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Primo Electric Charcoal Starter - PGEFIRE
Primo Electric Charcoal Starter - PGEFIRE
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Estimated delivery within the contiguous US: 2–3 business days after shipping.
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Description
The Primo Electric Charcoal Starter (PGEFIRE) is Primo's plug-in lighter for natural lump charcoal. Primo says to "plug in the Electric Charcoal Starter to get your grill to desired temperature in minutes," and its product brochure adds that the high heat from the starter "lights lump charcoal in a matter of minutes." It replaces lighter fluid, which Primo says must never be used in its ceramic grills.
Primo lists it for every Primo charcoal grill: the Oval Junior 200, Oval Large 300, Oval XL 400, Jack Daniel's Edition XL, Oval XXL 500 and Round, including the All-In-One versions. Pair it with Primo natural lump charcoal, or see the rest of our Primo collection.
Plan ahead: the starter plugs in, so you need a power outlet within reach of the grill. Primo does not publish its wattage, voltage, cord length, dimensions, weight or material, and it publishes no separate instructions for it, so ask us any of those questions before you order. Primo's owner's manual says to monitor an electric fire starter closely while it lights the charcoal.
Features
- Lights lump charcoal in minutes: Primo's brochure says the starter's high heat lights lump charcoal in a matter of minutes.
- No lighter fluid: Primo says lighter fluid is absorbed by the ceramics, gives food a fuel taste and voids the warranty; an electric starter is one of the lighting methods Primo approves.
- Fits every Primo size: Primo lists it for the Junior, Large, XL, XL Jack Daniel's Edition, XXL and Round charcoal grills.
- Plug-in operation: Primo's instruction is simply to plug it in to bring the grill up to temperature in minutes.
- Same lighting routine as the manual: fill the fire box, light with the dome open, and wait for embers before setting the vents (Primo Quick Start Guide).
Specifications
| Brand | Primo Ceramic Grills |
|---|---|
| Model | PGEFIRE, Electric Charcoal Starter |
| Type | Plug-in electric charcoal starter (Primo also calls it an electric charcoal lighter) |
| Fuel it lights | Natural lump charcoal |
| Fits | Primo Oval Junior 200, Oval Large 300, Oval XL 400, XL Jack Daniel's Edition, Oval XXL 500 and Round charcoal grills |
| Power | Plugs into a power outlet; wattage and voltage not published by Primo, ask us |
| Cord length | Not published by Primo; ask us |
| Dimensions and weight | Not published by Primo; ask us |
| Material | Not published by Primo; ask us |
| California Prop 65 | Warning on Primo's listing (see Legal below) |
| Warranty | See Warranty below |
What's included
- Primo Electric Charcoal Starter (PGEFIRE)
Primo does not publish a carton list for the starter. Ask us to confirm the contents before you order.
Sold separately
- Fuel: Primo natural lump charcoal, 20 lb PG00608
- Other lighting method: Primo Quick Lights, 24-piece box PG00609
- Ash cleanup between cooks: Primo ash tool PG00776
- Temperature control: Primo grill controller PGPLUS and digital remote BBQ thermometer PG00339
- Two-zone fires: cast iron firebox dividers for the XXL PG00371, XL PG00334, Large PG00344 and Junior PG00314
Installation planning
- Power: the starter plugs in, so plan for an outlet within reach of the grill. Primo does not publish the electrical rating or cord length; ask us before you order.
- Fuel: use only 100% natural lump charcoal. Use a full fire box for smoking and searing temperatures and half a fire box for two-zone cooking (Primo Quick Start Guide).
- Lighting: light the charcoal with the dome open, then wait 5-10 minutes for embers to form before closing the dome and setting the vents (Primo Quick Start Guide). Primo's owner's manual says an electric fire starter should be monitored closely.
- Never use lighter fluid or any other combustible liquid: Primo says it is absorbed by the ceramics, gives food a fuel taste and voids the warranty.
- Grill placement: Primo grills are for outdoor use only, in an area with adequate clearance for ventilation and clear of hanging limbs and other flammable objects (Primo owner's manual).
- Reusing charcoal: Primo says charcoal can be relit 2-3 times; stir the used charcoal with the ash tool so the ash drops through the fire grate, and add about 30% new charcoal before you light it again.
Warranty
Primo Ceramic Grills gives the original purchaser a limited 1-year warranty against rust-through on all other parts and accessories (unless specified), alongside its limited lifetime warranty on ceramic parts, limited 5-year rust-through warranty on metal parts other than cast iron, limited 1-year rust-through warranty on cast iron parts and limited 30-day warranty on felt gaskets and thermometers. Primo's warranty page does not name electrical items or this starter separately, so ask us to confirm the coverage before you order.
Primo's conditions: coverage is for the original purchaser; keep a bill of sale or payment record; the product must be used according to Primo's instructions. Replacement parts ship at the purchaser's expense, and the existing part must be disposed of once the replacement arrives. Not covered: damage from use, misuse, improper installation or storage; claims that do not involve defective workmanship or materials; unauthorized service or parts; service calls, labor, travel, diagnostic and freight charges. Claims go through your dealer with the model number and proof of purchase, or through Primo's online warranty claim form; international claims are not accepted. Full terms are on Primo's warranty and parts page.
Manuals and documents
- Primo Electric Charcoal Starter product page
- Primo Electric Charcoal Starter on the Primo shop
- Primo product brochure, 2024 (PDF), accessories p. 24
- Primo Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- Primo Grills and Smokers Owner's Manual (PDF)
- Primo warranty and parts
Legal disclaimers and warnings
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov (Primo listing). Product packaging, owners' manuals, installation instructions, and/or operating instructions may include more information than what is shown on our website. The content on our site is intended to be used for reference purposes only. Please fully read all included manuals and documentation before installing or using this product.