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Pooh-Bah
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
We've moved into a nice house with a fairly decent sized garden and because it's rented i've been looking into outdoor firepits, to save wrecking the grass.
Here is one i've been looking at:
https://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa...2Bchimeneas.htm
I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with these and what they thought of them. I'm looking into it so that i could have a fire in the back garden but wouldn't ruin the grass. I thought it would be ideal for late night BBQ's and also small meets...
Anything i should know about them? How long do they stay hot for after, are they transportable...that sort of thing.
Any alternative ideas are very welcome, although i'm very keen on the aesthetic (sp?) side of it.
We've moved into a nice house with a fairly decent sized garden and because it's rented i've been looking into outdoor firepits, to save wrecking the grass.
Here is one i've been looking at:
https://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa...2Bchimeneas.htm
I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with these and what they thought of them. I'm looking into it so that i could have a fire in the back garden but wouldn't ruin the grass. I thought it would be ideal for late night BBQ's and also small meets...
Anything i should know about them? How long do they stay hot for after, are they transportable...that sort of thing.
Any alternative ideas are very welcome, although i'm very keen on the aesthetic (sp?) side of it.
Gayle.....!
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Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
we have a different type of chiminea. Ours stays hot for a long time and isnt really transportable, its very heavy.
But yours looks great!! I say buy it because it would be ace in the garden.
and its pretty too!
we have a different type of chiminea. Ours stays hot for a long time and isnt really transportable, its very heavy.
But yours looks great!! I say buy it because it would be ace in the garden.
and its pretty too! Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
i cant get that link to work
i cant get that link to work NYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
Posted:
Looks cool.
Keep in mind that spinning fire will spray fuel and kill grass if you do it in the same place every time.
Looks cool.
Keep in mind that spinning fire will spray fuel and kill grass if you do it in the same place every time.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
nice
We have one a bit like
this with a black metal finish and its great. Does go a bit rusty if left out but easy to store and light to shift around.
nice
We have one a bit like
this with a black metal finish and its great. Does go a bit rusty if left out but easy to store and light to shift around.
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
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Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
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Location: Wales
Posted:
I like this one.
I like this one.
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Momma Bear
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
trust you to go for the expensive one, missy! :P
trust you to go for the expensive one, missy! :P Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
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Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
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Location: Wales
Posted:
Pffft you think thats the most expensive thing I've looked at buying today?
I've just found THIS and I soooooooooo want it!
Think what an amazing poi/hoop stall we could have under that Gayle
Pffft you think thats the most expensive thing I've looked at buying today?
I've just found THIS and I soooooooooo want it!
Think what an amazing poi/hoop stall we could have under that Gayle
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Momma Bear
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
wow! that is ace!!
£2000. pah. let's make one
hehe
wow! that is ace!!
£2000. pah. let's make one
hehe Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
I think the copper ones look really nice
https://www.flamingbarbecues.co.uk/Firepits/W29-Outdoor-Fireplace
I think the copper ones look really nice
https://www.flamingbarbecues.co.uk/Firepits/W29-Outdoor-Fireplace
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Momma Bear
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
this one is pretty sweet too.
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this one is pretty sweet too.
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enthusiast
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Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
enthusiast
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Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Posted:
dunno bout not wrecking the grass but I dug a 3ft wide round firepit in my garden & tiled the 2nd tier so you could sit next to the embers when it died, worked quite well until the tiles started exploding That was an interesting evening
Gonna buy an oildrum from the scrappy & sink it into the middle to hold the walls & build the rest out of bricks this year
dunno bout not wrecking the grass but I dug a 3ft wide round firepit in my garden & tiled the 2nd tier so you could sit next to the embers when it died, worked quite well until the tiles started exploding
That was an interesting eveningGonna buy an oildrum from the scrappy & sink it into the middle to hold the walls & build the rest out of bricks this year
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playing the days away
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
playing the days away
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Posted:
That's a wicked tent!
Written by: Skulduggery
Pffft you think thats the most expensive thing I've looked at buying today?
I've just found THIS and I soooooooooo want it!
Think what an amazing poi/hoop stall we could have under that Gayle
That's a wicked tent!
Let's relight this forum 
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
Thanks for all the pictures guys and the comments.
I'm trying to get two for one at the moment. I would like the firepit i posted for summer BBQ's instead of a patio heater. Plus, i was also looking into it as a transportable fire for when spinners came to visit.
The reason why i investigated raised firepits was to save the grass underneath. I live in a rented house and don't really want to be held responsilbe for killing a nice big patch of grass. (NYC - there's not enough firespinning going on in my back garden to kill the grass that way)
Plus, if when spinners came to visit and we went to a nearby field to spin then i would like to think we could take that and have our fire in there, then remove it when we're done with no damage to the grass.
