Nice. I built a air induced fireplace years ago. The BEST thing one can do for a GREAT CLEAN FIRE! I used a computer fan (several of them) into a pipe and also put in a valve to adjust the airflow to acquire my desired results. I LOVE FIRE!
this video has been here for a while, but i really like that pit. personally i would use a different technique for the smokeless feature, but its very nice. great job. thanks for the inspiration. my wife is gonna thank you
Thanks Dave, I think the pit is 3 years old already and everything looks like the day I built it, no cracked concrete, the stone walls remain in place and we're very happy with the design. We use it a dozen time a year. Thanks for saying hello.
We use a leaf blower to get the fire roaring. But that was before I did the same set up as you, minus the blower at the end. It seams once you get the fire going, the fire creates a vacuum that sucks in any air available. So having a pipe under the fire that is feeding the fire fresh air really helps keep the fire going and keeps the smoke down. I used 4 inch ceramic pipe (that I got from work) to help feed the fire fresh air. Steel will also work. I think I would stay away from PVC. Nice looking fire pit you have.
Particulate matter is the main cause for soot/smoke/ash. You can lower the amount of that by getting rid of bark. When my family had a wood burning stove used for interior heating it was amazing how much less ash was produced compared to just burning wood.
An excellent size blower that's nice and quiet (and inexpensive) and would likely fit perfectly into your air intake hose would be a boat blower fan, available at any boat store or online... they're used to circulate fresh air into a boat's engine compartment and usually come in 3" or 4" sizes.
Great project! Beautiful work!Just one note about using Glavanized pipe when you grind, weld and possibly when exposed to high temperatures it off gasses fumes that can be dangerous to your heath. Though off gassing probably decreases over time.
I suggest strongly considering the ventilation underneath, you can always add a small fan later if your choose to go that way. The natural draft does a lot for the fire without a fan. Happy Spring.
Good idea. We don't get the firepit stone kits like you do in the States (or at least I haven't found any readily available over here), and don't really like the look of the staggered open brick ones. But then again, I guess they have holes in the them to let air in, just like you're saying! Lots to think about. Really glad I came across your video :)
I added 2 air vents to my firepit. Don't use a blower and it seems to work great. My two vents or pipes are a bit smaller and I used PVC pipe that ends before it gets to the firepit. Rock lines my pit for a natural look and I simply spaced the rock around the PVC. I also use metal mesh to help keep the lines clear of ash and debris.
I think the double ring with vent holes at the bottom of the outer ring and holes at the top of the inner ring and then with the gap between them capped off gives a good smokeless fire without any need for a vent pipe and fan. But that is a killer fire pit area with that poured concrete pad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A few people keep mentioning that using galvanized piping gives us toxic fumes when it is heated, but they are forgetting that the piping is being used for fresh air intake, not exhaust. The air entering that pipe is going to be ambient temperatures, not 500+ degrees.
Nice work. It’s basically a forge. I’d consider using terracotta/earthenware pipe. Galvanised pipe would emit unsuitable gasses when heated to those temps. What about a gate to close-down/open the air intake?
Happy Sunday Sam, that's a terrific idea to use terracotta, and I hope the viewers read your comment about the galvanized pipe.I use a plastic pipe cover on the exit of the pipe to keep small critters from entering the pipe and causing me problems. Stay safe, and have a great week.
I really like your set -up. I’m looking into a DIY fire pit area. How deep did you have to dig for the fire pit ring? Did you have to like the bottom with sand or stones? For drainage? I guess the vent pipe would act as a drain pipe? How do you maintain the pit? Do you have to clean out ashes?
Good evening, sorry for delay in getting back to you. I'll try and answer your questions in order. When I poured the slab, I created an opening for the fire pit ring to sit on top on the concrete and the limestone in the opening was where the fire ash would be. The air vent comes up in the middle of the poured circle. Of course that has to be installed before the concrete is poured. Drainage hasn't been an issue, if we get a significant rain the vent pipe can act as a drain. Maybe 3-4 time a summer I use a old coffee can to scoop out the ashes. In between that cleaning, I simply move the ash away from the air vent. It burns so hot the ash is minimal. Hope this helps answer your questions. Good luck with your project. Take your time and stay patient. Have a great weekend. -Bill
Brad Knutson I just set it up with my blower in the shed. I have my electric smoker in the shed too so it doubles as a smoke remover. I thought the same thing though.
Or just let simple fn physics take over. You only need the the tube. Yea the fan might make it burn even better, but having the pipe really improves a fire alone. Hot air from the fire will rise Pulling air through that pipe in the process. And once it gets going, as long as you have fuel for the fire, that circulation will continue. Fires need oxygen. So allow that bish to breath!! And don't dig a deep hole unless you have ventilation.
You also need to size the pit appropriately. An 18” fire in a 36” pit is not going to burn nearly as well as an 18” fire in an 18” pit because the walls are too far away from the fire and they don’t concentrate/reflect the heat as well as when they are close. Unless you have 36” fires regularly, build a smaller pit. Primary air is important but it takes surprisingly little of it to burn well. I have built smokeless pits for years out of old water heaters and about 1-2% of the bottom surface area as primary vent is the sweet spot. Larger pits take even less. I also like 18”... Too much primary air can actually cool the fire. It speeds up the flow thru the fire, reducing the amount of time any smoke has to be broken down by the heat. It also makes it a real fuel hog, and it can be a lot of effort to provide fuel for a larger fire with a blower feeding it. A smaller amount of primary air will also cause the pit to try and draw air in over the edge. This helps pull any smoke rising up around the edges, back out over the fire to get a second chance of breaking down over the heat... With the right balance, it will actually pull the smoke back down into the fire. if you use a inner steel ring, allowing this air thru the bricks at the bottom to pass up alongside the steel will warm this air and make it even more effective at assisting in breaking down the smoke. Smaller size, Limiting the amount of primary air and Heated secondary air are the 3 main design points that make the solo stoves smokeless. That is a beautiful fire pit area, you did a great job...
Great idea, Beautiful execution! I'd like to know how fast you're burning through wood. Adding combustion air to a fire makes it burn hotter and burn through more fuel. It's physics. BTW.. you could add a small twist damper in the pipe that would control volume. I suppose I'll have to do some more internet digging. Controllable combustion air would be great. Help to control the smoke and longer burning life of your wood.
Hello Greg We had a fire last night and even with the wood some what damp, I didn’t need the blower, the fire started as expected. After the fire gets going I add a piece every 1/2 hr? Burning through what is not an issue. Thanks for the question and suggestion, I’ll look into that. -Bill
Great set up! I really like the knee-wall that surrounds the sitting area. I have a 48" fire pit (metal ring) that is about 1' deep. After a hard rain or snow melt, the pit fills to the top with water, so I installed a similar pipe system this week. The first 5' is 3" galvanized furnace pipe, which ties into 50' of 4" black corrugated pipe that slopes away from the pit and exits to daylight. Aside from draining the water, it also some great airflow to the pit.
