Anyone here burn in one of these stoves? My daughter got us one. We plan on using over Christmas. It looks like you can burn this on the wood deck, which concerns me.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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stoveliker
Minister of Fire
I would not burn it on a (wooden) deck. And keep a distance of 20 ft or so from combustible structures. Better safe than sorry.
They do burn "smokeless" - not all the time. And if you have a roaring fire, embers can still fly out.
Having water (bucket, hose) ready is always a good idea. You may never need it, but better to have it than to be in need of it.
They do burn "smokeless" - not all the time. And if you have a roaring fire, embers can still fly out.
Having water (bucket, hose) ready is always a good idea. You may never need it, but better to have it than to be in need of it.
My mother in law has a smaller one. She burns it on her wood deck. I believe that she has it up on a couple cinder blocks though. They are nice, but not worth the money IMO.
EbS-P
Minister of Fire
Says you need to use the ring stand. Personally it seems risky but I imagine the risk probably equivalent to any flaming device on the porch. I think the bottom may be double double layer. Is chews through dry wood at an amazing rate.
stoveliker
Minister of Fire
It's double walled, and provides secondary (heated) air at the top. It's nice to see burning. (But I wouldn't spend that much on an outside fireplace - howei, if given to me, I'd be quite happy to play with it!)
Everyone I know who has one really likes it. I would definitely prop it up on some pavers or something on a wooden deck, though...even with the stand.
highanddryinco
Burning Hunk
If you do, buy or build a screen top for it.
I've got one ( a gift) and like it but...it will pop out the occasional large burning ember or two or three or four or...
I would not use it on a wood deck without a screen.
I've got one ( a gift) and like it but...it will pop out the occasional large burning ember or two or three or four or...
I would not use it on a wood deck without a screen.
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