I’m finally going to get this fire pit started! I own and operate my own preschool, and fire pit nights are a regular event in the winter months, and I know all our families are totally going to live this! Thank you so much for taking all the time you did to perfect this project! ❤️🍎❤️
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! That all sounds great! Hope you all enjoy it as much as we do ours! Thank you for the feedback and enjoy the build!
@benjamintherogue24213 жыл бұрын
@@markwarner8610 I got you. 36" Fire Ring: amzn.to/2Rev8jC or 27" Fire Ring: amzn.to/3xWvsUV Hole Saw Kit: amzn.to/3ucgqIB 12" Retention Wall Pavers It was in the video description. You have to click on "Show More" that's right under the video title if you're watching it on PC. Not sure how it looks on mobile.
@ericclaeyborn36003 жыл бұрын
@@markwarner8610 You can find a fire ring on eBay, also. They aren't cheap. I'm thinking about buying one made by Vevor. It has a 36" outside diameter, and a 30" inside diameter, and cost almost $100. I find, that items seem to ship a lot slower when they come from California or New York.
@MissAllyson7072 жыл бұрын
I got my ring at Home Depot, about $100
@Nattise3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. I finally built my fire pit using your videos as a guide. The air intake pipe I was nervous about…but when I fired it up for the first time it worked so well. One thing I noticed at the end of the first burn was no one smelled like smoke, toy know how it gets in your hair and clothes…there was none of that. Very happy with the final build. So thank you for the idea.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome! Really glad to hear that it is working so well for you and you are enjoying it! Thank you very much for the feedback!
@Johnny53kgb-nsa Жыл бұрын
I use to work in a shipyard, we would build heating stoves for warming up in the winter month's. It was outside work. We built these out of 3/4" solid steel plating. We made a hinged door to feed coal chunks, or wood. We had a chimney made from steel piping. Then we added at the bottom a 1" steel pipe, and threaded on a 3/4" Chicago fitting for hooking up an air line. By adjusting the amount of air, we could make this solid 3/4" steel stove, 2' X 3' X 6' in size so hot the steel would get cherry red. You couldn't get too close to it. It sure warmed us up on many of winter day's. Maybe you could experiment with adding some air to your fire pit. Or maybe using hotter wood, like ash, or even coal. Thanks for sharing. John
@benjamintherogue24213 жыл бұрын
Boy am I glad I watched these two videos after they came out before starting my project! Your suffering and extra work was not in vain, friend, it helped me considerably! Keep up the great work!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Love to hear it! Thank you for the feedback. And good luck on the project!
@benjamintherogue24213 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY Thanks!
@meganculpepper30543 жыл бұрын
Just bought a house and was looking for something that would look amazing, work great and not break the bank and I think you have the answer. Thank you
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! We have really enjoyed it! Congratulations on the new house!
@jeff85143 жыл бұрын
I did this a few years ago and it works great. We have a lot of leafs we fill the fire ring. Cover the ring with wire mesh and use the leaf blower to force air from the bottom. It works like a incinerator!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
It really did help to improve the fire. You can just tell it is healthier. I need to try the leaf blower just to see how it reacts though!
@Ezunit1991 Жыл бұрын
What stops the ash from clogging it?
@joek14762 жыл бұрын
I just watched (all?) three of your smokeless fire pit videos. They were great . Thanks for moving me in the right direction as I plan a fire pit for my yard!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Really glad to hear that you liked them. We love ours! We used it a lot the past few months. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we do!
@granitegreg78839 ай бұрын
I’ve been building a smokeless pit this weekend based off of your first video, the things I did differently from yours is dug down 8” and did two tiers of blocks in ground and then at ground level started my my spaced blocks, just waiting on the concrete big to come in from Amazon so I can install that. My last step will be to put cap blocks all the way around the top of the pit to dress it up. All in I spent about $500 but that’s also including crushed stone for a 14’ diameter stone patio going wrong the fire pit.
@Gargoyle75-t8m2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Nice job!! Maybe make this video part One.
@simonfreeman1482 жыл бұрын
Great ideas here, my family complain about smoking them out, now I can modify mine to work as yours. Thanks 👍
@shangri-lahomestead28952 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this update as I will definitely dig out a trench for the pipe prior to building my fire pit. So glad I watched Part 2! Thanks again!
