How to Use a Garden Incinerator

[@ScottishAtheist]

Used your tips to set up my incinerator today. Worked like a charm! Once it gets properly going, it really does just annihilate everything you throw at it. Very satisfying.

[@Hz-432Hz]

Your level of preparation and precision is perfect, thank you.

[@littlewhitehummingbirdofth5666]

I so much appreciate all of the time and care that you put into making this instructional video. You are so thorough and have answered the whole list of questions that I had on how to go about burning garden waste safely. Many thanks and God bless you!

[@AllotmentBook]

thank you very much for your comment

[@TochiAnu]

First time burner, this video was really helpful in setting out all the safety elements and practical elements that I’d perhaps have taken for granted otherwise. Thank you for your time and effort in sharing this and setting it all out so clearly

[@joninmelbourne]

Great video. I always wet down the surrounding area with a hose before burning.

[@VicBxxx]

Like many other comments thank you so much for helping a first timer use the burner. I love the fact you pointed out the obvious because it actually wasn’t obvious to me - like having a watering can a by - what a good idea - and all the other safety features- Thanks again

[@raybede]

This is a very comprehensive vid with good advice Thank you. I have just ordered a similar replacement for my now, rusty and burnt out bin I look forward to more "safe" burning when it arrives. Good Gardening

[@laurashearer4313]

What a great video. Perfectly clear. I especially like the diagram of the safety wear and you have the most amazing voice! Thank you.

[@jezd8431]

No need to be sarcastic Laura

[@corringhamdepot4434]

I save the legs from my old incinerators when I scrap them, and add them to the next one I buy. Doubling the number of legs fitted makes the incinerator much more stable. I never use the lid during the main burn, as it always seemed to create a lot more smoke. I just put on the lid at the end, when I leave the glowing "coals" to burn away overnight. So nothing can fall in when it is unattended.

[@zahidb4608]

Helpful. Thank You

[@dalehammond1704]

Good video. I personally prefer a 55 gal. steel drum with holes drilled and setting on cement blocks. A cheap electric leaf blower (found at garage sales) connected to the bottom of the drum at some distance via metal pipe can make the incinerator into a blast furnace. One of those will quickly burn leaves soaking wet. The trick is loading the drum without overloading the barrel and/or getting burned. A clever person can figure a way.

[@rubiccube8953]

I use an old fashion thick galvanised dust bin with just a hole in the bottom ,the lid is just a thick galvanised dust bin lid. I place the dust bin in a hole on two concrete blocks to form a trough underneath . Because the entire length of the dustbin is without holes in the side a chimney effect of about a metre is formed that sucks in fresh air at the bottom. To make charcoal for bio char in place pairs of tin cans pushed together to limit air with wood chip inside. If the material is burnt very hot you destroy any dioxins and other pollutants. Also I only burn dry wood and weeds no treated wood . To the east of me their are no houses so I wait for gentle westerlies. I like your videos very clear and to the point.

[@Emma-vm9wp]

Thank you. Your video was really helpful. I have just cut down a big bush and I’m a big nervous about using an incinerator but I feel a lot more confident now.

[@AllotmentBook]

thank you for taking the time to comment

[@bonydox9]

As general rule I don't light my garden incinerator before 9pm in winter or 10pm in summer.. Even though I have a large garden I wouldn't like to smoke out my neighbors or be a nuisance. Also I burn all my old bank statements and personal paperwork in my incinerator aswell. The ashes make excellent potash for the garden.

[@SallyBrothers]

Many thanks - I have an incinerator but have not yet used it and wanted a sanity check - some great tips:)

[@manuelgarrido5602]

Hello. When you cover it, I recommand to make hole in this top part as in a wood gaz stove. Thank you for posting.

[@IamNotANumber]

Thanks for the video. Just bought my first incinerator, and was looking at information to use it properly. Very clear and well explained thank you.

[@jimgritty7064]

Is it legal and ok to do where you live?

[@IamNotANumber]

@@jimgritty7064 yes, it's fine 🙂

[@aggyMI]

The diagram on what to wear especially the boots was very helpful.

[@AllotmentBook]

thank you!