Hello Sam, thanks for the comment about the knee walls, it turned out better than some of my other projects and I'm really happy with it considering this was my first fire pit project. Thanks for taking time to say hello.
you could get a 4" or 6" dia adjustable speed inline duct fan, use galvanized duct at 4" or 6" dia. the galvanized duct will not rust with the zinc coating an you can put it all on a smart home outdoor plug and control from smartphone without leaving chair. Oh and for about $150 max.
Radon exhaust pipe would work. They are built for weather and should easily connect to that PVC, it will be low enough volume to not overpower it and will be a low cost.
Cool project - Thanks for sharing. Did the pipe poke through the side wall of the steel fire pit ring ? How are you keeping the firepit end of the pipe clear of debris ?
Good Morning Don, I clean the pipe that comes up into the fire ring before I start a new fire using an old coffee can. This works well for me and doesn’t take a lot of time. The pipe comes up into the center of the fire ring and is flush with the bottom of the fire ring. I’ve been using this now for 4-5 years and everything continues to work well. Happy St. Patrick’s day👍 - Bill
Hi TJ, LOL thanks for the humor, some people don't understand I use the high setting to get it going especially if the wood is damp, then I turn the fan off or very low. Thanks for commenting. Have a great spring.
I feel like the blower is not needed, have you tried it without the blower? Venturi Effect should keep clean air flowing through that pipe proportionate to how much heat the fire is making.
You're correct the blower is not needed. But I find it very useful if the wood is damp or wet or I want a hot fire and little smoke. Thanks for commenting. - Bill
It should create its own draft once the fire is going. I really like this idea! I have an old fire pit in my yard and it has no air circulation, so it’s impossible to burn anything but super dry wood.
It sure does work well without the blower, I don't want to mislead anyone. I just like some air in the fire pit so it's a very hot fire with high flames.
Bill Burkhart bill I thank God that I also thought about that. long ago. what I also thought about 10 year's ago. is a BBQ crane looking thing. went to harbor freight and bought a small lever winch, pulley, hook,very small shackles, and cable wire. And built a crane looking grill. I can go up and down. also can swing it left to right. it's shaped like an "L" with a small support welded. all pipes. and I have a pipe as the base and it swings left to right. I use the winch to go up and down also
Dude.. beach chairs..some deadfall in the Weber.. a 12 pack... some reefer and a few good friends and we be chillin. Oh yeah we do pink floyd instead of a droning blower. Just sayin.
What do you put as a base, I was told not to put river rocks since they may explode with heat from the fire. What are my options? Can I just put the wood on top of the pavers on should I put some sand in the base?
hardik gandhi Hello I used small pea gravel and sand, never had any problems. Keep in mind the ash base acts as insulation of the rocks as the ash gets thicker. Try the sand you can always change it later. Good luck!
A little bit of overkill Tim the toolman Taylor. 3 two inch pipes at bottom of pit through fire ring will provide plenty of airflow without burning through a cord of wood in one night, no blower needed. Once the fire is going it will suck all the fresh air it needs through the pipes. On the upside you made a really good drain just leave it uncapped.
The blower will make the fire burn hotter, which in turn will burn up wood faster. You might try turning blower off once updraft starts the vent should continue to keep smoke to a minimum. In the event you add wood and it begins to smoke, you can start the fan again. I also think it would work fine without a blower once the fire gets hot. It appears you used four inch pipe, so if you want to keep a blower, I would look for a small dc fan with battery and small solar panel. This would just be for convenience of being able to flip switch without having to drag out a blower every time I burn a fire. Great idea, just some thoughts that may help.
Hi Randy, great ideas and thanks for taking time to comment. I do exactly what you suggested after the fire is good and hot. I never though of the small DC motor and solar panel, I'll look into that. Thanks again!
I set my metal ring on 3 spaced brick, keep my 40 volt leaf blower at hand and give it a shot of air when needed. I'm too lazy to shoot hot flames constantly into the sky.
Hello David, I cannot tell what branch of service your photo is from. Thanks for your service to our country. Glad to hear your design is working for you. Thanks for saying hello.
I missed how exactly this reduces smoke in your face. Is it because the fire burns hotter (as suggested), or because the airflow simply blows the smoke up more forcefully? If you burn hotter you'll chew through wood faster. Also curious how do you keep all the burn material from clogging up the pipe? My pit fills up so fast with material the pipe would be buried in no time!
Hello Vigilantezack, Once or twice a season I clean the ash out of the fire ring using a coffee can. In between those cleanings, I scoop the ash out by hand to keep the pipe clean, and after several years of use, the pipe remains open during the burn. To answer your other question, I don't use the blower with every fire, only when I'm burning some wet, green or punky type wood to create the hotter fire you mentioned. Interesting question about the blower maybe moving the smoke up and away from the people. I don't put the blower on that fast of a speed, so I don't think that's it either. Enjoy your week, thanks for the questions.
Good morning Marc, the next day after a campfire, I scoop out the ash from the air pipe. I use my hand or a tin can. Good question, thanks for taking the time to say hello. -Bill
It depends, it's a deep fire ring and I like to build large fires, so I use the blower almost all the time to keep a hot fire and clean. It also depends on how wet the wood is and the type of wood I'm burning.
a big dome or truck wheel . every 8 inches you need a 2 inch hole like every number on a clock. you feed the fire oxygen from below with the draft effect and you get a very nice fire. no smoke no blower. But it takes some concrete or welding skills. and its important you have enough height in your pit ^^ . Thats my 2 cents
Our caveman ancestors are roiling in their graves and scoffing at how soft we’ve become. I don’t like mosquito repellent chemicals on my skin, and as long you’re not burning treated lumber with harmful fumes I opt for the smoke. By no means am I discrediting this ingenuity as it’s a great technique. 👍🏼☯️
Muy buen video! La idea del ventilator y el ducto es fantastica. Yo estoy pensado hacer algo similar pero como dijo el, con un abanico de computadora, also i will try to put the wiring for the motor inside ridgid metal or pvc conduit then a switch to turn it on and off.
Nice work sir. Thanks for sharing. I see the pipe serving two purposes: air vent as mentioned as well as drain pipe when it rains too :-) However I'm afraid the air pipe could be clogged up with coal ash over time. Would it make more sense to route the air vents to the side wall instead?
