Electric charcoal starter

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.^[1] Electric starters are "virtually fool-proof", but do require a source of electricity.^[2]

See also

• Chimney starter, another charcoal lighting system
• Charcoal lighter fluid