I'm wondering if adding some lava rock around the "logs" would be a problem? I've actually been using it to cook under campfire grates lined in foil.
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I have used it only to keep us warm on cool nights and it really does a good job....I have not tryed to cook any thing on it so I don't have an opinion on that.
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I would think that would probably help even out the heat. Just be mindful of the propane hose as I have noticed it gets pretty warm were it attaches to the bottom under the burner. They also make a folding grate for the smaller grill. I have not tried it on the big red campfire as yet.
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................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your campfire (depending on the amount and placement of said lava rock)......hope that's a good enough answer for you....Happy Cooking !!! ................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your... » Read More ................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your campfire (depending on the amount and placement of said lava rock)......hope that's a good enough answer for you....Happy Cooking !!! « Show Less
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I added lava rock to mine. It gives the meat the taste of being cooked in a pit. I don't think adding water would help, but you can always give it a try.
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It's not for lava rocks. Truthfully I don't like the grill. I bought it last summer. It doesn't cook evenly at all. Must keep moving your food around on the grill top because one side cooks faster than the other. Buy another grill, you won't be happy with this one.
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I'm sorry Greg (my sons name) but I gave it to my son-in-law for Christmas and he probably won't set it up until they need it this summer, sorry. He wanted something he could carry to their camper when they set up camp. As it shows wood inside I would think it would hold up to some high heat. That's what he will use it for. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Hi Zorine, the simple answer is "Yes". Unless you have an opening to insert charcoal or wood, with any BBQ grill, you'll have to either stop cooking or remove what you're cooking and add more charcoal or wood. The wonderful thing about the volcano is that you can use propane (if you have the kit). I hope this helps. Aloha, Al
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I don't know. Never had lava rocks. Maybe some one else will be able to answer. We really like our fire pit.
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I would hesitate to use this over a camp fire. It's not quite that robust. I'd go with something more rugged.
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There is plenty of heat "60,000" BTU and yes things would cook. Marshmallows if they fall off would get into the lava and logs and be messy. Hope that helps. Patio Splash
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No.I've grabbed many burning logs with no problem. Great oven mitt for sure :)
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It certainly gets hot since it contains fire, but it's not designed to radiate heat. You can put your hands above it or very near to it and I'm sure you'd get some heat. But it's not going to warm an area. You're better off building a campfire.
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I used 10 lbs on top of my lava rocks on fire pit of 30 inches - 20 lbs would probably work without lava rocks underneath.
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If you can control the heat you should have no problem. I used a little to much wood and a little to much air and burnt the cover BUT I am one that does not want to wait to long so I paid for it although the cover is still used to protect the Volcano has a distinct odor of BURN. I was smoking Trout and it was very good.
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I have a gas range, so I can only tell you that it heats unevenly on that surface. It is so large that I tried lighting the front and back burners simultaneously to see if the problem would disappear with more heat sources. It did not. It performed well in the oven and we enjoyed it tremendously over an open camp fire.
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Nancy I'm assuming you mean on a gas stove? If so than yes. I do this everyday. If you mean over something wood fired, like a camp fire, than I would be hesitant.
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I haven't tried it in a fire. Ill let you know as soon as i do. Sounds like a good project for the morning.
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The wire to secure the fuel block does not wrap all the way across so if it fell off before it burnt out it could potentially start a fire. When we lit then though they went up so high, so fast that I have a feeling it would go out before it hit ground (or tree, house, etc)
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while camping i use a piece of firewood on the "arms", then place rocks on the ends of the wood for stability. i was worried that the arms were too flimsy for anything too heavy like the rocks directly. the stakes is a great idea, but sometimes were are on blacktop or cement, or hard desert ground without the ability to use stakes!