Home User Hello thanks for commenting and saying hello. I can confirm after and entire burning season some minor cleaning is needed to keep the pipe open. Bringing the vent in from the sides also makes sense, wish I’d known that then. Stay healthy and safe
I think ideally you would split the pipe in two directions and creat a vortex effect pointing tangentially (sideways) from the sides with a grate over the outlets. Not sure what materials would allow you to do that though
Hi Mark I simply clean it out by hand after the ash has cooled off. You'r correct, the rain does wash it down into the elbow, but I've always been able to reach down and clean it out. Once in a while I wash the pipe out with the garden hose. Have a great Spring.
Bill, I think it is a BEAUTIFUL setup! My wife and I are looking into building our own fire pit area and appreciate people like you posting your ideas and projects! Thank you! P.S. What kit did you use, if I may ask? I looked (briefly) online and saw a couple, but none that had the rocks as in your kit. Thanks again!
Thank you for the kind words, we really enjoy our fire pit area. For a couple of do it yourselfers we're very proud of it. Go to Rosettahardscapes.com and you'll see the stone and fire ring kit we used. The ring was a kit. The exterior walls were not. Take your time and lay everything out before gluing any stones. One last note, the stones actually come with a stacking layout that will show you the exact way to stack the stones. My wife was in charge of the map and told me which stone to put where and it turned out perfect. Good luck, if you have other questions, please contact me.
I use the blower to get the fire started and then slow it down depending how wet the wood is, or turn I turn it off if I have a good hot fire. I don't experience and ash issues using it the way I do. Have a great week and stay healthy!.
Your design idea would sure work. I heard about this design and wanted to try it out with my project. So far, I've been very happy with it . Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for the kind comments D&B . The design isn't for everyone, but it works for me. Not being a mason I was happy with the project. Have a great 4th of July.
Thanks for this! Our pit is being built today by landscapers, and you made me realize we need some sort of air flow. Instead of this ingenious pipe, they will leave 2 gaps in the lower walls of our fire pit. Hopefully, that will allow enough air in. What do you think? Thanks!
Hello, I think that will just fine once the fire gets going, the hot air will cause a chimney effect pulling air in from the bottom. You can always add a small fan at the bottom if needed. Let me know how it works.
Hello long shot her but how big 2as the pit and could you give me some description and a round number for cost please. I'm actually thinking of this for a new business venture. Thank you
I'm curious what that ring kit cost you. I'm debating some options. The ease of the kit might be worth it for me. I love how your spot came out. Looking to get mine going soon.
SGT Haze Happy Sunday, I think it was around $1900 for the fire ring kit. I’m NOT a mason and have no masonry skills so I loved how easy the kit made the project. Total cost of the entire project was around $5000. Good luck with your project, last word of advice, take your time and lay it out and think it through. Stay healthy.
Computer fan is far too small the blower is too noisy... What you need is less resistance as that tubes too long... It would be much better to have holes at the bottom of the brickwork fire surround with air bricks continued inside leading into the centre of the fire then make your fire on that..the thermal rise will create the pull...you shouldn't need fanned help starting a fire but fire creates the thermal updraft. The bricks can be lifted out for cleaning occasionally. It's a beautiful setup & just right with the heat reflecting off the bricks behind the chairs & stopping chilly winds. If one side was a bit higher it would channel smoke up that side & the lower side would become an air channel & let the bace be more visible as people around a fire want to see its bace not the top of the wood burning..the angle of heat radiated off is a steep arc & a thick fairly high brick surround angles that heat upwards a bit too much so a pit with a high side & low side works better but doesn't look as pretty..
A 4” computer fan will work well and is plenty of air for a fire that size. I use one with a piece of metal duct to keep a hot core fire when I burn yard and tree debris on my property. It will keep a fire twice that size burning clean and roaring, too hot to stand anywhere within 10’. It doesn’t make much noise and It is also portable, a 7AH gell-cell will power one all day long... they are easy to throttle also as putting diodes in series lowers the voltage .5-.7V per diode...
A well thought out critique. It is a beautiful set up as far as the fire pit and seating area are concerned and I would love to have such an attractive set up in my own back yard. However, I am in agreement with you that the fan is too loud and noisy because it drowns out the ambience of the surrounding natural night sounds - crickets chirping, dogs barking, wolves howling and DEMOCRATS MOANING AND WHINING - and it makes casual conservation a bit louder and more 'strained' than it really needs to be. But again - Bill Burkhart - I really do like what you have done here. Please remember me in your Last Will and Testament. Cheers!
You would be ok just so long as you do not try to eat it, Dusts or particulatesproduced by cutting, welding or grinding are expected to have a low degree of toxicity by inhalation according to the MSDS I have on hand for this
I bet just having that pipe there makes it better just by the draw of fresh air from the convection. I bet if you capped that pipe off you would see the fire go even lazier
Happy Saturday ! you are correct, the underground pipe gives me many options with the fire. Somehow people think the blower is loud and must operate the entire fire . I should make another video showing that's not the case. Thanks for taking time to say hello and comment.
Awesome! This is similar to a design I’ve been working on. I’m trying to figure out if the size of the pipe, diameter and length will cause a more intense and natural draw, like a rocket stove...to replace the need for a blower. Thanks for the video. Very attractive patio!
Can you list materials used and prices. and how about total cost in building a patio like this. the diameter of the circle ring/fire ring. thank you! and very nice fire pit!
The diameter of the concrete is 14 feet, outside to outside, not including the rock walls. The fire ring diameter is 58 inches, outside to outside including the stone. The flat concrete is stamped, and has a light walnut tint in the concrete. 14 feet, allows you to sit in a chair and people can pass in front of you without having to move. . The fire ring was a kit and the mfg. is Rosetta. www.discoverrosetta.com The ring kit was $600. The complete overall cost was $5,000. I did all the work except for the concrete stamping. The 14 ft diameter gave me the perfect radius so the stone wall, also Rosetta, was able to be installed without leaving gaps between the stones. No stones had to cut either. Let me know how your project turns out.
Boti Bartha Hello Boti happy Saturday. Thank you. I purchased them at Top Block Brick in East Dubuque Illinois, very helpful people there. Good luck with your project, I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Michael, I only ran the steel pipe part way until I was comfortable the heat wouldn't affect the plastic pipe I used to the end of the pipe. You could always use a smaller diameter pipe, 4" was the diameter of a piece of pipe I had on hand.
Happy Saturday, all the stone and the fire pit kit was from Rosetta Stone. The fire pit area is several years old now and I have no issues to report. Have a great summer.
I installed an aluminum 90 degree elbow and adjusted it so the air blows upward. I lean out some ash from it before I start a new fire, otherwise I build the fire around that opening and it works well. Thanks for the question.
@@billburkhart Hi Bill, where did you install the 90 degree elbow? From the looks of the video, it looks like it was pretty much a 5' steel pipe coupled to pvc in a straight angle. Planning on creating this in a similarly designed patio and retention wall. Thanks for the video and idea!