[@wilsjane]

While I agree with the boots and leather gloves, the long sleeves are fine as long as they are non flammable. Nylon (such as an anorak) can melt to your skin causing terrible burns, while any mixed fiber can catch alight and burn at 700 degrees, with the synthetic content causing it to stick to your skin as you put it out. A denim shirt or jacket is one of the safest, but for any large amount of burning, I wear an old leather biker jacket. The same is true for pants, on old pair of Levis is ideal if you are spending the morning burning. Embers mostly burn out on denim and you feel the heat long before it catches alight. Even if the frays catch, they are easy to put out. Back in the days when we burnt the stubble, on a hot day, some of the guys were topless, wearing just boots and denim shorts. Although it may sound crazy, while spark and ember burns sting, clothing catching alight almost always results in serious (sometimes life threatening) burns. They wore shorts, simply because jeans can heat up to 300 degrees before you realize it and then tear skin off as they rub against your legs. With shorts, you feel the heat and move back to a safe distance from the fire. The guys who put grass fires out with beaters in Australia use the same principal. People seeing it on videos just think that Australian guys must be crazy. 😊

[@littlewhitehummingbirdofth5666]

@@wilsjane Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute such valuable information on this topic.

[@janicewilliams2076]

Great video. Thank you so much that was very helpful. I've never used a garden incinerator before and had no idea what to do with it. This video was perfect to explain what I needed to do.

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for your comment!

[@PyroTechU]

quick question, who makes your watering can? It looks like it is very sturdy and holds a fair bit. for reference I'm talking about the can shown around 5:21 in the video.

[@betha8761]

I have burn barrels in my big backyard and use them all the time, but had nothing for my smaller front yard. I had never seen these before. I seen one recently online and bought one and just put it together. Can’t wait to use it out front. Now I won’t have to haul as much debris, can just burn it while I’m gardening out front. I’ll set mine on cement pavers in a more open safe area. I’ll be very careful. Thanks for this video.

[@StuartTufft]

This is very useful for someone who has no idea about gardening (i.e me!). Thank you for the video mate.

[@TimpBizkit]

I bought a mini 13 liter and converted it to smokeless by standing it on a grate and putting another slightly bigger bin over the top with a massive hole cut in its base. With this size, an upside down oil drum on stands might work with a big hole cut in the base. The air is supposed to rise up the outsides of the bin trapped by the drum walls, where it heats up, blows across the top and burns up most of the smoke. Ever since i got a mini wood gas stove, I've been using the same technique on different scales from food tins and paint cans to make clean burning fires and cooking stoves!

[@existentoneness]

Beautiful work. Insightful. Indepth tips at the concluding part of the video. Thank you.

[@Dave_Aviation_]

So is it wise to not just utilise the 3 legs it comes with? Its better to support it with bricks essentially??

[@naimac2744]

On our allotment site we are only allowed to burn stuff on November the 5th so I would need to get it right even if its raining. Thanks for this excellent instructional video. I was absolutely hopeless at starting the fire the first time. We got our plot late in the year so we didn't have time to dry out the pernicious weeds. And you don't always get space under shelter to keep your materials completely dry.

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for your comment and good luck with your plot!

[@poppybentley29]

Thank you very much for this video, I needed an incinerator to burn a chicken coop that had become riddled with red mites! Very informative. Thank you.

[@sidneyrotter5739]

Tonnagei in try poolppmi p it g loop but yep I’mp u I ph

[@sidneyrotter5739]

Tonnagei in tr y poolppmi p it g loop but yep I’mp u I ph

[@marselluswallace2517]

Quick question... Can you burn fence panels, once broken up, in these incinerator bins?

[@michaelmcdonald5175]

Thanks for this. Why do you advise not to use an incinerator in very dry weather.

[@shakostarsun]

I kind of just made a dakota forge in the ground like two holes connected one hole the air hole slanted. Also use it for melting aluminum cans into aluminum bars.

[@carriered4715]

This is a brilliant video ! Thankyou So much for putting it up ! I bought one a couple of months ago, with the Sole purpose of cremating an Igloo that my dear deceased cat had enjoyed sleeping in for All her Life... Luckily, I HAD been sensible enough to remove the Foam Fillings first ! Despite this, Having Not seen your video beforehand, I Soon had a Terrifyingly Huge Blaze on my hands, in my Tiny back garden, which Wasn't Too nice, especially considering that I live in the middle of a housing estate, and bonfires are Not Permitted !...I just Couldn't have put her Beloved Bed into the bin... I'm Sad that I won't be able to burn the giant mounds of Pruned off branches that I now have ; I'm used to Living in the Country, so it's Very Frustrating for me !! ...I Had to Just let you know how Very Helpful your Video Is ! 💕😺

[@paulthomas5860]

Carrie Red Yep, I moved to the ‘burbs & can’t burn anything either! Frustrating trying to bag every piece of trash & leaf. A few miles away a guy tried burning off his dead Bermuda before new growth...nobody was hurt but he took out his house AND his neighbors. Probably about $800,000 total damage (OMG!!). Gotta be careful & kniwcwhat your doing, huh? PEACE to you!!

[@thatcatboab]

😢x

[@ShujiGangsta]

Good advice. How does the fire die... by itself or do you pour water on it?