@TR-sk8hf2 жыл бұрын
Dakota Firepit great video.Just made one at my little camp.not as mint as yours.small campfire clay pipe buried underneath .they work
@sjsummers282 жыл бұрын
Nice! And I thought he was just going to drill more holes with the hole saw in the bottom of the fire ring lol. Shows how little I know about this stuff. Definitely want to try this!
@grammydiclempa40882 жыл бұрын
See! I said the same thing! LOLOLOLOL!
@user-fw8rd5ud4q3 жыл бұрын
I did smaller holes at the top to create pressure. Less holes around bottom and then spaced my gaps between pavers. Works great.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Love to hear it! Glad you are enjoying it. Thanks for the feedback!
@marambula3 жыл бұрын
awesome content! The DRYer the WOOD (properly seasoned and split) the BETTER the BURN, and different woods have different burn "qualities" while different STACK DESIGNS and the "maturity" of a given fire (glowing coals vs virgin incendiary/kindling) are the primary determinants of fire quality vs smoke. Your design is amazingly inexpensive and DIY attainable, thank you! A heat tower, or a tall side of the wall to pull smoke toward it will also help direct any excess smoke as it pulls heat up and away from the fire as it burns. Please consider making a future video about how to Start, Stack, and Stoke a smoke-less fire one you've learned from your experience!
@ishanighosh304 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This is exactly what I want. Thanks for the tutorial. It's great and very easy to follow. But I wonder how much it would cost to install this as I have to hire someone to do it for me. Thanks again.
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
Not sure as most people probably don't know how to build one without watching a video. Glad you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@garyallen42582 жыл бұрын
Had you considered placing holes along the bottom of the ring? Seems like if you had a number of air gaps in your exterior block lay-out, would't the air come in thru the bottom holes and feed the fire? Or, is there a reason that the pipe method is more effectie?
@ironhell813 Жыл бұрын
Would work great, plus can put gaps in the stonework to allow better airflow.
@MoodyManNC3 жыл бұрын
Dude! Awesome two videos on the fire pit. I’ve been wanting to get one setup and was doing research to see what others have been doing. Very glad I found your videos!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you liked them. I will have some more about it in the near future. Filming one now about some things I have learned and addressing some common questions people have had. Thank you very much for the feedback and look forward to seeing you around!
@MrGreatlinks712 жыл бұрын
I did this! And it was outstanding!!!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Always love to hear when someone has success in their projects. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@johnfolk1448 Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what size block y pu used but where I am, I can either get a 4" h block of a 6" h. After watching the followup video, I think I'll the the 6" high block which would hold the ring 2" above the bottom of the first layer of block. I could then fill the bottom of the pit with 1.5" to 2" of stone allowing air to come into the ring from the outside of the ring perimeter. Sees like an easiest way to get air through from the bottom considering my options. Good video.
@johnfolk1448 Жыл бұрын
Bah... I can't seem to win. The 6 in high block is hollowed out in the middle and 17 inched long. What size did you use?
@matthewmeyer33873 жыл бұрын
Glad I saw this before I started the fire pit. Great upgrade.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It definitely did make it a little better. There was already going to be some air coming in from under the ring and through the stones but more couldn't hurt!
@dansklrvids73032 жыл бұрын
This fire pit is next level. :)
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We love it!
@meesacreef3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for documenting your hard work and sharing it with us!
@gwenwade60593 жыл бұрын
Wry smile at " nothing I love more than doing the same job twice! "
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
😉
@rogueiq13 жыл бұрын
Just need to install an adjustable cover on top of the (outside) intake cap so you can effectively "close the damper" on your firepit, allowing you to extend the burn time on your coals.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I like that idea!
@Jacob-ft3oz3 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@TimYorty3 жыл бұрын
would a large enough flat rock work for that?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using a paver on mine.
@1cyw0rdk043 жыл бұрын
And for the opposite effect, stick a leaf blower over the intake, and let it rip. Probably best to remove impressionable children from the area first
@zarhockk Жыл бұрын
Would putting the ring higher on the third level have made enough spacing for air to go through without needing a pipe? Or just drilled holes at the bottom of the ring also?
