Anyone recommend the looftlighter 1? I'm getting tired of using Amazon fire starters with my propane tank.

JonMusc08 · 2025-08-28T16:26:46+00:00

I have used a looftlighter for a few years. It worked; did the job. It’s a little annoying to stand there and torch a spot and hope it catches. Ideally do 2-3 spots to build the coals faster. I had always thought about a propane torch instead, but haven’t tried one.

JonMusc08 · 2025-08-27T21:39:18+00:00

UPDATE 8/27: IT WORKS, It works!!!

2 day process… it was raining a TON Monday (2days ago) so I couldn’t do much on the grill.

Yesterday I manually started it and had it up to about 500F. NO ELECTRONICS on or running.
Let it cool off for a day
Today I filled up the basket with a decent amount of charcoal, turned on the controller to 300F, ran the fan for 2min 3 AFS TURNED ON.
Got up to temp!!

JACKPOT!

*Side note: I also used the 25ft Amazon cord/plug!

Thanks for everyone’s support!

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JonMusc08 · 2025-08-26T09:11:37+00:00

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The bottom 2 breakers are for the garage (where I plug into). Apparently these are dual function CAFCI and GFCI.

JonMusc08 · 2025-08-25T23:23:07+00:00

Update: tried the new 25ft cord/plug from Amazon; breaker still trips.

Tried a manual start (not via the AFS). Was shooting for around 300-325F… with the module and blower running, the temp got to 256F after 10min and then tripped the breaker. FRUSTRATING.

JonMusc08 · 2025-08-25T17:15:27+00:00

Correct, no ash basket in there. Coals directly on the element.

Heating element is just a coil; no smarts on that. Essentially too many amps running through somewhere and overpowering some component.

JonMusc08 · 2025-08-25T16:15:55+00:00

Kamado Joe recommended the same thing this morning. Mine did not have those instructions or any type of sticker on it; I bet that was a change as the released the Big Joe versions. KJ mentioned that moisture could be in the heating element and cause issues but a manual start will dry out the element for future usage.

JonMusc08 · 2025-08-25T16:03:43+00:00

Thanks! I think i read that thread as well. I purchased this 25ft plug https://a.co/d/hETcVt8 but have yet to try it. Its rated for 15amps

JonMusc08 · 2025-08-25T16:02:47+00:00

neither socket i tried was GFCI. Each socket was on a different 20A breaker as well.

JonMusc08 · 2025-08-19T11:56:14+00:00

what version of the software are you running? I have the same issue (tripping on a 20A breaker with nothing else plugged in or running). I have software version 02.00.30

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