BioLite FirePit+ Outdoor Smokeless Fire Pit and Grill

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Generally speaking, the larger the pit, the more heat it will give off, although other factors can change this, including what materials it's made of and the fuel you use to power it. Originating from South America, chimineas consist of a round container where the fuel is burned, topped with a chimney. They are easy to maintain and keep clean, radiate heat brilliantly, and create a centerpiece for your garden that is sure to impress. Larry Campbell, a member of The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board, tells us that when burning wood, smoke is inevitable. However, this unit is designed to funnel all the smoke straight up (instead of blowing at you with the wind). We were unable to smell the smoke and barely able to see it. However, be sure to follow the instructions to take advantage of the smokeless feature. When we first used the unit, we did not properly start and maintain the fire and, as a result, a lot of smoke was created due to our user-based error. When we used the unit again, and maintained the fire with smaller wood pieces, we found that the smokeless feature worked well. Corten steel is durable and weather-resistant but is always rust-coloured, so may not suit all gardens.

Hardwoods, such as oak, hawthorn and ash, are the best types of wood for a steady, long-lasting burn. They're dense woods, and will produce less smoke and residue when lit.A BBQ fire pit is a great multifunctional tool, in that you can use it for flame-grill cooking as well as warmth (perfect if you're short on space). It makes an interesting centrepiece for any garden event, and if you opt for a larger than average pit, it can accommodate food for big parties. The Terraflame Wave Tabletop Fire Bowl is a simple and stylish way to add a fire element to any outdoor space. Almost as easy to use as a candle, this small fire bowl just requires the use of the included gel canister and a lighter. While testing, we also found the setup to be very minimal: After removing it from the box, just add the included beach pebbles and the gel canister. Clean-up is just as simple since you can put the cover on the gel canister to extinguish the fire, with no ash to clean up or other steps necessary. Plus, we found it to be very durable and we noticed no damage when we left it out uncovered (although we found it very easy to cover with our existing patio set cover). In terms of design, the fire pit has a plain, but clean and stylish, appearance. However, to keep it looking like new, you will need to protect it with a fire pit cover when not in use, otherwise, rust will develop on the screen (although we found that the rest of the fire pit still looked great). Overall, the unit offers a simple, yet effective, design at a great value, and is an essential addition to any outdoor space. If you fancy having a homemade pizza while you relax around your fire pit, here are the best pizza ovens . When evaluating design and extra features, we analyzed the usefulness of any additional and functional design elements, such as an integrated table, as well as any additional tools, such as a firewood poker. We also noted the fire pits’ abilities to contain sparks and tested this trait both with and without a screen for fire pits that came with a spark screen. Our evaluation of a fire pit’s value was based on whether a given fire pit's features and performance were below, on par with, or beyond what could be expected for its price point.

These fire pits are made using a recycled washing-machine drum – great if you want to get creative and save some money. All you need to do is remove the drum from the machine, along with any plastic parts, then stake it safely into the ground. You can add legs if you want it higher off the ground. When using regular kindling, we did detect smoke, although it was not an overwhelming amount. However, when we used the wood pellets and pellet adapter, we were able to enjoy smokeless warmth. The fire pellets did require more fire maintenance on our part, though, and we only recorded about 10 minutes of solid burn time when using the pellets. You can add more pellets to sustain the fire, but we recommend adding them slowly, because one time when the fire was getting low, we dumped a bunch of pellets at once and smothered the flames entirely. Gas fire pits: in addition to wood, these fire pits can also be powered by gas. However, gas is bulky, expensive and non-renewable.

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Ideally, you'd get to see some fire pits in store before buying, but if this isn’t possible, find out as much information about it as possible before investing. Do remember that the more basic options won’t come with safety extras such as lids or screens, so you might need to spend a little more on accessories. Since this is a small, compact fire pit, it's very easy to clean out and store when not in use. We continue to think it's an excellent way to add a bit of warmth and the ambiance of a traditional fire pit to small patios and balconies without adding a lot of smoke or a bulky unit.