Eric Malnati Hello Eric Believe it or not I used a simple galvanized dryer vent elbow to make the transition from the straight pipes to the pit. That allowed me to have multiple adjustments as needed to make the elbow work. Remember as several people have pointed out do not use galvanize steel pipe. I’ve never regretted doing this, good luck contact me with any questions
Geriann, I just purchased a simple floor fan (Stanley Brand) at a local Menards store. They're are so many to choose from I'd recommend choosing one that's quiet and easy to operate. Thanks for saying hello. - Bill
The pipe shouldn't face directly to the center. It's much better to have it directed half way between center and radius or even a little more out. if you do this with 2,3 or even 4 pipes the effect is better and you will never need a blower
@@billburkhart www.amazon.com/Growtent-Garden-Improving-circulation-Grounded/dp/B078D78536/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=in+line+can+fan&qid=1556577278&s=gateway&sr=8-10-spell ive used that model a few times
I like it. It'd seem access to a fresh air draw would be sufficient w/o the blower(?) and to echo ertyderty7's question, how does it do with the blower off?
Hi Joe, I wanted the deliver fresh air to the bottom of the fire pit and thought a straight direct line would be best. It doesn't require a fan, I simply like a hot fire and the fan gives me that. Thanks for your comments.
If I build a good hot fire, no, I don't have much smoke. The benefit of the fan is allows me to build a very hot fire, quickly. Then I may turn the fan off after that. Sometimes I turn the fan back on when I add wood, especially if the wood is damp. Thanks for the question.
Your correct John, the vent pipe acts as a great source of fresh air into the bottom of the fire. But using the fan is very effective when trying to burn damp or wet wood. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Hi Luke, your correct, a blower is not needed but I sure enjoy mine especially when using damp or wet wood. The fan can always be turned off once the fire is well established. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Nice. I built a air induced fireplace years ago. The BEST thing one can do for a GREAT CLEAN FIRE!
I used a computer fan (several of them) into a pipe and also put in a valve to adjust the airflow to acquire my desired results. I LOVE FIRE!
razony Hello Razony, I also enjoy a good clean fire, congratulations with the success of your fire ring.
"Somebody" grew up watching Tim the Tool man Taylor. lol The area looks great!
Too funny and yes you are correct! Stay well.
this video has been here for a while, but i really like that pit. personally i would use a different technique for the smokeless feature, but its very nice. great job. thanks for the inspiration. my wife is gonna thank you
Thanks Dave, I think the pit is 3 years old already and everything looks like the day I built it, no cracked concrete, the stone walls remain in place and we're very happy with the design. We use it a dozen time a year. Thanks for saying hello.
If you put a little space between a few of the stones (1” or so) directly on the ground it has the same affect
That’s what I was expecting to see
You did an excellent job on your fire pit area.
Thank you!
We use a leaf blower to get the fire roaring. But that was before I did the same set up as you, minus the blower at the end. It seams once you get the fire going, the fire creates a vacuum that sucks in any air available. So having a pipe under the fire that is feeding the fire fresh air really helps keep the fire going and keeps the smoke down. I used 4 inch ceramic pipe (that I got from work) to help feed the fire fresh air. Steel will also work. I think I would stay away from PVC. Nice looking fire pit you have.
Jason Prince Ceramic pipes sounds real smart, good thinking. Thanks for taking time to comment
The fireplace is still working as design after all these years. No regrets with this design.
Particulate matter is the main cause for soot/smoke/ash. You can lower the amount of that by getting rid of bark. When my family had a wood burning stove used for interior heating it was amazing how much less ash was produced compared to just burning wood.
I'll be darn, I did not know that. Thanks for sharing your idea, I'll try it out next spring.
Very nice video. Gave me some useful information to consider when building my fire pit.
Anthony P Good luck Anthony 👍
thanks for the demo, im gona try this
Hello Chad, take your time, don’t use galvanized pipe and you’ll enjoy the finished project. Good luck and have fun.
An excellent size blower that's nice and quiet (and inexpensive) and would likely fit perfectly into your air intake hose would be a boat blower fan, available at any boat store or online... they're used to circulate fresh air into a boat's engine compartment and usually come in 3" or 4" sizes.
That's a great idea! I know exactly what your describing. Thanks for the idea. Ill try it this spring.
Great project! Beautiful work!Just one note about using Glavanized pipe when you grind, weld and possibly when exposed to high temperatures it off gasses fumes that can be dangerous to your heath. Though off gassing probably decreases over time.
Hi Mike, that,s good to know! Thanks for making me and others aware of this important information.
Thanks for sharing Bill. I'm about to build a fire pit and will think about how I can do this, or at least try and get ventilation in underneath.
I suggest strongly considering the ventilation underneath, you can always add a small fan later if your choose to go that way. The natural draft does a lot for the fire without a fan. Happy Spring.
Good idea. We don't get the firepit stone kits like you do in the States (or at least I haven't found any readily available over here), and don't really like the look of the staggered open brick ones. But then again, I guess they have holes in the them to let air in, just like you're saying! Lots to think about. Really glad I came across your video :)
This is so beautiful
Thank you! It still looks exactly how it did when I built it, we enjoy it a lot. Thanks for taking time to comment have a great week- Bill
I added 2 air vents to my firepit. Don't use a blower and it seems to work great. My two vents or pipes are a bit smaller and I used PVC pipe that ends before it gets to the firepit. Rock lines my pit for a natural look and I simply spaced the rock around the PVC. I also use metal mesh to help keep the lines clear of ash and debris.
Great ideas Rod, thanks for sharing them.
It's good to see Woodglut have new instructions to save my money and energy to build it.
Yura Kovalec Thank you. Have a great weekend
@@billburkhart All the best to you!
I love the Turbo Fire!
Texas Lottery Fun That’s a great description. Have a great weekend stay healthy.
I think the double ring with vent holes at the bottom of the outer ring and holes at the top of the inner ring and then with the gap between them capped off gives a good smokeless fire without any need for a vent pipe and fan. But that is a killer fire pit area with that poured concrete pad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Jim.
Beautiful set up.
Thank you Ian, Happy Easter!
A few people keep mentioning that using galvanized piping gives us toxic fumes when it is heated, but they are forgetting that the piping is being used for fresh air intake, not exhaust. The air entering that pipe is going to be ambient temperatures, not 500+ degrees.
Matt Heffernan Hi Matt. I never thought of that! Great point thanks for making it clear for everyone
Nice work. It’s basically a forge.
I’d consider using terracotta/earthenware pipe. Galvanised pipe would emit unsuitable gasses when heated to those temps. What about a gate to close-down/open the air intake?
Happy Sunday Sam, that's a terrific idea to use terracotta, and I hope the viewers read your comment about the galvanized pipe.I use a plastic pipe cover on the exit of the pipe to keep small critters from entering the pipe and causing me problems. Stay safe, and have a great week.