@chrisvanwilgen52212 жыл бұрын
great project and update, wouldnt drilling holes near the bottom do the same thing, since they draw the air from the gaps in the stone surround
@MAlexanderBrown3 жыл бұрын
Nice!, I was looking for a firepit. I wanted a smokeless one but as you said they are small or pricey. This will save some money. And give me a more natural looking stone fire pit. Well Done.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Hope you enjoy the pit as much as we have!
@furiousangel6508 Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal work, dude!!!!
@joshhavens34503 жыл бұрын
I was going to do the exact same thing only put a battery operated fan on the intake to push a little more air to the fire.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I thought about that too but decided this would do the job. No doubt a fan will increase the air getting to the fire though. Let me know how it goes!
@OutdoorCQB3 жыл бұрын
Would be a pain replacing the battery .. might be cool to run PVC or something and run wire to the nearest switch out add new switch.
@ZapDash3 жыл бұрын
Another person suggested putting T joints in the ends so debris falls down, or to drain into the soil, and if the fan were in the middle of the horizontal run, well above the drain levels, you could have it stay there and it would be decently shielded from the elements.
@sojourn1544 Жыл бұрын
Seems like the coals will block any air coming up from the middle vent you installed...maybe holes at the bottom of the ring like the top holes?....maybe im wrong...just a thought...
@BusyDadsWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
Nice upgrade! I'll have to remember this for when we build our firepit!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
It really does make a difference! Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@infamousbanter3 жыл бұрын
Why not get a TOP CAP from a house gas stack pipe (on roof) instead of block & wire for the water & ash issue🤔?? Would that work?
@AdventureIndiana2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for update tip. You saved me some time, I can add that intake from start. I wonder what would happen if you would use a leaf blower on that intake? Probably shouldn’t try it, but I bet it would be cool
@robertmeshew19352 жыл бұрын
More air the hotter it burns
@joemacarthur67803 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, subscribed, good sense of humor too.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe, glad you liked it! Appreciate the feedback as well!
@mickael486 Жыл бұрын
Can't I do this without the rim? What If I just made holes by way of I assemble the bricks on the lowest and 2nd highest tiers? I'm looking for a mostly smokeless fire pit. doesn't have to be perfect. I just don't want to have to keep moving when the wind blows. Do you think this would work, or no, it's a waste of time?
@JamesDavis-dn3wo2 жыл бұрын
Try drilling holes in the bottom of the metallic insert for increased air flow instead of the tunnel method.
@85geoffm Жыл бұрын
Would you want the holes to match the holes in the top? In quantity, I mean?
@cmscott Жыл бұрын
@@85geoffm No, fewer holes (4-6 per quarter section on bottom vs 13 holes in the top), and diameter about twice the size of the holes in the top. I did 3/4" on bottom (largest step bit I had) and 1/2 in the top.
@85geoffm Жыл бұрын
@@cmscott excellent. Thank you for this.
@russellsaint31193 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this. I’ve also started on my Rock Kwan Do, I’m a green belt as of yesterday. Thank you Sensei.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Rock on! Congratulations! At green belt you are obliterating pebbles like it is nobodies business! You will be a granite and slate belt before you know it!
@daysofseptember3 жыл бұрын
Stoked you took the time to do this! Pretty much confirmed my exact set up. I didn't think of the cinderblock/mesh cover on the inside so definitely a good move there!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Asim, I distinctly remember your comment from the first video. A couple days before it I was telling my wife I was thinking about adding this but wasn’t sure, then you sent your comment while we were out somewhere and read it to her and we both decided I just needed to go ahead and do it 😂 Yours was the first of quite a few. So thank you! Glad you liked it!
@daysofseptember3 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY haha love to hear it! Glad it worked out man! Definitely going to have to make a video on when I do mine as well
@ah-lez12413 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you did a T pipe instead of the 90 on both ends to get maximum drainage would be a good option. I don’t see how it could hurt and it would take way longer for the hole to get clogged.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I like that idea. Always like hearing everyone's ideas on projects.
@ZapDash3 жыл бұрын
Cool idea, like those mid line drain boxes for rain gutters, have it with pebbles at the bottom of the Ts to keep rain from filling the pipe.
