Unusual question re BioBricks

[Cath]

To BioPellet or anyone else who has experience with BioBricks, about how many does it take to make a fire that might last 3 or 4 hours?

I got the bright idea that I'd like to do something different as a gift basket for our church fair and thought it might be a good chance to get South Shore Wood Pellets' name out there. I envisioned putting a package of fatwood and a package of those oversized matches that double as starters to make it look a little more interesting. Not to mention to give a better idea of what the bricks are since it's not self-explanatory for anyone unfamiliar with them.

However, the 38 Lb "20 pack" is way too heavy to put in any sort of decorative basket. Even half a pack, or 10 bricks would probably be too heavy unless I put it in one of those canvas wood carriers but that wouldn't look all that pretty.

I've seen Ebayers selling sample packs with as few as 8 bricks, would that be enough to get a good fire going? Even that might be too heavy at about 16 Lbs. What's the smallest amount I could put in any sort of basket or container and have it be worth while?

Depending upon how small I can go I was thinking of adding some cocoa or, on the other end of the spectrum, perhaps a nice bottle of wine.

I'd appreciate any feedback or suggestions.
~Cath

 

[Jags]

Good question Cath. I will give it a little bump.

*****BeGreen to the front lobby please. BeGreen to the front lobby.*****

This may also be a good discussion for "how many for a 3 hr burn" "how many for an over night burn"

 

[Bluelaker]

I have burned them in my Hampton. Three bricks to start the fire, 15-20 minutes later after a good fire is going I add seven more, one in the middle of the coals and a wall of six around the coals. Although I've never really kept a close eye on the burn times, I would guess this lasts about 4-5 hours total. 20 lbs. @ 2 lbs per brick. For a gift basket though...........

 

[begreen]

Nice thought, but I don't think I'd give the BioBricks or pressed logs as a present. They need to be used with some degree of experience with the stove. And by design BioBricks work best en masse. A few wouldn't be very meaningful.

How about giving a box of Super Cedar Fire Starters or some fatwood sticks instead? They weigh a lot less. And you could package them with a nice set of long matches.

 

[smirnov3]

Another alternative is to put in 1-2 Bio-Bricks, and a gift certificate for a bunch more.

 

[Cath]

Jags,
Thanks for the bump.

Anton,
I like the idea of using a couple of bricks and including a gift certificate but I got them at a warehouse, I don't think I can get a gift certificate.

If my printer was working I could put together some sort of an IOU.
~Cath

 

[BioPellet]

To BioPellet or anyone else who has experience with BioBricks, about how many does it take to make a fire that might last 3 or 4 hours?

I got the bright idea that I'd like to do something different as a gift basket for our church fair and thought it might be a good chance to get South Shore Wood Pellets' name out there. I envisioned putting a package of fatwood and a package of those oversized matches that double as starters to make it look a little more interesting. Not to mention to give a better idea of what the bricks are since it's not self-explanatory for anyone unfamiliar with them.

However, the 38 Lb "20 pack" is way too heavy to put in any sort of decorative basket. Even half a pack, or 10 bricks would probably be too heavy unless I put it in one of those canvas wood carriers but that wouldn't look all that pretty.

I've seen Ebayers selling sample packs with as few as 8 bricks, would that be enough to get a good fire going? Even that might be too heavy at about 16 Lbs. What's the smallest amount I could put in any sort of basket or container and have it be worth while?

Depending upon how small I can go I was thinking of adding some cocoa or, on the other end of the spectrum, perhaps a nice bottle of wine.

I'd appreciate any feedback or suggestions.
~Cath

Cath,

20 bricks work well for 12 hours in my Regency - so 10 works well for 6 hours. Minimum 4 bricks though - this makes enough fire to enjoy the Male/Female chemistry, or otherwise mix and match, for a concentration of 2 hours of fire pleasure........ spread the love