I have a new fire bowl to put it in, sounds like I would drill a hole in bottom to run the line? If I do that how will I keep rocks from falling out?
1188385
Drill a 1" hole. Run the 1" line through the hole and there will not be any extra room for the rocks to fall through.
1188386
Just drill the hole large enough for the fitting. With the burning ring fitting and holding washers there won't be any gaps. We used small fire glass without any issues.
1188387
You drill the hole to run the burner through, there is a 3-4 " long threaded tube welded to the burner bottom which feeds the gas to the round burners. this allows you to adjust the height of the burner. The burner stem will fill the hole so no rocks get out. I used one of these a month ago and it was really easy to assemble. I had a round dished bowl so the adjustment was nice to have. They do give all the parts and is quick to assemble.
1188388
The hole you drill is just to put the threaded end through. On the topside, the side inside the bowl,there is a bigger metal piece that covers the hole. I have rocks in mine and not a single one has fell out.
1188389
You are only drilling a hole big enough to fit the threaded tube through it is only an inch to inch and half in diameter,in my fire put I put lava rock at the bottom and a layer on blue fire pit glass on top and have not had a problem with the stones falling out
1188390
Drill the hole just large enought to accept the threaded pipe coming from the rings. You'll have flat washers and nuts on both sides of the bowl bottom. No place for anything the get out.
1188391
I went to Home Depot and bought a piece of sheet metal. I cut it a little smaller than my pit and placed it in there. Put the ring through the middle and the glass rocks around. Sounds difficult but was very easy. Works great.
1188392
If you drill the hole in the center of the bowl, which you pretty much have to. The burner drops (basically a threaded pipe) down through the hole and you connect the gas line to it. So, the burner itself will fill the hole, with the assumption you drill a correct sized hole and your rocks aren't sand.
1188393
You drill a hole just big enough for the fitting to fit through. It has threaded washers to adjust the height of the fitting and these washers keep any rocks from falling through.
1188394
I bought a sheet of aluminum at Home Depot and cut to fit my bowl exactly. I cut the small hole in that for the gas line. That worked perfectly.
355263
We have a similar plastic one and I just used a 1/16 drill bit to add several tiny holes around the bottom so that water can slowly seep out instead of being a drowning hazard. The sand does not really fall out of them (so use either a 1/16 or a 1/32 drill bit) and the water just drips slowly out
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It depends. I would go with a 12" or 6". The fire will only be where the ring is. So you could keep the fire away from the edges with a 6" kit or out near the edges with a 12" kit. I personally used an 18" bowl with a 12" kit and it works great.
117475
Drill a hole with a concrete drill bit. Place a plastic anchor in the hole. I used one sold for sheet rock use and tapped it into the hole. I made sure the size of the anchor fit with the screws that came with the shade. Works really well.
2112783
Drive a pilot hole with a 3' piece of pipe. Eye it level as you drive. That ensures no rocks are in your way. Use the piece of pipe as a cheater bar to finish screwing it down. If it isn't exactly level...you can use a level as you predrill the screws into the 4x4 post.
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Actually the liner I received was not as pictured and there were no holes on mine . When I install a liner I put about 30 holes in the lower one third of the liner with a flat one half inch wood hole drill bit with a few holes around the upper area so water can seep into the liner . But first after digging my hole for the liner I lay a layer of rocks and backfill with a layer of rocks . To keep rocks from entering the liner I use plastic gutter guard and duct tape to hold the plastic screen in place when inserting the liner in the hole . I hope this helps and yes you can put a few holes in the verry bottom of the liner . Actually the liner I received was not as pictured and there were no holes on mine . When I install a liner I put about 30 holes in the lower one third of the liner with a flat one half inch wood hole drill bit with a few holes around the upper area so water can seep into the liner . But first after digging my hole for the liner I lay a layer of rocks and backfill with a layer of rocks . To keep rocks from entering the liner I use plastic gutter guard and duct tape to hold the plastic screen in place when inserting the liner in the hole . I hope this helps and yes you can put a few holes in... » Read More Actually the liner I received was not as pictured and there were no holes on mine . When I install a liner I put about 30 holes in the lower one third of the liner with a flat one half inch wood hole drill bit with a few holes around the upper area so water can seep into the liner . But first after digging my hole for the liner I lay a layer of rocks and backfill with a layer of rocks . To keep rocks from entering the liner I use plastic gutter guard and duct tape to hold the plastic screen in place when inserting the liner in the hole . I hope this helps and yes you can put a few holes in the verry bottom of the liner . « Show Less
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I Believe The outelLaayer Is A Type Of Plastic. It Does Not Get Hot WhicOuterlh Is Really Nice. The Bowl Is Not Very Deep. The Bowl Will Hold A Couple Of Logs With The Cover On. Often, We Will Make A "Roaring" Fire And Just Leave The Cover Off.
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I'm sorry I'm not able to help you out on this. We bought the fire glass for an outside fire pit and did not buy enough to use. We have since sold the fire pit and gave them the fire glass in case they wanted to purchase more for their use in the pit. I think you may be able to look this up on-line and look for a description of the fire glass. I would hope they give a directions on where fire glass could be used. Once again, sorry I couldn't be of help.
1192408
Yes, just hold the stone steady so you don't wallow out the hole.blow the dust away periodically or keep the stone wet.
20126
Yes, I would not think that would be a problem at all. Once the rocks heat up, the heat only radiates from them, not through the bowl. Even the outer ring stays cool, barefoot feet on the outer ring is the best.
2173589
NO !!! This unit will explode if a fire is put in it I tryed to use it as a fire pit and it started to explode spraying fiberglass in all directions. USE ONLY WITH THE BOWL !!
899477
You need to change the grate like the one person suggested since fire pits for lava rocks/logs have a different design compared to fire pits for fireglass.
2254091
The center of the bowl has a small hole (maybe 1-2" diameter) for rain drainage but ash and embers fall through the center onto whatever is underneath the pit. Personally, I'd stay away from starting a fire on or around wood that is not intended for burning purposes (ie wood decking).
1345942
I put mine in a ceramic bowl, then microwaved for a few seconds to fit the new bowl. ( so water wouldn't get trapped below it )
1105876
I would dig out the area you want to put it in, removing any rocks, and place the legs in the hole. Then fill it in with bagged dirt, wetting the area down as you go along to insure settlement of the dirt, almost like planting a shrub. Ours is really sturdy and with the winds we have experienced this past summer, it never fell over, and it has a very big clematis growing on it at present. It is really sturdy.
646127
Must use concrete its cheap and easy to do. Why not do it right if your that far along. Make sure you followed the directions as far as the shape of the bottom of the hole. I guarantee if you dont use concrete it will be tipped over after little use.
34514
I don't see why you would have to...it won't hurt anything if you put the fireglass over it. It depends on if you can still see the lava rock and like the way it looks.