Basha Buzz 650W Electric Charcoal Burner

The Basha Buzz is the burner we hand to customers who want a no-adapter, plug-and-play coal starter that just gets on with the job. 650 watts of adjustable heat through a compact black enamel housing fitted with an Australian Type I plug — straight out of the box, straight into the wall, coals ready in 5–8 minutes.

Native AU Type I Plug · Adjustable Heat Dial · 650W Coil

Basha Buzz 650W Electric Charcoal Burner — Australian Plug

Why we keep recommending it

• Native Australian Type I plug. No adapter, no converter, no extra purchase — uncommon in this category and the main reason customers come back for it.
• 650W coil brings standard 26 mm coconut cubes to a full ash in 5–8 minutes.
• Adjustable dial lets you scale heat to coal size — gentle for smaller cubes, full power for 28 mm blocks.
• Built-in thermostat shuts the element down automatically if it overheats during unattended lighting.
• Enamel-coated steel housing handles repeated high-temp cycles and resists surface corrosion.
• Compact footprint. Lives on a kitchen bench or side table without taking over the space.

Coal & setup compatibility

Works with all natural coconut charcoal — 26 mm cubes, 28 mm cubes, and finger-style sticks. The flat coil holds 3–4 standard cubes per cycle. Pair it with whatever HMD or foil setup you already run.

Lighting coals with it

• Place on a flat, heat-safe surface clear of anything flammable.
• Plug in and set the dial to your preferred level.
• Lay 3–4 coconut cubes on the coil.
• Wait roughly 5–8 minutes, then flip with metal tongs for even ashing.
• Once every face is glowing orange, transfer to your HMD or foil.
• Dial off. Cool fully before storing.

Cleaning & storage

• Always cool fully before cleaning.
• Damp cloth on the enamel housing to clear ash.
• Never immerse — it's an electrical appliance.
• Brush the coil periodically when it's cool.
• Store dry, cord loosely arranged. Tight wrapping stresses the cable.

In the box

• 1× Basha Buzz 650W Electric Charcoal Burner with attached Australian power cord. Charcoal and tongs not included.

How long do coals take to light?

About 5–8 minutes for standard 26 mm coconut cubes. Flip them at the halfway mark for even ashing on every face.

Can I see one running in store?

Yes — we run the Basha Buzz in our Knoxfield store regularly. Drop in if you want to watch a cycle before you commit.

We dispatch from our Melbourne store with same-day dispatch on weekday orders placed before 2pm AEST. Free standard shipping on orders over $150 — or visit us in person at Melbourne's Shisha Store for same-day pickup.