would it be safe to use the charcoal grill side on a wooden deck ? I am wondering if coals or ashes escape and land on the deck easily .
887896
We've had the grill on a wooden deck since Christmas, and have used the charcoal side numerous times, with no problems. I have not noticed any goals or ashes escaping from the grill. I am comfortable with having it on my deck.
887897
My experience is that it is safe as long as you do not keep the unused charcoal or other eaily flammable items under the grill. So far I am please with my purchase!
887898
I Would think it would be fine. Especially if it's not a windy day. Personnelly we have a concrete patio but it is pretty small so I use it close to the grass and the grass has never caught fire or even smoldered. Actually I have never even seen sparks fly out of it.
339644
We haven't smoked with it yet. However, there are two moon-shaped metal containers that fit under the grill surface used for holding charcoal. Once these are lit, you can move them to the sides for indirect heat. If you're using the attached igniter, it lights from the center so the two containers have to sit there until the coals are hot. You can control the temperature by using fewer coals and moving the coals away from what you are grilling, which we have done successfully. I don't know of any other ways. There is a thermometer on the lid.
498645
I would never want to suggest doing anything that could be dangerous, and I think operating a propane burner on a wooden surface may present a fire hazard. Those burners can reflect a considerable amount of heat downward, and I have noticed that the concrete floor of my garage is quite warm after using the burner. That said, you could minimize the risk by setting the burner atop some cinder blocks to raise it above the deck. Make sure the blocks are stable and don't wobble.
2114429
not to easily. it will be to hard to keep low temps. the grill is really shallow so the charcoal is to close to cook slow the meat will cook to fast and the smoke will have no time to permiate the meat.
272601
I use the smoker side unit. The charcoal or wood goes in the smoker unit with a pan of water on the grate above. The steam will keep the meat from drying out. The meat goes in the large bbq unit with an empty pan under it to catch the drippings. Since the smoke is coming from one side. the meat will have to be turned around halfway through to cook evenly. There are many good smoking books on the market.
546211
I wouldn't use it for grilling but I imagine it would be ok if it was not directly over the flame/coals. I use mine often with a standard stove and love it.
1983153
Yes, this fire pit can be used on a wood deck - you're right, some fire pits should not be used on or near combustible decking; however this unit is safe to use.
1205304
I have not tried. I have briefly handled the grill grate in my BBQ since I need to move some coals and all I felt was a little warmth. If I were to pick up a burning log in a campfire I would only do that if there was a section of the log that was not on fire. I am confident I would be protected from surrounding heat but I wouldn't attempt direct flame contact. That is what fire poker and tools are for.
125414
NO! heat radiating from fire pit could start the wood deck on fire unless you used a fire proof insulated layer between fire pit and wood surface. I would not. I use mine on a concrete patio
708908
While I haven't tried it, I think the legs are too short. Though, you could probably stack bricks or similar under the four legs to increase the height. If you use a cast iron wood carrier in the fireplace to make sure the flaming logs have air underneath the challenge might be a little greater. The grate itself is cast iron, but since the grate bars are triangular, like a Toblerone chocolate, I imagine the flame will hit a larger surface area of the meat. Not sure it would work well. It might but I don't know. My gut tells me that this grill is best used over a bed of coals.
226799
This is geared for a small gas grill - eg coleman carryabout. I wouldn't use charcoal on it (eg. habachi) but I can't say it wouldn't hurt.
1695019
I actually use mine on my wooden deck - no issues at all. This is the second portable fire pit I've used on my deck over the years (the first one just wore out), and I've never had any problems with it burning the wood. Of course, when your teens decide to be cute and put their Frisbee underneath it, you realize that it does get hot there and melt the plastic to the wood, but that's not the fault of the fire pit. :)
414424
The decision and risk are yours, but I can provide some useful info. The inside obviously gets flaming hot. The rim and legs, i.e., the parts that would touch you deck, are not too hot. The pit's pan has a solid bottom, so no coals will fall through. If it was my deck, my primary concern would be sparks popping out. But this fire pit comes with a screened lid heavy enough to stay in place. The only remaining spark risk is when you remove that lid to roast marshmallows or to add more wood. I suppose you could get some sparks or even small coals through the pan's wider-meshed sides if you build up the coals too much or fail to clean out the ashes between uses.
1695021
I would bet if you use paving stone underneath and make sure the stone goes out 8 to 12 inches from every side of the fire pit it will be fine to use on a wooden deck. Make sure the stone completely covers the deck under the fire pit and there are no gaps.
1597008
I have never used this pot on a charcoal grill but have used it on the coals of a camp fire. If you do just be careful the coals are not too hot, and do not open lid. If you do you may get coals in your food.
1545274
Yes, we currently use the fire pit on our composite deck. The flame is large but the wind will blow the flame out before it would blow it towards the railing. We keep it about 1 foot away from the railing just incase.
1791945
My decking is wood but I have not noticed high heat below the smoker and have not seen any wood discoloration. My guess is you should be OK but you could put the smoker on a small piece of plywood to be safe.