[@lynnmoss7904]

This was really clear and useful. Thank you very much.

[@AllotmentBook]

You're very welcome!

[@jaggass]

I used to have mini garden bonfires but it was annoying my neighbours so got a brown bin instead. It's shame that renewable materials aren't smokeless.

[@flash9199]

Excellent video that covers everything. Thanks

[@nosuchthingasshould4175]

The central tower on mine melted and bent over under the weight of the branches, these really do burn hot.

[@chrisanderson8578]

Nicely produced video. Good advice. It's a shame some sad people have made pathetic comments.

[@carlthorley8338]

good info just bought a incinerator bin and wasn't sure how to use it Thanks

[@AllotmentBook]

thank you very much for your comment

[@cliffcarlo180]

I have lost count of how many incinerators I have purchased over the years. When not in use I store mine under a large carport away from all the weather. Despite this, they still rust and become very brittle after only a few months. I have tried cheaper and more expensive incinerators but they all end up the same. I would be grateful if anyone knows of a way of making them last much longer. Many thanks in advance 👍👍

[@AllotmentBook]

I like your suggestion of keeping them out of the rain is a good one - thank you

[@josephjoestar5444]

Paint them with heat resistance paint

[@cliffcarlo180]

@@josephjoestar5444 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thatcatboab]

​@@AllotmentBook my one is disintegrating... is it still safe to use.?

[@tony_wong_tong7353]

Hi, thanks for the video, what size is that in the video if you can remember.please and thanks

[@MsAusarian]

Thank you. I know it sounds silly but I thought what now? Petrol? Sticks? Lid on or off? Pile it up or little a time? I feel more confident to use this at the allotment now. Cheers.

[@lauraharmour]

He said no accelerants

[@annalyon8443]

1. What size/gallons is the incinerator pictured? 2. What brand is the pictured incinerator? 3. Where did you source your featured incinerator?

[@faithpeace5093]

Thank you very much! Very useful information. Just subscribed

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for your comment!

[@tomw665]

4:09 "I don't want my incinerator falling over" 😂

[@tomw665]

But I did find the video helpful, thanks!

[@gillianbevis8611]

Thanks for your input I've had trouble getting my incinerator going at all... I think because stuff packed in too tightly And some greenery and damp soil in some weed roots Also wind kept Blowing flame out!

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for your comments.

[@MogaLisa]

Amazing video helped me out so much thanks

[@dailyreviewer6890]

Best way to burn mail paper without a shredder?

[@Rahat28251]

Brilliant video, really informative

[@joanneahlbach]

Great video and information - exactly what I needed to know! Thanks :-)

[@blankblank1997]

Excellent instructions thank you

[@BB-zs9vh]

Which are the best burners: the holes at the bottom or top and bottom?

[@AllotmentBook]

All the holes help with ventilation. The holes at the bottom could get blocked by ash. When the incinerator is completely cold, I remove the ash at the bottom before using it again.

[@clairee4939]

Thanks just what I was looking for.

[@AfricanEmpress01]

Thank you. This was a very informative video. P.E.A.C.E

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for your comment.

[@juliemacnabb6993]

Great vid loaded with good sense

[@mccardieclan1755]

Well done video amd very informative!! Thank u so much!!

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you!

[@TavsIsAbout]

What’s the litre capacity of the bin??

[@alexgiertych5101]

What are all the holes in the bottom of the incinerator for?

[@ARGAN7705]

For the oxygen that the fire needs

[@magicsupamoggie]

Air flow

[@joannietooth2985]

What do you do with the ash that is left? Can it be dug into the ground? Good vid👍🏻

[@tonygreen4896]

Joannie Tooth Yes it absolutely can, just sprinkle it over soil, around trees, on a compost heap etc.

[@jimdingle4521]

yes it's essentially low grade fertilizer

[@C.Y.JimmyTai]

Thanks for sharing

[@RedHandedKojak]

I used an incinerator yesterday to burn paperwork... well the damn thing hasn't stopped smoking for 48 hours now... !! I've even poured water on it and it won't stop.

[@anacarolinapinholodi]

How much does it cost?

[@bankedmeltz4551]

Wonderful advice on the allotments thx 🙏

[@Flumstead]

This is why a gasifier is better than an incinerator, it is smoke free and you can produce valuable biochar for your soil.

[@donward3151]

most of these bins if left out will rot through in 12 Months the only way to stop it is to wait until its cooled and cover it or store it (safely)

[@oleam19]

when adding more objects to the incinerator be aware the lid handle is extremely hot

[@karenli5175]

true

[@annalyon8443]

I have a long-handle heavy pry-bar that I believe I would use to lift it off from a little distance, it has bent ends, so could hook on the lid handle. Wish I could find heavy-duty metal incinerators that would warp. If I knew a welder, I'd hire one to construct one extra wide for me out of heavy duty steel barrels as I have seen elsewhere on DIY You Tube Channels...and construct a flat lid with a chimney and handle for placement/removal.

