Showing posts with label fire pits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fire pits. Show all posts

4/10/2012

Wood Burning Fire Pit - Portable, Round, & Steel - Mountains & Trees Design Review

Wood Burning Fire Pit - Portable, Round, and Steel - Mountains and Trees Design
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Fantastic Product. Very easy to use and cleaning it is every bit as easy as they say, no shoveling ashes and old logs out, just let it cool then dump the ash into the trash can. The construction is very sturdy and the art work on the shell is simply spectacular! I love my fire pit and the mountain night scene design I chose. If the rest of their shells look as good as the my mountain scene shell I have, I might just need to order a couple more exterior design shells to go with my liner! Love the product, ease of use, simplicity, and portability. So far, I have been really impressed with my pit from fire pit patio. It looks like it should hold up well for many years to come as well. I will write another review at the end of the season after I have put it to extensive use!

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Introducing the first-of-its-kind, modular fire pit that is easily portable, integrated with cooking accessories, and interchangeable with various outer shell designs. Fire Pit Patio's fire pits consist of three main components: the shell, inner liner, and base plate. All of these components are easily interchangeable. The fire pit is easily portable because it is substantially lighter to carry and handle than other fire pits.Cleaning and storage is almost effortless with its distinctive modular design. When the fire pit is finished being used, you can simply remove the outer shell and dump the ashes in the trash with the integrated trash can style liner.Fire Pit Patio's fire pits can also be accessorized. Add the optional Dutch oven collar to your fire pit for a fully functional Dutch oven briquette stand for all your Dutch oven cooking. Also available as accessories, are a standard grilling wire-grate, or a customized 1/8 inch searing grate for outdoor fire pit cooking, fuel gel tray for non-wood burning fires, and a optional spark arrestor. Fire pit shells can also be illuminated with lanterns or lights for indoor or outdoor decorative lighting to display the unique and intricate designs that make our fire pits so visually mesmerizing and stunning. There is nothing quite like a good, hearty Dutch oven or flame-cooked meal, followed by a warm glowing fire, and then topped off with some fresh, fire roasted s'mores.With their unique modular design, our fire pits allow you to swap out different outer shells so you can enjoy various designs to go with the changing seasons. You'll enjoy years of family fun and social gatherings around your fire pit. You won't find another fire pit, like Fire Pit Patio's fire pits, anywhere!