So, i understand from Gnor that's there a possibility it's going to be fairly transportable (Bird - better remove that sub from your boot
)
does anyone know how hot they get, or how long to cool down. Do i have to take a padlock with me to a field and chain it up so that it's still there in the morning to take back home?
Am i onto a good idea or can anybody point out the fatal flaws cos i don't want to buy it only to find out it spits burning embers at people.
Oh and Skully, if i had the money to buy that tent then i would. The poi and hoop stall would be AMAZING!!
Thanks for all the pictures guys and the comments.
I'm trying to get two for one at the moment. I would like the firepit i posted for summer BBQ's instead of a patio heater. Plus, i was also looking into it as a transportable fire for when spinners came to visit.
The reason why i investigated raised firepits was to save the grass underneath. I live in a rented house and don't really want to be held responsilbe for killing a nice big patch of grass. (NYC - there's not enough firespinning going on in my back garden to kill the grass that way)
Plus, if when spinners came to visit and we went to a nearby field to spin then i would like to think we could take that and have our fire in there, then remove it when we're done with no damage to the grass.
So, i understand from Gnor that's there a possibility it's going to be fairly transportable (Bird - better remove that sub from your boot
)does anyone know how hot they get, or how long to cool down. Do i have to take a padlock with me to a field and chain it up so that it's still there in the morning to take back home?
Am i onto a good idea or can anybody point out the fatal flaws cos i don't want to buy it only to find out it spits burning embers at people.
Oh and Skully, if i had the money to buy that tent then i would. The poi and hoop stall would be AMAZING!!
Gayle.....!
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water based
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Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
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Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
can i move in there with you skully?
i like the look of the first one, we have a big clay chimenea, it doesnt seem to work too well
cheers, pete
can i move in there with you skully?
i like the look of the first one, we have a big clay chimenea, it doesnt seem to work too well
cheers, pete
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playing the days away
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
playing the days away
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Posted:
It would get very hot
Spitting embers is all about the wood used, it's open so if it's spitty wood then yes, to a degree, the wood would.
It would take a couple of hours to cool completely, perhaps less to be handled with gloves etc.
It would get very hot
Spitting embers is all about the wood used, it's open so if it's spitty wood then yes, to a degree, the wood would.
It would take a couple of hours to cool completely, perhaps less to be handled with gloves etc.
Let's relight this forum
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Momma Bear
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
Written by: Dunc
spitty wood
Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
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playing the days away
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
playing the days away
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Posted:
You're rude!
Gayle....alternatively, you could just buy a metal bucket, drill a couple holes in the bottom to let air in, fill it with wood and burn it Doesn't matter if someone nicks it then cuz it's only worth pennies
You're rude!
Gayle....alternatively, you could just buy a metal bucket, drill a couple holes in the bottom to let air in, fill it with wood and burn it
Doesn't matter if someone nicks it then cuz it's only worth pennies Let's relight this forum
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
Thanks Dunc, an idea for the travelling fire pit - although not all that big to crowd round.
Well it seems that there's not all that many issues with these that people know about so i guess i'll buy one and see. Hopefully it won't be a waste of £100.
Thanks people.
Thanks Dunc, an idea for the travelling fire pit - although not all that big to crowd round.
Well it seems that there's not all that many issues with these that people know about so i guess i'll buy one and see. Hopefully it won't be a waste of £100.
Thanks people.
Gayle.....!
NYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
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Location: NYC, NY, USA
Posted:
How much wood would a spitty wood spit if a spitty wood would spit wood?
I'll bet that chick that sells sea shells by the seashore would know.
Written by: Dunc
Spitting embers is all about the wood used, it's open so if it's spitty wood then yes, to a degree, the wood would.
How much wood would a spitty wood spit if a spitty wood would spit wood?
I'll bet that chick that sells sea shells by the seashore would know.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
Gayle.....!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
Ours you could bolt the iron work base to something but not the top. Unless you somehow attached the bowl to something. Its very light weight and our bowl in quite flat so would transport in a car well. Sooty but well.
Once the fire is out it cooled fairly quickly. Its really nice to have a circle of Bullsh*t around as well. We have used ours a fair bit and hasnt rusted but we bring it in as well. Plus it was cheap..$99 so thats um..40 punds
My only safety worry is that its at good height for kids to fall into. We also use a 44 gallon drum that is awesome but cumbersome.
Putting pics in my gallery.