@wulicny3 жыл бұрын
I agree - better is always ... better.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
😂
@martha39897 ай бұрын
Very nice, thanks for sharing your work. I have a safety question, we get sometimes thunderstorms with strong winds, are having lose cinder blocks on the fire pit going to pose a danger of flying away and hit something or someone? Thanks
@alphazulu26452 жыл бұрын
Great video. Curious to know about how you cleaned the ash that accumulated in the air tube?
@hornfan28482 жыл бұрын
Did you glue or mortar all of the bricks together?
@gwenwade60593 жыл бұрын
So satisfying to tweak and hone a design!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
It is! Especially when the tweaking actually works 😂 thank you for the comment Gwen!
@Freedom1man3 жыл бұрын
Great solution. I liked what you did and how you explained your thoughts on it.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!
@Random1234-j8d3 жыл бұрын
I was so inspired by your video. I shut down my meth lab and started making smokeless fire pits full time. Thank you for your inspiration. No meth was used in the process of writing this comment.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Literally made me laugh out loud. Appreciate the laugh! Saving lives and teeth one video at a time.
@TrakkSounds7133 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment lol
@gameenders50173 жыл бұрын
Question, how do you get the ash out with the rocks in there? And also won't that ash fall down into your pipe and block it eventually? Especially if it rains and you didn't clean it out?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I dont typical remove the ash. It really has not been an issue. The pipe is 4" wide so it would take a lot of ash to cause an issue. I have had numerous fires with it with VERY little ash making it inside the pipe. Rain water is not an issue as the holes are so small it is extremely hard for it to actually get in and any that does get in that is why I drilled out 3 holes near the elbow for it to leach into the soil. I have had 0 issues and if after many fires I feel like I need to get any ash out, I can do like I showed in the video and suck it out with a shop vac. All very easy.
@gameenders50173 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY Awesome. Seems like it wouldn't be too hard to take the caps off and hit it with a blower if it ever did build up I was just thinking. Great job.
@midnight1211903 жыл бұрын
This was my question! I am so surprised there isn't much ash leftover and that it's not falling (or filtering) into the pipe when it rains. Very cool!!
@armandoarechiga51483 жыл бұрын
I fully agree, better is better.
@sherirae36582 жыл бұрын
Recycled Granite Upstate South Carolina has beautiful firepits and their Inserts help so you don't need a tunnel or extra metal tube. 😉 ❤️
@jomercer211132 жыл бұрын
How do you keep ash accumulation from clogging all your little airways in the stones and the air pipe?
@aarongreb11 ай бұрын
Great idea! Do you have to worry about the duct work collapsing underground, especially in high traffic areas?
@bjames78943 жыл бұрын
Good simple construction, Thanks. I would like to see how you manage mowing grass around the pit.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it. I just mow outside the stone ring and then touch it all up with a string trimmer. I may be putting down a seating area soon. Haven't decided yet.
@brianmorrison99374 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing that upgrade. I may try that. I am in the process of trying to seal the bottom of the fire ring all the way around like most videos are showing. I’m assuming you are counting on the rock itself to seal the bottom of your fire ring or do you think That that matters?
@1wood101 Жыл бұрын
I saw another channel that drilled a second row of holes on the bottom of the fire ring. I wonder how they compare.
@ErikBartlow3 жыл бұрын
I can hear Tim the Toolman Taylor, "Oh oh oh oh oh!!!! More Power!!!!"
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
😂 One of my favorites. Would be awesome if they brought the show back!
@theprepperdad2 жыл бұрын
Well…I guess I know what my next project is 🤘🏼. Very nice and thanks for this
@Enigma.and.Shadows2 жыл бұрын
I think a smaller circumference would help heat the ring burn the smoke. Bigger is not always better. Pay attention to the size of the manufactured smokeless fire pits.
@mattTheLumberjack2 жыл бұрын
Is there a cooking grate that you’d recommend for this fire pit?
@NochSoEinKaddiFan3 жыл бұрын
Pain is temporary, Glory is forever! -Martin Molin
@hughesurdaddy1968 Жыл бұрын
@howtohome After this duration of usage time, did you have to replace the portion after the elbow for the inner pit assembly? Was the aluminum heat resistant enough or a yearly replacement? Wondering if i need a higher gauge, #SameJobTwice Thank you
@kathille66223 жыл бұрын
Great job! One more thing you can do to upgrade is to paint your black steel liner with heat resistant spray paint (Rustoleum), so the holes you made won’t rust and it will last longer. I bought my stone and liner, spray paint, steel bit for the drill gun and am really excited to make this design. I like your idea of the intake pipe too! Thanks for posting the videos.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kat, funny you mention that, I am actually in the middle of filming a follow up to these videos with extra things that can be done, some things I may have tried differently, etc and the heat resistant spray will be in the video. We love this thing! Thank you very much for the feedback! I always appreciate it!
