I am trying to light a barbeque, but the slight wind keeps putting the flame of the match stick go out as I try to light the paper.
How can I prevent this?
I am trying to light a barbeque, but the slight wind keeps putting the flame of the match stick go out as I try to light the paper.
How can I prevent this?
The old smokers' trick used to be to keep the matchbox half open & dip the struck match slightly into the hollow end [the end away from where the open visible matches are] just as the initial flare is dying.
This allows the wood to take full hold & then be more wind-resistant.
If you do it too early, the fumes from the initial chemical flare will put it straight out.
Alternatively, hold two or three matches with the heads offset by about double the length of each head. Strike the first, which will light the second, then the third...
Or, requires advance preparation.
Dip the head end to about ½ way down the stick in candle wax... [carefully, of course]
It's actually pretty simple, if the wind is blowing out your match, all you gotta do is block the wind with your own body.
After the match is successfully lit, cover it from the wind with your free hand (e.g. hand that held the matchbox, put the matchbox away and now you have a free hand) to make sure it definitely won't get blown out, (i.e. this way you can turn your body freely while keeping your hand blocking the wind from blowing out your light)
Then light that grill up!
Tip: Make sure to move relatively slowly (if you move the match too fast it'll die because fast movement essentially creates wind)
Roll the match between your fingers as you move it - the flame will burn much much stronger and you will be able to move the match to the paper without it going out.
1) Slicing the match stick
Slice the match stick surface in thin slices just about the tip of match stick. 10-15 slices gives best result
2) layman's method
Surround the fire such that it blocks the wind flow
Combining method 1) & 2) will give you best results
In addition to shielding the match from wind, reduce the distance your match travels between striking it and the coals. Strike the match inside the grill itself if possible.
Add a small piece of wax paper to the other paper you were using. It lights easily and it will act as a fuse to light the paper that will, in turn, light the BBQ.
An alternative is to dribble a bit of wax on the corner of crumpled paper fire-starter scraps
I would like to suggest you one method:
Use camphor
Steps:
The advantage is that, you can save your flame. The camphor is a good conductor of fire. So even if you put some in between wood, it will be an add on.
Put gas unto paper. That was easy! (becareful! too much gas will burn the paper instantly or may bigger the fumes!) You can flick a candle if you like.