With barbecue lighters, you can light your charcoal barbecues quickly and easily. That's because most lighters light the coal within a few seconds. You also don't need any matches anymore and your hands stay away from the fire. That way, you never burn your hands again. There are electric barbecue lighters with a power cord and there are barbecue lighters that work on a battery. With this, you're not bound to a socket.