[@grantc8353]

Can I do this in my living room? If I have the patio door open?

[@Billtexan]

No

[@FHDOnTheStreet]

🤣🤣🤣 that's such a stupid idea that i hope you're joking

[@nicoladouglas3270]

If you like camping all year round then go for it!!!!!

[@tonyhughes5096]

It will certainly heat up your home!

[@stephenm5000]

Of course you can, but yes, very important to leave the patio door open, and also, make sure your curtains are tied well back to stop them flying in the way of the flames.

[@Vot63]

These are galvanized steel, isn't there a danger of metal fume fever from heating galvanized steel; supposed to be very dangerous?

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you for your comment. I was not aware of that condition. It is a good question to put to the manufacturer, or store when purchasing. When I use mine, I always stand well back from it as the heat is so strong and to avoid the smoke, and always outside too. I hope this helps reduce the risk, but your question is something for the experts to answer.

[@Vot63]

@@AllotmentBook It was rude of me not to add that I enjoyed your very helpful presentation, I guess the galvanising can't be an issue because they all seem to be galvanised. Cheers!

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you!

[@DiamondBackProject]

Fantastic video full of info

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you - glad it was helpful!

[@climaximus7699]

Nevermind the legs.. Use bricks

[@madyottoyotto3055]

I agree Brick are not broken Legs last two minutes

[@b4zza_]

The legs soften and weaken… you have to keep them cool for them to solid

[@deb1flanagan]

Thank you !! Bricks 😊 good idea 💡

[@Hinchy1a]

I stand mine in a water filled wheelbarrow, stops the ground near the incinerator getting toasted

[@yayocandyboi4381]

Looks so fun. I want one

[@JD-gl8cg]

Cheers fella. great instructional

[@dah9041]

Thank you, this was very useful

[@reddmeade3935]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@kahotamph]

how about face masks to stop breathing in particulates? or will respirators be better?

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you for the question. I try to avoid breathing in any smoke by standing downwind, but a respirator may help too.

[@rasberryiceify]

Thank yooooouuuuuuu 🙏

[@ohsoamber316]

Such great tips, thank you.

[@antoniadowning1813]

Thank you, really helpful information.

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for your comment.

[@Paulie_O]

Would love to do this but neighbors call the cops...thanks for sharing 🍻

[@tarakkhandakar]

Excellent advice

[@AthrunTalan]

Very useful, thank you!

[@josephrichardson4678]

Just got a 55 gal metal barrel. Just have the top open, forget all this hole cutting. Throw some paper at the bottom on fire, start tossing the yard waste in and you're good to go.

[@derekmulready1523]

They are normally provided with a Lid. 🇮🇪🇪🇺

[@christinebryant9143]

Thank you, great tips.

[@alinad2928]

Great video. Thanks a lot.

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you very much for the feedback.

[@tinwhistle4367]

Can you burn shit with peat ?

[@sandiehawkes854]

Thanks

[@jaggass]

Attacha blower to it and it will burn much cleaner.

[@andystevenson9133]

Very thorough, thanks

[@trevorwheatley4833]

Thank you very helpful

[@AllotmentBook]

Thank you for your comment!

[@MGTookee]

Just tryna make sure my tree doesn’t set on fire lol the flames are like 10 feet away from it maybe 12/15

[@radomiriz]

Great video. However, folks, remember to let the bin cool down before going trying to move it. Unless, you are adequately protected, I am not just talking about your hands.

[@kingjames4886]

most of that stuff can be composted...

[@xEvilNeverDiesx]

Anyone who needs reminding that this will get extremely hot should not be allowed to start a fire in the first place

[@steveanimatrix3887]

And don't forget, the ash is good to recycle in most gardens :)

[@Rahat28251]

How? I was going to bag it into rubble bags and bin it.

[@steveanimatrix3887]

@@Rahat28251 It would be easier to google "use wood ash in garden" than for me to type it all out. There are a lot of articles and data on it.

[@EricPollarrd]

Big poker? Looks like a giant’s teaspoon 🤣🤣

[@fishtales2597]

i burn my items on a cloudy day when i know people wont have washing out on the line.

[@macab6141]

Thank you so much

[@jeeprenegade1985]

If there are local regulations, that means burn at night.

[@geoforconsulting]

A real Genius!

[@Wildlifesupernannyfan]

MINI INCINERATORS: YES INDUSTRAL INCINERATORS: NO

[@jzxp4645]

Well here I am lazy to pick up my leaves and do Sum fun