping hot for a sear (see my picture).The Suck.Battery life with conventional Double A batteries - the rechargeable battery unit might be worth looking into? No idea...Heat resistance - Anything closer then ~10 inches might be asking for issues but honestly, I am not sure. I've never used this unit right on top of my fire.Yeah, it's lacking in these areas but you know what? I don't plan to use it to an extreme level or place it right next to 500+ degree charcoal . Can you accomplish everything as mentioned above with with a blow dryer? You bet. However, a blow dryer is quite as portable as this unit is.The portability is what I like folks, it's nothing game changing but it's a nice luxury for charcoal. For me it's a decent buy, folks. My expectations were met, and the price wasn't awful. Four stars.Hope this helps!
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