JZ
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Anyone own a Solo Stove smokeless fire pit?
How do you like it? We have a fire on the patio here in SoCal a couple times a week and every night when camping in Baja. Looking forward to
reducing the smoke.
Just pulled the trigger on a Yukron which is one size up from the Bonfire model in this video. Will definitely take it to Baja.
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John M
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That is cool!
Or should I say HOT.
Too big for us to take camping with our current set up but it would be a dandy fire pit for our back yard.
JM
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Thanks for the heads up on the sale.
My big question has to do with the next morning of the fire. Is it cool enough to touch and put in the bag and transport?
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Sorta like my Maytag model?
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JZ
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Quote: Originally posted by Howard  | Thanks for the heads up on the sale.
My big question has to do with the next morning of the fire. Is it cool enough to touch and put in the bag and transport? |
I don't think the outside gets that hot. Here is a video of some girl painting it to make it hotter. The thing puts out a hell of a flame from the
top.
https://youtu.be/IJ-pcloQ59o
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I use a Quikfire portable propane fire pit with a bit of fireplace glass to dress it up. Fits in a 16x16x5 zipper bag with the hose, regulator, etc.
(a smaller form fitting bag comes with the firepit). Its one of few propane firepits that I have found that is small enough for my purposes.
I discovered the Quikfire while searching for an alternative to a Campfire-in-a-Can after being one of many who were screwed by the inventor of
Campfire-in-a-Can in a Kickstarter scam. The owner of Quikfire is a Utah firefighter who acquired the company from the original inventor.
I used to lug an old washing machine tub around but it took up too much space. I've also downsized from a 20# propane tank to a 11# tank.
A Quikfire won't make a large fire like the bigger fire pits and its not for everyone, but it works for me during burn restrictions, which is becoming
most of the time in the West.
https://quikfire.com/
https://youtu.be/xsxZ9XSFmJM
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 Unfortunately you are short...
on your understanding of thermodynamics.
500+ F surface temp is pretty hot, Bucko.
Don't believe everything you think....
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by motoged |
Unfortunately you are short...
on your understanding of thermodynamics.
500+ F surface temp is pretty hot, Bucko. |
240 unless you paint it - you weirdo stalker.
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I have been in contact with their customer service and they claim that it is cool after 4 hours. I asked if the fire went out around 10:00 P.M. could
it be packed the next morning and they yes.
Hard to believe but that is their answer in 2 different E-Mails.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by Howard | I have been in contact with their customer service and they claim that it is cool after 4 hours. I asked if the fire went out around 10:00 P.M. could
it be packed the next morning and they yes.
Hard to believe but that is their answer in 2 different E-Mails.
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I read somewhere that the very bottom only gets up to 100 degrees.
The burn is lifted off the bottom.
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Shorty,
1/4” steel plate in air will cool quickly (and heat quickly).
Now, the sand underneath, if heated, will have slow cool down, and you may burn your feet if you step on hot sand next day.
Basic thermodynamics, and common sense (sometimes in short supply).
These “low-smoke” fire pits work by promoting lots of air flow, so they burn up wood fast.
My backyard fire pit is a rock ring, Old school, no trendy affectations here. It may be a little smokier, but the materials were basically free free
(Locally mined on my property), it is “caveman cool,” and my family and friends have enough brains to sit up wind or cross gradient, so don’t
need “smokeless” sought by peeps without sense to move out of way of smoke.
Woke!
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will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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any seasoned desert racer knows to just say "I hate white rabbits" smoke problem solved
there's only two things in life but I forget what they are........
John Hiatt
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | Shorty,
1/4” steel plate in air will cool quickly (and heat quickly).
Now, the sand underneath, if heated, will have slow cool down, and you may burn your feet if you step on hot sand next day.
Basic thermodynamics, and common sense (sometimes in short supply).
These “low-smoke” fire pits work by promoting lots of air flow, so they burn up wood fast.
My backyard fire pit is a rock ring, Old school, no trendy affectations here. It may be a little smokier, but the materials were basically free free
(Locally mined on my property), it is “caveman cool,” and my family and friends have enough brains to sit up wind or cross gradient, so don’t
need “smokeless” sought by peeps without sense to move out of way of smoke.
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They now have a vented ring that goes on the bottom to lift it up. I'd also add a small wood base when in sand.
Been using an old school fire pit for years. One of our neighbors told my wife last week that she has some health issues and the smoke is making it
harder for her.
As a side note: You don't have to disagree with every single post I make, just because I made it. I actually agree with probably 1/3rd of your
takes.
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I have the ability to shift the direction of a breeze 180 degrees. For an appropriate bribe (usually food or beverage) I will sit across from other
fire worshipers, and draw the smoke my direction!
It is a gift I have, along with red, watery eyes!
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This is funny.
I use a 5 gallon can with holes drilled in it for a proper draft. You have to cut your wood short so nothing is above the edge of the can. This
almost eliminates any smoke.
The funny part is, my buddies and I use to talk about selling these to “California types” and calling them “ Eco Fireplaces”. The sales pitch
would be that it even comes with organic sand for the base for fire prevention.
Looks like we missed out😎
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I wonder how these would hold up with a very dense wood like manzanita! It burns about as hot as coal, and can warp fireplace grates, or some wood
stoves.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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| Quote: Originally posted by Mulege Canuck | This is funny.
I use a 5 gallon can with holes drilled in it for a proper draft. You have to cut your wood short so nothing is above the edge of the can. This
almost eliminates any smoke.
The funny part is, my buddies and I use to talk about selling these to “California types” and calling them “ Eco Fireplaces”. The sales pitch
would be that it even comes with organic sand for the base for fire prevention.
Looks like we missed out😎 |
....perfect!
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JZ
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It arrived today. Pretty sweet.
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