Oh goodie so I get to listen to a fan running the whole time I’m trying to enjoy the peace and quiet of a camp fire!
I really like your set -up. I’m looking into a DIY fire pit area. How deep did you have to dig for the fire pit ring? Did you have to like the bottom with sand or stones? For drainage? I guess the vent pipe would act as a drain pipe?
How do you maintain the pit? Do you have to clean out ashes?
Good evening, sorry for delay in getting back to you. I'll try and answer your questions in order.
When I poured the slab, I created an opening for the fire pit ring to sit on top on the concrete and the limestone in the opening was where the fire ash would be. The air vent comes up in the middle of the poured circle. Of course that has to be installed before the concrete is poured.
Drainage hasn't been an issue, if we get a significant rain the vent pipe can act as a drain.
Maybe 3-4 time a summer I use a old coffee can to scoop out the ashes. In between that cleaning, I simply move the ash away from the air vent. It burns so hot the ash is minimal.
Hope this helps answer your questions. Good luck with your project. Take your time and stay patient. Have a great weekend. -Bill
Good way to get rid of smoke, but no way would I want to be messing w a blower every time
Brad Knutson I just set it up with my blower in the shed. I have my electric smoker in the shed too so it doubles as a smoke remover. I thought the same thing though.
you can rig something up super simple and put a little switch/dial somewhere near by. a 12v computer fan would be perfect
I think the blower is just an option ...on l on low I doubt you can even hear it especially with other ambient sound ...great job ...
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Or just let simple fn physics take over. You only need the the tube. Yea the fan might make it burn even better, but having the pipe really improves a fire alone. Hot air from the fire will rise
Pulling air through that pipe in the process. And once it gets going, as long as you have fuel for the fire, that circulation will continue. Fires need oxygen. So allow that bish to breath!! And don't dig a deep hole unless you have ventilation.
what is the inside diameter of your fire pit? Looks great especially with all the landscaping stones!
Good evening, the inside diameter is 3’. We sure enjoy the fire pit. It still looks like it did when I made the video. Have a good week- Bill
You also need to size the pit appropriately. An 18” fire in a 36” pit is not going to burn nearly as well as an 18” fire in an 18” pit because the walls are too far away from the fire and they don’t concentrate/reflect the heat as well as when they are close. Unless you have 36” fires regularly, build a smaller pit. Primary air is important but it takes surprisingly little of it to burn well. I have built smokeless pits for years out of old water heaters and about 1-2% of the bottom surface area as primary vent is the sweet spot. Larger pits take even less. I also like 18”... Too much primary air can actually cool the fire. It speeds up the flow thru the fire, reducing the amount of time any smoke has to be broken down by the heat. It also makes it a real fuel hog, and it can be a lot of effort to provide fuel for a larger fire with a blower feeding it. A smaller amount of primary air will also cause the pit to try and draw air in over the edge. This helps pull any smoke rising up around the edges, back out over the fire to get a second chance of breaking down over the heat... With the right balance, it will actually pull the smoke back down into the fire. if you use a inner steel ring, allowing this air thru the bricks at the bottom to pass up alongside the steel will warm this air and make it even more effective at assisting in breaking down the smoke. Smaller size, Limiting the amount of primary air and Heated secondary air are the 3 main design points that make the solo stoves smokeless. That is a beautiful fire pit area, you did a great job...
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts. Have a great summer.
Great idea, Beautiful execution! I'd like to know how fast you're burning through wood. Adding combustion air to a fire makes it burn hotter and burn through more fuel. It's physics. BTW.. you could add a small twist damper in the pipe that would control volume. I suppose I'll have to do some more internet digging. Controllable combustion air would be great. Help to control the smoke and longer burning life of your wood.
Hello Greg
We had a fire last night and even with the wood some what damp, I didn’t need the blower, the fire started as expected. After the fire gets going I add a piece every 1/2 hr?
Burning through what is not an issue.
Thanks for the question and suggestion, I’ll look into that.
-Bill
Very, very nice layout. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Rob, appreciate the kind words.
Great set up! I really like the knee-wall that surrounds the sitting area. I have a 48" fire pit (metal ring) that is about 1' deep. After a hard rain or snow melt, the pit fills to the top with water, so I installed a similar pipe system this week. The first 5' is 3" galvanized furnace pipe, which ties into 50' of 4" black corrugated pipe that slopes away from the pit and exits to daylight. Aside from draining the water, it also some great airflow to the pit.
Hello Sam, thanks for the comment about the knee walls, it turned out better than some of my other projects and I'm really happy with it considering this was my first fire pit project. Thanks for taking time to say hello.
you could get a 4" or 6" dia adjustable speed inline duct fan, use galvanized duct at 4" or 6" dia. the galvanized duct will not rust with the zinc coating an you can put it all on a smart home outdoor plug and control from smartphone without leaving chair. Oh and for about $150 max.
Michael Werbick Great idea! I’ll try that. Thank you.
Radon exhaust pipe would work. They are built for weather and should easily connect to that PVC, it will be low enough volume to not overpower it and will be a low cost.
Mistermatt1984 Great Idea
Cool project - Thanks for sharing. Did the pipe poke through the side wall of the steel fire pit ring ? How are you keeping the firepit end of the pipe clear of debris ?
Good Morning Don, I clean the pipe that comes up into the fire ring before I start a new fire using an old coffee can. This works well for me and doesn’t take a lot of time.
The pipe comes up into the center of the fire ring and is flush with the bottom of the fire ring. I’ve been using this now for 4-5 years and everything continues to work well.
Happy St. Patrick’s day👍 - Bill
love the intro
Thank you, merry Christmas 🎄
Just a word of warning:
It’s good that you didn’t use galvanised steel as the zinc can release toxic fumes
Love the video thx 👍
You'r correct! I found that out from viewers like yourself. Thanks for taking time to write, have a good week.
And you too
Dang great job!!! Come to wv an put me one in .. lol
I was born near Weston, I love WVa
Smart !
Nice idea. I've never seen anything like it before. Learn something new even at 63 years of age. huh!
Happy Sunday Lighted beam, stay healthy! I'm 65 and learn something new everyday. Thanks for taking time to say hello.
To be fair add an anvil turn the blower on you could have a blacksmiths shop, great job beautiful looking spread,Respect.
Hi TJ, LOL thanks for the humor, some people don't understand I use the high setting to get it going especially if the wood is damp, then I turn the fan off or very low. Thanks for commenting. Have a great spring.
I feel like the blower is not needed, have you tried it without the blower? Venturi Effect should keep clean air flowing through that pipe proportionate to how much heat the fire is making.
