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1.5-lb Petroleum Firestarter

Ratings & Reviews for IMPERIAL 1.5-lb Petroleum Firestarter

4.3
194
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 4.3 out of 5
194 Reviews


81% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

This fire starter product is generally effective and reliable for starting pellet stoves and other fires, though some customers have noted issues with the recent formula change. The majority of reviewers praise the product's ability to quickly and easily ignite pellets and other materials, with many stating it is the best they have used. However, a significant number of customers have complained that the new gel-based formula is too thick and does not work as well as the previous liquid version, which they found more effective. Some also noted the product has become more expensive over time. Overall, the fire starter seems to be a useful and popular product, but the recent formulation change has been a disappointment for many long-time users.

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194 Customer Reviews

imperial pellet fire starting gel

Would Recommend

The imperial fire gel works great for me when starting my pellet stove. the gel provides great burn time in order to get the stove started.

February 25, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Best I've found!

Would Recommend

I've tried a bunch, and this is the most reliable, non-smelly, and quick.

February 24, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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works every time

Would Recommend

I have used this stuff for several years now. I squirt some on top of the pellets, stays where I put it, I light it and five it about 3 minutes for it to get going good. Turn on the stove feed and never look back. I keep reading about bad batches, but I usually buy 6 bottles two times during the season and have never cound a bad bottle.

February 19, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter
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Fire starter

Would Recommend

Best i have ever used.ouick to light

February 18, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Works great but expensive for my needs I use it for wood pellets

February 16, 2019
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Great Product, Great Price

Would Recommend

I use this to light my pellet stove on a daily basis. It works great, and is cheaper to get from here then online. Even the big bottle online is more then 4 small bottles.

February 6, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Best fire starter stuff ever!

Would Recommend

This stuff is fabulous! Works great in our fireplace and fire pit!

February 2, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Best fire starter stuff ever!

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This stuff is fabulous! Works great in our fireplace and fire pit!

February 2, 2019
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Quick and easy

Would Recommend

I have a wood burning stove that I use a lot during winter. This product works great getting a fire going quick and easy. No more paper or card board to help get it started.

February 2, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Does what it says

Would Recommend

Helps light the big logs if you are lacking tinder of kindling. Sticks to the wood to like a gel so it wont drip and catch other stuff on fire.

January 25, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Works well

Would Recommend

I've used this many times this winter since the ignighter on my pellet stove died...hafta use more than I'd like or it gets drafted out..but works well if u apply enough...wish it was cheaper..

January 22, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Would Recommend

It works well and did not have to apply additional to keep fire continuing

January 20, 2019
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Squeeze'n Light Gel Fire Starter

Would Recommend

Very easy to use. Our pellet stove is an old fashioned one with no igniter, so we need gel to get a fire started. This product is easy to apply and starts much quicker than other fire starter gels I've tried. It easily ignites the pellets. I actually discarded the starter fluid we had been using before, as it was not near as effective. We've been very happy with Squeeze'n Light.

January 16, 2019
From 1.0-lb Petroleum Firestarter Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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