@geoffountain25403 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY Are the holes really that necessary once you added the intake pipe?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes, those holes are what makes the whole thing work.
@nztrader2.043 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome thanks for that. Im guessing you would charge through my alot more wood though?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I mean yeah the fire is going to consume more wood since it is bigger but to be honest I haven't noticed a considerable difference in how long it takes before I need to add another log.
@splifting2 жыл бұрын
rock and roll! This is outstanding and very well explained! Thank you!
@downlow1311 Жыл бұрын
How many layers of stone are u using
@gesica86803 жыл бұрын
WOW! Man you are terrific! I love watching your videos. Not that I'm going to build anything but I surely supervise well my brothers and uncle 😉
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Haha thats awesome! Make sure to have a cool drink in hand while they labor away 😆 I really appreciate the feedback!
@rebeccacampbell5852 жыл бұрын
How much better is it with the pipe? Can you quantify it? Is there ten percent less smoke with the pipe than without the pipe?
@matthewilliamorgan2 жыл бұрын
Would a Chimney cap have worked for inside the half cinder block instead of the endcap to help keep additional debris stay out of the tube yet still provide additional air flow?
@oneipete3 жыл бұрын
Add a leafblower to the end of the tubing for extra air. Works really well.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I can imagine!
@maukajo3 жыл бұрын
Small rechargeable battery fans are great too to push extra air through.
@John-bl5uf Жыл бұрын
What is the width of the firepit ring?
@frodiesel03 жыл бұрын
now we're cooking here. Nice work
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
What are we having? 😂 Thanks for the feedback!
@Cleavo773 жыл бұрын
Any tips or videos you'd recommend for restoring an old rusty ring?
@callonjesus44403 жыл бұрын
Awesome work! I am actually going to build one of these based off your first video. I didn’t think about the airflow issue so glad you did an updated video. Will likely do the same
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
We really like it! Only other things I would add, if you don't have fairly large fires, you may want to go with a smaller ring so that the holes are closer to the fire. Also, if I could do over again, I would make the holes smaller in the ring and then make more of them. I just think it would make it work even better! Thank you for the feedback! God bless!
@callonjesus44403 жыл бұрын
Just an update. I started drilling my holes around the ring and both drill bits broke :( I am now purchasing the hole kit you used in the first video. My process definitely has not been as smooth lol.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
My hole saw actually broke off a few of the teeth halfway through, but was able to finish the job!
@patsk47703 жыл бұрын
Nice upgrade
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@getnanoed Жыл бұрын
I just made a smokeless pit but with a double air ring chamber.
@justinkallner50623 жыл бұрын
I wish I'd found these videos a month ago! Thank you!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Well glad you found me now! You are welcome. Glad to hear you have liked them!
@hrk19583 жыл бұрын
We have a square pit. Any reason why this method wouldn't work with it?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I don't see why it wouldn't work!
@hgillung3 жыл бұрын
Nice upgrade. Well done
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry, really happy with it! Glad you liked it!
@hgillung3 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY I will be copying your design. Thanks!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@hgillung Sounds good! If you are installing the ring as well from the first video, I used a 1 1/2 inch hole saw for the holes, if I could go back, I think I would go a lot smaller but add a few more holes. I think it would make it even better. Let me know if you need anything!
@hgillung3 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY maybe go 1”?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I might even go to 1/2 or 3/4 in. The best thing might be to use a step bit instead of a hole saw and try 1/2” this way if I wanted to make the hole bigger, I could. I have not done this so I’m speculating but it makes sense to me.
@derekm31803 жыл бұрын
If you live in a place with snow, do you just put a rock or two over both ends for the winter?
@lawrencesullivan31363 жыл бұрын
What is the size of the holes cut in the metal ring?
@dales68113 жыл бұрын
I’m am just going to make the original. Less smoke is the goal. But the upgrades you made are very functional
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dale, yeah it still was doing a great job! And we love it! Good luck with the build!