You're correct the blower is not needed. But I find it very useful if the wood is damp or wet or I want a hot fire and little smoke.
Thanks for commenting. - Bill
Exactly what I was thinking. Venting air in at all is really all that you need to keep the smoke down.
It should create its own draft once the fire is going.
I really like this idea! I have an old fire pit in my yard and it has no air circulation, so it’s impossible to burn anything but super dry wood.
@@AdamCanFly : I drilled 4 air holds in my concrete block fire pit snd it burns much better..
As far as venting, does the vent need to sit at a certain distance below the pit? Or is it just as long as it is vented?
It sure does work well without the blower, I don't want to mislead anyone. I just like some air in the fire pit so it's a very hot fire with high flames.
Bill Burkhart bill I thank God that I also thought about that. long ago. what I also thought about 10 year's ago. is a BBQ crane looking thing. went to harbor freight and bought a small lever winch, pulley, hook,very small shackles, and cable wire. And built a crane looking grill. I can go up and down. also can swing it left to right. it's shaped like an "L" with a small support welded. all pipes. and I have a pipe as the base and it swings left to right. I use the winch to go up and down also
That's beautiful you just inspired me. Nice video and great job
Thank you!
Dude.. beach chairs..some deadfall in the Weber.. a 12 pack... some reefer and a few good friends and we be chillin. Oh yeah we do pink floyd instead of a droning blower. Just sayin.
Thanks for sharing. It seems the smoke always finds me. Now i have some knowledge to stop it.
Thank you Sally, the fan isn't required to run all the time and you can find a fan that's quiet. We enjoy the design very much.
Who makes that fire ring kit. Much nicer than the ones I see at local hardware and landscape supply around d here.
Jeff , Google Rosetta Stone Fireplace kits. You should find all kinds of ideas there. Happy Spring
What do you put as a base, I was told not to put river rocks since they may explode with heat from the fire. What are my options? Can I just put the wood on top of the pavers on should I put some sand in the base?
hardik gandhi Hello I used small pea gravel and sand, never had any problems. Keep in mind the ash base acts as insulation of the rocks as the ash gets thicker. Try the sand you can always change it later. Good luck!
Do you take the ash out periodically or only take it out at the end of season?
hardik gandhi Hardin, I take the ash out once or twice a year it burns so hot nothing is left but fine, very fine white ash, good question.
A little bit of overkill Tim the toolman Taylor. 3 two inch pipes at bottom of pit through fire ring will provide plenty of airflow without burning through a cord of wood in one night, no blower needed. Once the fire is going it will suck all the fresh air it needs through the pipes. On the upside you made a really good drain just leave it uncapped.
Ha! I love the toolman reference....You'r correct. if I do another one I my consider your ideas. Happy New Year Pablo.- Bill
getting back to nature ;-)
John P thank you we sure enjoy it. Thanks for taking time to say hello. Stay healthy
The blower will make the fire burn hotter, which in turn will burn up wood faster. You might try turning blower off once updraft starts the vent should continue to keep smoke to a minimum. In the event you add wood and it begins to smoke, you can start the fan again. I also think it would work fine without a blower once the fire gets hot. It appears you used four inch pipe, so if you want to keep a blower, I would look for a small dc fan with battery and small solar panel. This would just be for convenience of being able to flip switch without having to drag out a blower every time I burn a fire. Great idea, just some thoughts that may help.
Hi Randy, great ideas and thanks for taking time to comment. I do exactly what you suggested after the fire is good and hot. I never though of the small DC motor and solar panel, I'll look into that. Thanks again!
I set my metal ring on 3 spaced brick, keep my 40 volt leaf blower at hand and give it a shot of air when needed. I'm too lazy to shoot hot flames constantly into the sky.
Hello David, I cannot tell what branch of service your photo is from. Thanks for your service to our country. Glad to hear your design is working for you. Thanks for saying hello.
I missed how exactly this reduces smoke in your face.
Is it because the fire burns hotter (as suggested), or because the airflow simply blows the smoke up more forcefully?
If you burn hotter you'll chew through wood faster.
Also curious how do you keep all the burn material from clogging up the pipe?
My pit fills up so fast with material the pipe would be buried in no time!
Hello Vigilantezack, Once or twice a season I clean the ash out of the fire ring using a coffee can. In between those cleanings, I scoop the ash out by hand to keep the pipe clean, and after several years of use, the pipe remains open during the burn.
To answer your other question, I don't use the blower with every fire, only when I'm burning some wet, green or punky type wood to create the hotter fire you mentioned. Interesting question about the blower maybe moving the smoke up and away from the people. I don't put the blower on that fast of a speed, so I don't think that's it either. Enjoy your week, thanks for the questions.
Very nice job thank you!!!
Thank you Roger!
looks pretty good 👍👍
Thank you Ben, we like it.
Smoke follows beauty....
Nice looking pit!
Thank you! we enjoy it.
You could also use a electric leaf blower.
nice trick, thanks!
frank Flanagan your welcome Frank, stay healthy
Doesnt the vent get filled with wood ash?
Good morning Marc, the next day after a campfire, I scoop out the ash from the air pipe. I use my hand or a tin can.
Good question, thanks for taking the time to say hello. -Bill
Did you have concrete poured or you hand did it?
Hello Wolf, I hired a concrete contractor to pour and stamp the concrete you see in the video.
Enjoy the rest of your week. -Bill
It depends, it's a deep fire ring and I like to build large fires, so I use the blower almost all the time to keep a hot fire and clean. It also depends on how wet the wood is and the type of wood I'm burning.
Great video! Does the pipe have to be running below the fire pit to create proper flow?
a big dome or truck wheel . every 8 inches you need a 2 inch hole like every number on a clock. you feed the fire oxygen from below with the draft effect and you get a very nice fire. no smoke no blower. But it takes some concrete or welding skills. and its important you have enough height in your pit ^^ . Thats my 2 cents
Great idea mplewp, thanks for sharing it with other us. Stay well.
Our caveman ancestors are roiling in their graves and scoffing at how soft we’ve become. I don’t like mosquito repellent chemicals on my skin, and as long you’re not burning treated lumber with harmful fumes I opt for the smoke. By no means am I discrediting this ingenuity as it’s a great technique. 👍🏼☯️
Thanks for taking time to share your opinion, enjoy the rest of your spring weather.
Muy buen video! La idea del ventilator y el ducto es fantastica.
Yo estoy pensado hacer algo similar pero como dijo el, con un abanico de computadora, also i will try to put the wiring for the motor inside ridgid metal or pvc conduit then a switch to turn it on and off.
Muchas Gracias Ricardo, buena suerte.
Nice work sir. Thanks for sharing.
I see the pipe serving two purposes: air vent as mentioned as well as drain pipe when it rains too :-)
However I'm afraid the air pipe could be clogged up with coal ash over time.