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11/02/2011

Blue Rhino GAD860SP LP Gas Outdoor Firebowl with Slate/Marble Mantel Review

Blue Rhino GAD860SP LP Gas Outdoor Firebowl with Slate/Marble Mantel
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This is a great outdoor fire pit for the price. Sometimes Walmart has it cheaper and sometimes Amazon does. It is worth checking them both as they both ship directly from Blue Rhino to your home. Also, the same fire pit is sold under the names Blue Rhino and UniFlame.
Once it is put together it is very sturdy and easy to use. The fire puts out a lot of heat and flame. The mantel is a nice size leaving plenty of room for drinks, plates, bottles, feet, etc. The lava rocks and fake logs looked a lot better than I thought they would. Overall it is a beautiful fire pit.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
(many of these are mentioned in other reviews, but they will save you a lot of hassle and time)
TIME: It says 1 hour but plan on 2 hours. Only a person who had put together about 5 of these perviously would be able to do it in an hour.
LOCATION: Plan to build it close to where you are going to use it as it is heavy to move once built. It can be easily moved by two strong people, but it would be hard for one person to move it any distance.
CARDBOARD: The is one large flat square piece of cardboard that is in the box with the top. Save this piece and use it to lay on the ground while building. Most of the building you will do with the top upside down and having this underneath will protect it from scratches and make it easy to slide around if needed.
INSTRUCTIONS: The instructions are good, but are mainly just pictures. There is very little detail provided. So you MUST carefully examine each picture as you build it, noting the number of holes on top versus the bottom, the direction of pieces and the exact screw needed. It is very easy to start putting a piece together to only realize that you messed up and need to take it a part and re-do it.
SCREW PACKAGE: A nice screw package is provided labeling each group of screws A,B,C, etc so you know which ones to use where. DOUBLE CHECK the labeling. On my package the A screws were labeled B and vice versa. I ended up using the allen screws where I was suppose to use the philips head screws and I ended up having to re-do the first couple of steps. Verify on the picture whether they want you to use the allen screws or philips head screws. Basically you will use the allen screws to attach the sides to the top, and you will use the philips head screws for everything else.
SCREW TIGHTENING: Almost every review mentions this advice and it is very important. When attaching a section together, first partially screw the screws in and once it is al attached, THEN tighten them down. The holes often do not line up perfectly and you will need a little "play" to line them up before tightening. The MOST IMPORTANT time to follow this is when you attach the sides to the top. DO NOT TIGHTEN all of the allen screws which are used to attach the sides to the top until you have ALL of the sides partially screwed in... then tighten everything down. If you don't follow this you will not be able to get all of the screws to match up to the holes. Also, on some pieces I found it useful to have a pair of pliers or hammer to bend some of the pieces a little so that the holes line up.
TANK COVER: A nice black vinyl tank cover is provided. It is easiest to put this on from the bottom upward and not from the top down.
TANK HOSE: I found it easiest to attach the hose to the tank and then rotate the tank clockwise a bit to tighten the hose up. This enables the hose to wrap closely around the tank and thus make it fit so that the door closes easily.
FIRE PIT COVER: A nice fitting cover is provided for the fire pit and even includes a little extra room at top to allow for the fake logs. This cover is a very thin and cheap vinyl. Be very careful when you put it on (especially if it is cold) as it will tear VERY EASILY at the corners. I would recommend turning the cover inside-out and reinforcing the edges and corners with duct tape first. Then use the cover as normal with the tape on the inside protecting the edges and corners. If you don't do this you will eventually tear the cover.
STARTING THE FIRE: Many have noted this as well, but it is easy to overlook. It does NOT start the same as a typical gas grill. To start the fire turn the knob to the start position and HOLD IT IN. While holding it in, press the electric starter. You must keep holding it in until it lights up (this can take a few seconds) and then you will need to KEEP HOLDING IT IN until the fire gets going. If you let go too soon it will just go out.
WINE: Don't keep a bottle of wine on the table top for very long as it will heat it up pretty fast if the fire is going...and who likes warm wine..ugh.
Overall this is an awesome product at a great price. The shipping was very fast (only a few days) and the item came in one large box. If you are patient and follow the above directions (or have a friend/relative who is) you will have it built and be using it to warm yourself in no time at all.


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This LP gas outdoor fire bowl features a gorgeous slate/marble mantel and cast iron burner for extended burn time and years of outdoor fun. The bowl's handcrafted slate/marble mantel and porcelain steel bowl make it a stunning centerpiece to any deck, patio, pool or lavish outdoor venue. A hidden control panel conceals the gas flame-control technology giving the rustic appearance of a wood-fueled fire, but without the mess or storing and hauling of wood and ashes. Electronic ignition means easy starts, every time. With 40,000 Btu's, there's plenty of heat to keep the whole gang warm. The unit is easy to assemble with no tools needed, and requires a 20-pound liquid propane tank (not included). The purchase includes a protective cover and is backed by a manufacturer 1-year warranty. The unit measures 41.26 by 41.26 by 21.7 (width by depth by height).

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10/04/2011

CobraCo FB6132 Round Cast Iron Copper Finish Fire Pit Bowl with Screen and Cover Review

CobraCo FB6132 Round Cast Iron Copper Finish Fire Pit Bowl with Screen and Cover
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My son characterized outdoor fire pits as woks, balls, or crockpots. I would add to that big, clunky, hard-to-move unattractive chimineas. This is a wok type. The bowl is a lovely beaten copper. Even with a fire burning in it, the rim is not too hot to touch, so you don't have to worry about little kids touching it and burning themselves. With this type of fire pit, the heat dissipates in all directions and cools from the bottom, so it is not as warm as a camp fire. But on your patio, you don't want it to be. It is portable enough to take along to other places. Easy to clean. I am crazy about it.