Ours you could bolt the iron work base to something but not the top. Unless you somehow attached the bowl to something. Its very light weight and our bowl in quite flat so would transport in a car well. Sooty but well.
Once the fire is out it cooled fairly quickly. Its really nice to have a circle of Bullsh*t around as well. We have used ours a fair bit and hasnt rusted but we bring it in as well. Plus it was cheap..$99 so thats um..40 punds
My only safety worry is that its at good height for kids to fall into. We also use a 44 gallon drum that is awesome but cumbersome.
Putting pics in my gallery.
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
Thank Gnor, that's the sort of info i was after
Thank Gnor, that's the sort of info i was after
Gayle.....!
NYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
Posted:
Also be sure that it's legal to light it wherever you light it. I know if we tried that in a park in New York we'd have SWAT teams dropping on us from helicoptors.
Also be sure that it's legal to light it wherever you light it. I know if we tried that in a park in New York we'd have SWAT teams dropping on us from helicoptors.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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playing the days away
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
playing the days away
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Posted:
Oh no hang on you're serious aren't you....
Oh no hang on you're serious aren't you.... Let's relight this forum
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
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Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
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Location: Wales
Posted:
I've found an even nicer canvas tent that I seriously want to own. Then again I also want to buy this boat.
I need to get back onto sugardaddies.com and find myself a rich biatch to fund all this
Gayle if you want a transportable fire pit why not get and old metal wheelbarrow, drill a few air holes in it and away to go. You'd have to replace the wheel for a metal one but that shouldn't be too hard and as long as you wore thick fireproof oven mits you could move it pretty much as soon as the fire went out.
I've found an even nicer canvas tent that I seriously want to own. Then again I also want to buy this boat.
I need to get back onto sugardaddies.com and find myself a rich biatch to fund all this
Gayle if you want a transportable fire pit why not get and old metal wheelbarrow, drill a few air holes in it and away to go. You'd have to replace the wheel for a metal one but that shouldn't be too hard and as long as you wore thick fireproof oven mits you could move it pretty much as soon as the fire went out.
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Geek
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Location: Manchester, UK
Geek
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Location: Manchester, UK
Posted:
I just found this fo £74 including postage...
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·Diameter 30" / 76 cm (from edge of bowl)
·Height 18’’ / 46 cm with safety guard (13" x 33cm without)
Its on https://www.gardenandhome.net/
I'm goin to order one on monday
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I just found this fo £74 including postage...
Non-Https Image Link
·Diameter 30" / 76 cm (from edge of bowl)
·Height 18’’ / 46 cm with safety guard (13" x 33cm without)
Its on https://www.gardenandhome.net/
I'm goin to order one on monday
EDITED_BY: Seye (1142111639)
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
2,444 posts
Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
Well, i've bought the one i posted in the first post. It's arriving on Thursday so i'll post once it's arrived and let people know what i thought of it.
Well, i've bought the one i posted in the first post. It's arriving on Thursday so i'll post once it's arrived and let people know what i thought of it.
Gayle.....!
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Geek
1,261 posts
Location: Manchester, UK
Geek
1,261 posts
Location: Manchester, UK
Posted:
I just got the one I posted above for £59.99 including delivery in an auction on E-Bay.
Porta-fire for the Manc meets
I just got the one I posted above for £59.99 including delivery in an auction on E-Bay.
Porta-fire for the Manc meets
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veteran
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Location: Lancs England
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Location: Lancs England
Posted:
Written by: Dunc
It would get very hot
Spitting embers is all about the wood used, it's open so if it's spitty wood then yes, to a degree, the wood would.
It would take a couple of hours to cool completely, perhaps less to be handled with gloves etc.
before i met those lot i thought they'd be a bunch of dreadlocked hippies that smoked, set things on fire ,and drank a lot of tea but then when i met them....oh wait (PyroWill)
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
Well, it arrived on Thursday and Argos being Argos deliver one which is totally different to the one advertised. Although structully the same all the mosiac is different and is a rather dull creamy shade.
So, when i rang them up to ask if they actually had one like the one they advertised they said "no, but you were warned it would vary from the picture."
Vary? I expect variations in pattern and size of the tiles but not a completely different pit
Haven't lit it yet, hope to soon.
Well, it arrived on Thursday and Argos being Argos deliver one which is totally different to the one advertised. Although structully the same all the mosiac is different and is a rather dull creamy shade.
So, when i rang them up to ask if they actually had one like the one they advertised they said "no, but you were warned it would vary from the picture."
Vary? I expect variations in pattern and size of the tiles but not a completely different pit
Haven't lit it yet, hope to soon.
Gayle.....!
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