Would it make more sense to route the air vents to the side wall instead?
Home User Hello thanks for commenting and saying hello. I can confirm after and entire burning season some minor cleaning is needed to keep the pipe open. Bringing the vent in from the sides also makes sense, wish I’d known that then. Stay healthy and safe
I think ideally you would split the pipe in two directions and creat a vortex effect pointing tangentially (sideways) from the sides with a grate over the outlets. Not sure what materials would allow you to do that though
What did you cover the end of the steal pipe with so it does not get anything in it?
Hello Donnie, I left the metal opening open. Once in a while I have to scoop some ash out of it with my hand but it’s not a hardship
How did you keep the pipe from getting full of ash and the wood in the bottom of the pit in a rain storm?
Hi Mark I simply clean it out by hand after the ash has cooled off. You'r correct, the rain does wash it down into the elbow, but I've always been able to reach down and clean it out. Once in a while I wash the pipe out with the garden hose. Have a great Spring.
Great information
I’ll try it later!
Hi Shelly, hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy my firepit.
Bill, I think it is a BEAUTIFUL setup! My wife and I are looking into building our own fire pit area and appreciate people like you posting your ideas and projects! Thank you!
P.S. What kit did you use, if I may ask? I looked (briefly) online and saw a couple, but none that had the rocks as in your kit. Thanks again!
Thank you for the kind words, we really enjoy our fire pit area. For a couple of do it yourselfers we're very proud of it. Go to Rosettahardscapes.com and you'll see the stone and fire ring kit we used. The ring was a kit. The exterior walls were not. Take your time and lay everything out before gluing any stones. One last note, the stones actually come with a stacking layout that will show you the exact way to stack the stones. My wife was in charge of the map and told me which stone to put where and it turned out perfect. Good luck, if you have other questions, please contact me.
Bill Burkhart Thanks for sharing!!!!
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
Having the smoke on me is the best part of a fire, longer my clothes can smell like smoke the better
Hello, I understand ……..thanks for sharing your thoughts. Have a great week. -Bill
Great video thanks!
Randall- thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
awesome fire pit. So you have any problems with the fan blowing ashes up into the air?
I use the blower to get the fire started and then slow it down depending how wet the wood is, or turn I turn it off if I have a good hot fire. I don't experience and ash issues using it the way I do. Have a great week and stay healthy!.
@@billburkhart thanks!
Wouldn't it be easier to just leave a brick or two out of the middle row of the fire pit? To allow air flow.
Your design idea would sure work. I heard about this design and wanted to try it out with my project. So far, I've been very happy with it . Thanks for commenting.
Howdy Bill! Great idea and a beautiful build on your entire fire pit area! Just found your channel and subscribed...look forward to more cool ideas!
Thank you for the kind comments D&B . The design isn't for everyone, but it works for me. Not being a mason I was happy with the project. Have a great 4th of July.
Happy 4th to you too Bill !!!
Because all the air in the fire pit is heating and rising out, it should suck cooler in through the tube and you shouldnt need the fan.
Hello Matt, your are correct, a fan is not required, it’s an option to deal with other factors.
Have a good holiday weekend.
What town of iowa
Dubuque Iowa, sits right at the Illinois Wisconsin Iowa borders
Thanks for this! Our pit is being built today by landscapers, and you made me realize we need some sort of air flow. Instead of this ingenious pipe, they will leave 2 gaps in the lower walls of our fire pit. Hopefully, that will allow enough air in. What do you think? Thanks!
Hello, I think that will just fine once the fire gets going, the hot air will cause a chimney effect pulling air in from the bottom. You can always add a small fan at the bottom if needed. Let me know how it works.
Hello long shot her but how big 2as the pit and could you give me some description and a round number for cost please. I'm actually thinking of this for a new business venture.
Thank you
I'm curious what that ring kit cost you. I'm debating some options. The ease of the kit might be worth it for me. I love how your spot came out. Looking to get mine going soon.
SGT Haze Happy Sunday, I think it was around $1900 for the fire ring kit. I’m NOT a mason and have no masonry skills so I loved how easy the kit made the project. Total cost of the entire project was around $5000. Good luck with your project, last word of advice, take your time and lay it out and think it through. Stay healthy.
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Computer fan is far too small the blower is too noisy...
What you need is less resistance as that tubes too long...
It would be much better to have holes at the bottom of the brickwork fire surround with air bricks continued inside leading into the centre of the fire then make your fire on that..the thermal rise will create the pull...you shouldn't need fanned help starting a fire but fire creates the thermal updraft.
The bricks can be lifted out for cleaning occasionally.
It's a beautiful setup & just right with the heat reflecting off the bricks behind the chairs & stopping chilly winds.
If one side was a bit higher it would channel smoke up that side & the lower side would become an air channel & let the bace be more visible as people around a fire want to see its bace not the top of the wood burning..the angle of heat radiated off is a steep arc & a thick fairly high brick surround angles that heat upwards a bit too much so a pit with a high side & low side works better but doesn't look as pretty..
While I don't share your opinion, I appreciate you took the time to write.
A 4” computer fan will work well and is plenty of air for a fire that size. I use one with a piece of metal duct to keep a hot core fire when I burn yard and tree debris on my property. It will keep a fire twice that size burning clean and roaring, too hot to stand anywhere within 10’. It doesn’t make much noise and It is also portable, a 7AH gell-cell will power one all day long... they are easy to throttle also as putting diodes in series lowers the voltage .5-.7V per diode...
A well thought out critique. It is a beautiful set up as far as the fire pit and seating area are concerned and I would love to have such an attractive set up in my own back yard. However, I am in agreement with you that the fan is too loud and noisy because it drowns out the ambience of the surrounding natural night sounds - crickets chirping, dogs barking, wolves howling and DEMOCRATS MOANING AND WHINING - and it makes casual conservation a bit louder and more 'strained' than it really needs to be. But again - Bill Burkhart - I really do like what you have done here. Please remember me in your Last Will and Testament. Cheers!
JockBaloney LOVE the “moaning and whining” part! Lol
JockBaloney Sounds like you’re the one whining and moaning, bitch.
Dang I already put the pavers down. Do you have a idea on how to do this without a pipe in the ground. I like the concept
you can leave a a couple gaps in the bottom ring of your pit and it'll do the same thing.
Hi Carlos, Brandon is correct, spaces and gaps below will work for you.
Bill Burkhart sweet thank you guys for the reply!! 👍🏼. I glued my blocks so I’ll have to do a little work to get a few out of the bottom.
@@Eyeseemoneywarzone you could use an sds drill and put a couple decent sized holes in the bottom.
brandon young sweet!! good idea thanks. That would much easer
I would not use galvanized pipe in the fire pit, the heat can vaporize the zinc and cause toxic "metal fume fever".