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Add a touch of warmth to your garden or patio with the CobraCo Round Cast Iron Copper Finish Fire Bowl. Its bronze copper colored bowl sits in a sturdy black steel base, supported by four embossed scroll metal legs. The bowl comes with a mesh screen cover finished with high temperature paint for safety, and a vinyl storage cover that protects the bowl from water and debris.
Portable Fire Bowl Can Be Taken AnywhereThe 38-pound CobraCo fire bowl is freestanding and fully portable--the bowl sits in a strong steel frame that can be moved separately. Bring the fire bowl with you to a friend's house, to a park, or on camping trips. Use it in the summer for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs, and in the fall to create a cozy gathering. The bowl is 30 inches in diameter and 12-3/4 inches tall (17 inches with the mesh cover), making it ideal for large or small fires.
Years of Safe and Easy UseThe CobraCo Round Cast Iron Copper Finish Fire Bowl comes with a wire screen cover complete with handle that is finished with high temperature paint. This way you can enjoy a hearty fire without worrying about flying sparks or embers. The fire bowl is also easy to clean--just lift the bowl and tilt the ashes into a trash container.
A vinyl cover protects the bowl from rain and leaves when it's not in use. The cover also makes transporting the fire bowl easy. The bowl is easily assembled, and its metal construction is designed to last. For user convenience, all necessary hardware and instructions are included.
Remember to always check with the local township authorities on fire pit guidelines. Never use a fire pit indoors, on a wood deck, or other flammable surfaces such as dried grass or leaves.
What's in the BoxFire bowl, base, screen cover, vinyl cover, hardware, and instructions.


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9/20/2011

Deckmate Copper Outdoor Fireplace Review

Deckmate Copper Outdoor Fireplace
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We love the look of our new Copper Fireplace, and we have already spent several chilly evenings outside enjoying the warmth and crackling noise of the fire. It was on back order when we ordered it but we received it much sooner than promised; we did have a problem with the door not wanting to open all the way to put firewood in; I called the company, talked to a very nice, pleasant, real live person, who immediately offered to send out a replacement piece, which arrived within a week. I am very pleased with the product and the company.

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For Burning wood, charcoal and artificial logs with a 360 degree view of the fire.

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8/12/2011

Weber 2726 Wood Burning Fireplace Review

Weber 2726 Wood Burning Fireplace
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I had shopped around for a patio fireplace for a couple of years. I didn't like any of the ones sold in the chain stores (Lowes, Home Depot, Target, Sears, etc.). They were poorly built and looked like they would rust out quickly. The more quality built ones were too expensive for what essentially is just a fire ring. I stumbled across the Weber Wood Burning Fireplace and after a little research purchased it. Like all things Weber, it isn't the most flashy or even the best but it is well designed, sturdy, and should last for years. We have used ours once and I will share a number of observations and comments on previous reviews.
First, the small aluminum bowl underneath the fire bowl is not an ash catcher. It is a heat shield. This fireplace should not be used on a wood or composite deck. We have a brick patio and it is safely used there.
Second, where we live (Central, OH) there is no need for a screen around the fireplace. Perhaps in more fire prone areas it would be a good idea, but then again, should you have an open fire in those areas? For my uses a screen is not useful or needed and would just make adding fuel more difficult.
Third, to the commenter who said the fireplace is too smokey, it's the green wood you burned that produced the smoke, not the fireplace. I used well seasoned wood as anyone should and it produced about as much smoke as one would expect.
Fourth, you do not need to use the lid but there is one major advantage to doing so when the weather is cool: the lid helps direct heat down rather than allowing it all to rise quickly. In other words, it keeps more heat down at chair level when you're sitting around the fireplace.
Fifth, the lid does indeed smother the fire quickly. The lid is just tight enough to smother the fire. That's a huge plus since it means you don't have to wait until the fire dies out on its own to go inside. Nor do you have to douse the fire with water to put it out. In the case of this product, I'd recommend you don't do that anyway unless you want to ruin the porcelain finish.
Sixth, it took about 30 minutes to assemble. Even though the handles are wooden, you will still need heavy gloves to move the lid out of the way and move the riser. I have the 2010 model and the handles are sturdy and solid.

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Create atmosphere anywhere. Now it is easy to have the warmth and atmosphere of an outdoor wood burning fireplace or campfire. Use the Weber Fireplace camping, on a patio or in the garden - anywhere you want to enjoy the fun of a fire without leaving a trace of it. Bring warmth to cool nights and an inviting glow to any occasion. Made of heavy-gauge steel construction, the lid and bowl are porcelain enameled, that won't rust, fade or burn. The heat shield is made of rust-resistant aluminum, and the support ring is galvanized steel.

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