Can you use wood with this fire pit? I want to have the smell of a wood fire pit with the cleanliness of a propane one.
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I love the smell of juniper and pinon burning so I place a small southwest-style incense burner on the tile and use the little bricks or cones. Gives just enough fragrance for me to enjoy it without smoking out anyone. I also use it indoors with my electric fire place. One like this: Casa (Adobe House) Burner With Pinon Natural Wood Incense - Incienso De Santa Fe or google pinon incense burner.
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I doubt it...there is a metal tube in the shape of a circle that the lava rock surrounds...if it were wood the gas would be right up against it. I'm not sure how that would work with any propane/wood combination, but I don't know a lot about it. Maybe someone else has a better idea :)
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With some of the wood products out there (any that you have to soak) you really need to have it on top of the flavor bars to have enough smoke produced. If you are using something like "Mojobricks" (which Ive been using for the last few years) you can put it anywhere.
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You can ignite the gas side with the burners but need a starter on the charcoal side. We use those paraffin/sawdust squares or "fat wood".
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Yes. you can also probably fit a propane tank under to store. But do know the propane is not used as the cooking source. It is to light the charcoal or lump. It is very convenient to light and to get the coals going. This is an awesome pit for the money.
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I just use hard wood ,oak,etc. If we are sitting round the fire I may use pine. Charcoal works fine of course.
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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. :)
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As far as I know , there are basically only two fuels for BBQ grills. That is some form of charcoal and LPG. The portable Kitchen is one of the best charcoal grills for the money. Except for the grills and grate, it is all aluminum.It will last a long time. I used to replace my propane grills every 2 years or so because they were burned out.The grate and grill in the Portable Kitchen will last 4 to 5 years and are reasonably priced to replace. If BBQ flavor is disliked, then don't use hardwood for smoking.
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We have it in a gas fire pit and We Really like it. I just don't know about log burning ? Maybe Not ?
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Yes you can. You will need to put a can or something to keep the wood in though so the heat and flame can be concentrated. It looks like the metal is coated in Zinc to make it rust resistsant so I would not build a fire in the thing unless you want zinc poisoning.
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I have used wood with charcoal to grill and I really like that but I've not tried only smoking. There is good air control on the bottom and on the lid, so it might be possible if you set the air flow correctly. Good Luck
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I bought this camp chef and then set it in a back yard fire pit that I made from bricks. I ran the hose through a pvc and then to a little shed where I keep the propane tank. it worked out very nice. I went to a shop that recertifies the tanks and makes hoses. they made me a hose the length I needed. that's the way it would go just to be safe. let the pros do it. I would bet there is a similar shop near you somewhere. hope that helped.
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Wood burning fire pits put out a LOT of heat below. The safety will depend on the distance from the fire pit to the deck. You might be ok if you also add in some kind of a heat brick between the pad and your fire pit. Your best bet would be if you could get a 2'x2' patio brick and then elevate it an inch or two under the corners. That should absorb most of the heat from the fire pit. Truthfully though, I personally still wouldn't risk it. I'm in a similar situation, and I'm looking at propane fire pits. Pricey, but a lot safer for decks. I know my township will not issue a burn permit for a wood firepit on any deck. Wood burning fire pits put out a LOT of heat below. The safety will depend on the distance from the fire pit to the deck. You might be ok if you also add in some kind of a heat brick between the pad and your fire pit. Your best bet would be if you could get a 2'x2' patio brick and then elevate it an inch or two under the corners. That should absorb most of the heat from the fire pit. Truthfully though, I personally still wouldn't risk it. I'm in a similar situation, and I'm looking at propane fire pits. Pricey, but a lot safer for decks. I know my township will not issue a burn permit for a... » Read More Wood burning fire pits put out a LOT of heat below. The safety will depend on the distance from the fire pit to the deck. You might be ok if you also add in some kind of a heat brick between the pad and your fire pit. Your best bet would be if you could get a 2'x2' patio brick and then elevate it an inch or two under the corners. That should absorb most of the heat from the fire pit. Truthfully though, I personally still wouldn't risk it. I'm in a similar situation, and I'm looking at propane fire pits. Pricey, but a lot safer for decks. I know my township will not issue a burn permit for a wood firepit on any deck. « Show Less
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I would not sipmly due to the heat from the fire pit. It works well and looks nice. I would use extreme caution on a wood deck.
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I'm sure you can but I wouldnot personaly use it for the purpose of having to fill it so often.I have always used propane never tried anything else and I never had any issues.
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I am familiar with using fire glass with gas fireplaces (to obscure/hide the gas lines). So in this case, it is a bit different because this fire pit is wood burning. Technically, you could use fire glass with this product, but you would need to have the appropriate burner if you are just using fire glass. If you combine fire glass and logs, you'll have an interesting project to separate the glass from the ash after your fire has died out and the glass has cooled. There are no drainage holes in this fire pit--so if you plan to install a gas burner, you'll need to accommodate for that in your construction plans.
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There is not an odor that comes off of the Fire Dancer so I would think you could. Make sure you do not get the hot dog in the granules of the unit. So I think you are fine to give it a try. We travel with ours and are always being asked "where did you get that?" These are light weight and and easy to setup. Enjoy.
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Funny you should ask.....I have been experimenting with different types of wood as well as charcoal mixes, this biolite is simply incredible! Try it and let me know! Hope it works out!