@ranmangolf2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any problems with ash building up underneath in the pipe?
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
I have not had any issues with that. After quite a few fires I checked to see how it was doing and there was some ash but very very little.
@masonlee4003 жыл бұрын
I like this build but I also like the aesthetic of an in ground pit. Would this work in ground or is there anything else I need to do other than dig deeper?
@joedean32633 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know how much the heat felt by those sitting by the fire is reduced. Can you get warm sitting by it or does all the heat just go up?
@grczech2 жыл бұрын
Questioning whether the new intake tube will fill with water during rain, making it ineffective? I don't know. Just thinking with clay soil, once water fills the hole it will drain VERY s-l-o-w-l-y.
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
It does sometimes fill up after a really heavy rain but I’ve never tried to have a fire while it was raining. It has always drained out fairly quickly. Worst case scenario just shop vac it out.
@jason-things_to_do Жыл бұрын
You need to do an update on the bottom feed air intake. I bet ash plugs the intake and constant maintenance is required making it not worth the hassle. The concept is solid but the ash issue makes a lower holes in the ring a better design. I'm going to weld 45 degree steel elbows pointing down so those don't plug with ash and debris.
@brianmorrison99374 ай бұрын
Good thoughts Jason... I thought the same thing. I may forgo the vent because I believe ashes and water will enter in. So I'm going to put holes in the bottom of the fire ring as well. Can you explain more on your idea of the 45 degree elbow? Where are you putting this?
@adammulford51082 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this, thanks for posting it! I'm planning mine out right now. Have you had any issues with the aluminum feed air end cap inside the fire melting since wood fires get substantially hotter than the melting point of aluminum? I imagine the cooler air flow through the pipe keeps it below melting point, but I'm concerned about if I close off the vent to adjust the air flow, things might go sideways.
@ericcrawford22702 жыл бұрын
What about putting a fan in the pipe
@sasuenglish2522 жыл бұрын
Questions-- what would happen with the fire if the intake part of the airsupply is higher? (4 -5 inches higher.) My fire pit sits in a slight depression. I can't really raise the pit area as is surrounded on 7/8 of all sides by either the patio or the 'hill'. Also should intake be on the windward or leeward side.?
@nathankempton2983 жыл бұрын
What kind of white gravel did you use for the base of the fire pit?
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Marble chips.
@zukobuilds44693 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome pit!
@scrider54932 жыл бұрын
Very informative, good ideas.
@aaronkeistler82172 жыл бұрын
Hey, these have both been great videos, much appreciated! Do you think this smokless set up can be accomplished with a 36" square fire pit instead of round, or will the corners be too far away from the center and not burn off the smoke? I want to build a square pit for the extra space in the pit, but I don't want to negate the smokeless technology. Thank you!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it may not be quite as efficient but I wouldn't see why it wouldn't work. Thanks for the feedback!
@djgjani20092 жыл бұрын
Hello, Please let me know if you completed your project as I am interested to do the same. Thank you
@grammydiclempa40882 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, ya just wanna know what happens if you put a box fan under yours! LOLOLOLOL!
@raymondlmorris35103 жыл бұрын
what size holes did you drill in the fire ring & how far from the top of the ring
@sebasstuff88473 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I’d love to see you try putting a duct fan on the end to see what it does. I usually attach one using dryer piping to one of my holes at the bottom.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure it would make the fire go nuts! I thought about incorporating a fan but really wanted to see what it would do without it. Maybe in the future. Thanks for the feedback Sebastian!
@ah-lez12413 жыл бұрын
Or hook up some nitrous oxide and prank your guests.
@KeithZim2 жыл бұрын
Use half stones around the whole bottom and then cut and fold the ring to use half of those for air right into the pit.
@gregharter52012 жыл бұрын
Do you think this setup would work well with a square firepit?
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
I don't see why not. Just never tried it myself.
@gial88623 жыл бұрын
After watching this, I am totally sold on buying a Solo Stove Yukon. 💯
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
They work well! Building things isn’t for everyone! Enjoy it.
@sirkoux83303 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. Subbed and liked. Pls do more cool DIY like this.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I try to do creative projects like this but also diy how to's for projects and repairs around the house. Really appreciate the feedback! Welcome aboard!