Dana- I'm sure glad I didn't use galvanized pipe, thanks for sharing that information- Bill
You would be ok just so long as you do not try to eat it, Dusts or particulatesproduced by cutting, welding or grinding are expected to have a low degree of toxicity by inhalation according to the MSDS I have on hand for this
Yes plastic melts also don’t used that either
I bet just having that pipe there makes it better just by the draw of fresh air from the convection. I bet if you capped that pipe off you would see the fire go even lazier
Happy Saturday ! you are correct, the underground pipe gives me many options with the fire.
Somehow people think the blower is loud and must operate the entire fire . I should make another video showing that's not the case.
Thanks for taking time to say hello and comment.
Awesome! This is similar to a design I’ve been working on. I’m trying to figure out if the size of the pipe, diameter and length will cause a more intense and natural draw, like a rocket stove...to replace the need for a blower. Thanks for the video. Very attractive patio!
Can you list materials used and prices. and how about total cost in building a patio like this. the diameter of the circle ring/fire ring. thank you! and very nice fire pit!
That's a great idea. I'll get it posted next weekend.
Thanks. I'll appreciate it. Looking forward to transform my backyard like this.
The diameter of the concrete is 14 feet, outside to outside, not including the rock walls. The fire ring diameter is 58 inches, outside to outside including the stone. The flat concrete is stamped, and has a light walnut tint in the concrete. 14 feet, allows you to sit in a chair and people can pass in front of you without having to move.
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The fire ring was a kit and the mfg. is Rosetta. www.discoverrosetta.com The ring kit was $600. The complete overall cost was $5,000. I did all the work except for the concrete stamping. The 14 ft diameter gave me the perfect radius so the stone wall, also Rosetta, was able to be installed without leaving gaps between the stones. No stones had to cut either.
Let me know how your project turns out.
Nice video. The rocks/stones look amazing . Did you buy it from a big box store or a landscaping company? I live in neighboring Wisconsin
Boti Bartha Hello Boti happy Saturday. Thank you. I purchased them at Top Block Brick in East Dubuque Illinois, very helpful people there. Good luck with your project, I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Where did you get your pipe? Having a hard time finding 4” steel pipe at a reasonable price.
Hi Michael, a local business here called Steelmart.
Michael, I only ran the steel pipe part way until I was comfortable the heat wouldn't affect the plastic pipe I used to the end of the pipe. You could always use a smaller diameter pipe, 4" was the diameter of a piece of pipe I had on hand.
Great Idea, will have to implement this into mine as my city doesnt allow open fires and it smokes a lot. Stone looks great, where is the kit from?
Happy Saturday, all the stone and the fire pit kit was from Rosetta Stone. The fire pit area is several years old now and I have no issues to report. Have a great summer.
I use your setup to smelt aluminum
You can get a real hot fire can't you?
Doesn't Concrete explode with Fire pit?
L C I have not experienced that at all. Thanks for taking time to ask your question, stay healthy
Nice job. Curious---how is the air diffused in the bottom of the pit?
I installed an aluminum 90 degree elbow and adjusted it so the air blows upward. I lean out some ash from it before I start a new fire, otherwise I build the fire around that opening and it works well. Thanks for the question.
@@billburkhart Hi Bill, where did you install the 90 degree elbow? From the looks of the video, it looks like it was pretty much a 5' steel pipe coupled to pvc in a straight angle. Planning on creating this in a similarly designed patio and retention wall. Thanks for the video and idea!
Eric Malnati Hello Eric Believe it or not I used a simple galvanized dryer vent elbow to make the transition from the straight pipes to the pit. That allowed me to have multiple adjustments as needed to make the elbow work. Remember as several people have pointed out do not use galvanize steel pipe. I’ve never regretted doing this, good luck contact me with any questions
"I hate fuzzy bunnies!!!" old camp trick
Whats a fuzzy bunny?
@@billburkhart it's an old Summer camp trick. You say I hate fuzzy bunnies and the winds usually change getting the smoke out of your face.
@@crocketgsxr6 I'll be darn, thanks I'll try that
Sweet love this ,whats the brand fan & where did you did you buy it?
Geriann, I just purchased a simple floor fan (Stanley Brand) at a local Menards store. They're are so many to choose from I'd recommend choosing one that's quiet and easy to operate. Thanks for saying hello. - Bill
@@billburkhart thanks Bill i will check on amazon
You dont need the blower at all.
Hello. Your are correct. But I find benefits with having it when the wood is damp or wet. Happy Spring.
The pipe shouldn't face directly to the center. It's much better to have it directed half way between center and radius or even a little more out. if you do this with 2,3 or even 4 pipes the effect is better and you will never need a blower
Hi Andrew, good points, thanks for taking time to share your ideas. - Bill
I would go with the old school cannabis can fan designed for massive airflow and silent operation........6 inch can fan not a dam shop blower
I will look into the can fan, thanks for the suggestion.
@@billburkhart www.amazon.com/Growtent-Garden-Improving-circulation-Grounded/dp/B078D78536/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=in+line+can+fan&qid=1556577278&s=gateway&sr=8-10-spell
ive used that model a few times
I like it. It'd seem access to a fresh air draw would be sufficient w/o the blower(?) and to echo ertyderty7's question, how does it do with the blower off?
Could you have the pipe do a loop so that it does a u? Will it still get air circulating or does the air have to flow upward?
Hi Joe, I wanted the deliver fresh air to the bottom of the fire pit and thought a straight direct line would be best. It doesn't require a fan, I simply like a hot fire and the fan gives me that.
Thanks for your comments.
does it smoke at all without the fan?
If I build a good hot fire, no, I don't have much smoke. The benefit of the fan is allows me to build a very hot fire, quickly. Then I may turn the fan off after that. Sometimes I turn the fan back on when I add wood, especially if the wood is damp.
Thanks for the question.
"less than a couple hundred dollars to do something like this to your firepit." I would hope a fan and a pipe wouldn't even exceed 100 bucks
Agree! Thanks for commenting.
Fix sound. Boom boom puff
Thank you Bobby, I’m not experiencing the poor sound you described. Let me know if you experience it again.
The blower isn't needed once the fire gets going it will draw all the air it needs on its own.
Your correct John, the vent pipe acts as a great source of fresh air into the bottom of the fire. But using the fan is very effective when trying to burn damp or wet wood. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Just leave some spaces in between the stones instead (?)
Mark B Hi Mark that would work too.
The video said you can't hear the blower, but the next scene at the firepit you can totally hear the blower. Not needed
Hi Luke, your correct, a blower is not needed but I sure enjoy mine especially when using damp or wet wood. The fan can always be turned off once the fire is well established.
Thanks for taking the time to write.