The stainless steel used in these pits is rated for 1,400 Fahrenheit, your average small campfire is going to be between 800-1,000 F. After the initial fire that would burn off any oils on the stainless steel, there would be no negative effects from the stainless. The wood fire is much more of a concern as it emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
@MULTIPLESHOTSFIRED sorry I am clueless with this and trying to find what the option would be. What about a standard walmart firepit, what are they usually made of
@@AlishaGarciax Yeah, burning wood is pretty dirty without a afterburner or scrubber system. These little pits do have a slight secondary combustion that occurs at the top that helps, but it's still going to emit a lot stuff into the air.
@@AlishaGarciax A lot of the cheap open top metal firepits are made of carbon steel, which is good to 800F. They will eventually rust and generally don't hold up that well long term. But the metal that the firepit is made of is really not that big of a concern, the wood combusting is much more of a issue.
Usually in the morning I walk it to a dumping area, turn upside down and shake. Gloves recommended. If it has rained overnight it can be a pain but doable.
Thanks for this. Appreciate you sharing your experience with an affordable alternative to Solo.
I believe the metal strap goes under the plastic cover to keep it from sagging and accumulating water. 👍
Interesting- I can see that working. Some instructions would have been helpful lol. .
Is it safe to burn stainless steel at these temperatures? Im wanting to purchase a firepit but something thats as non toxic as possible. Any advice
The stainless steel used in these pits is rated for 1,400 Fahrenheit, your average small campfire is going to be between 800-1,000 F. After the initial fire that would burn off any oils on the stainless steel, there would be no negative effects from the stainless. The wood fire is much more of a concern as it emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
@MULTIPLESHOTSFIRED oh wow. What do you mean wood fire?
@MULTIPLESHOTSFIRED sorry I am clueless with this and trying to find what the option would be. What about a standard walmart firepit, what are they usually made of
@@AlishaGarciax Yeah, burning wood is pretty dirty without a afterburner or scrubber system. These little pits do have a slight secondary combustion that occurs at the top that helps, but it's still going to emit a lot stuff into the air.
@@AlishaGarciax A lot of the cheap open top metal firepits are made of carbon steel, which is good to 800F. They will eventually rust and generally don't hold up that well long term. But the metal that the firepit is made of is really not that big of a concern, the wood combusting is much more of a issue.
Looks nifty 👍
How do you get the ashes out of
Usually in the morning I walk it to a dumping area, turn upside down and shake. Gloves recommended. If it has rained overnight it can be a pain but doable.
Is there a ash removal tray?
How did you get the ash out?
Flip it upside down?
Yep put some gloves on and flip it upside down to empty the ashes. Just like a solo stove.
How long does it take to cool off enough to move it?
Well I have moved it with leather gloves on while it's in operation lol.
No gloves, 30 mins after it goes out