I used it to recoat my fireplace incert, very easy to work with. How long should i wait before I build a fire?
925952
I would start with a small, lower heat fire after 24-48 hours, and gradually work up from there. My experience has been that even after it has dried enough to handle, there will still be some moisture that needs to escape. A gradual build fire can help you prevent extra cracking from this moisture.
31169
It worked very well on the inside of the glass of my gas fireplace , that is why I bought it. It cut through 5 years of built up soot and dirt very quickly with just a little elbow grease.
757853
Not something I had happen; follow the instructions to season it- should help. Burned clean and left very little behind besides the normal effects of being a smoke box- some discoloration on the walls etc but thats what I'd expect
626573
Not really a great idea.It would burn,but only for a very short time.The reason this fuel works so well in a ventless fireplace,is that it is poured into a reservoir which holds a large amount of fuel,thus a long burn.
1167138
I used mastick- got help at Home Depot to get right product and amount. My fireplace project turned out GREAT!
1815202
Fairly simple and safe. There is no how far. If you are that unfamiliar with gas fire units, ask for help from someone that owns a gas grill or something. Always - Light fire first, then turn on gas only a little bit untill it lights. Adjust to choice level of flame. REMEMBER- FIRE FIRST- GAS ON SECOND.
1170114
I start fire with charcoal. I soak wood in water overnight and cook using wood. I have enjoyed my smoker. It takes 8-10 hours for Boston butts to get tender but it is well worth the time. Also have smoked chicken. Awesome!
437587
used it on many campfires. hung over a fire or set on grill. soap outside first before cooking over fire. that makes cleanup a breeze.
980225
At least a couple hundred degrees. Aluminum/steel looks to beak down at a pretty high temp. I'm sure as long as the fire isn't touching the fan, you'll be fine. Another question would be, what are you ducting the fireplace with? Or are you just sticking this canfan up there, to exhaust hot air out? You should probably look into something else to vent air out for a fireplace. Unless you use it to vent off heat the the rest of the house.
1099942
depends on what kind of tender you use and how skilled you are at using the fire starter. With good tender and practice only takes a min or 2
934602
I leave it on year round to help with heat / cooling loss & drafts. My fireplace is super drafty. It's not perfect, but certainly helps. Don't know that I'd use it until after the fire has cooled down. Not sure how fire proof it is.
385303
I didn't actually time the burn but it is shorter than firewood but longer than I had anticipated. I mix woodchips/saw dust with shredded paper to about a 50/50 mix and I haven't noticed any extra or unwanted smoke. I want to try and make enough bricks this spring and summer to get me through next winter. If you don't mind a little work then it's worth it, FYI I fill up a 50 gallon trashcan with my mix and it usually makes about 32 bricks.
384628
Yes it is safe to use around fireplacr. Make sure you get the fireplace one because it comes with 4 sections instead of 3 sections
2127439
This unit is intended for use with a Real Flame mantel, or so it is labeled. I have a carpenter friend completing a custom mantel for this firebox, so can't honestly answer this yet. I will say I ran the unit twice standing freely --alone and without being encased in a mantel--as it is out of the box. The heat is driven outward by a fan; little to no heat was generated on sides or top of my unit.
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Yes, throw it in the fire. I put it in after the fire is going well. And yes, I like Creosote Destroyer. It works for me. I'm the kind of person that might sometimes burn wood that was not prime fuel, which makes me concerned about build up in my chimney. I burn a lot of construction debris.
757304
I don't use a gas starter but matches and it catches just fine if you light the paper at all four corners. Sometimes I don't get the paper at the right angle and have to try again but I've always gotten it started in less than five minutes. Yes, one log puts out a nice flame. It's not the roaring fire you get with real wood, and doesn't provide that kind of heat either, but it's a lovely sight and cleaner than Duraflame. Not too messy either. I am very happy with the firedogs.
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HI, this means that your valuables inside this fire chest should be safe for approx 1/2 hour depending on the intensity of the fire. Hope that helps!