propane fire pits

[winterh]

I came across this in my search. Wondering if it is truly smokeless?

https://breeo.co/products/x-series-smokeless-fire-pit

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by winterh

I came across this in my search. Wondering if it is truly smokeless?

https://breeo.co/products/x-series-smokeless-fire-pit

I was going to also suggest looking at the Solo stoves. I've heard great things about them, much of which involves low/lack of smoke.

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[NHskier]

We recently purchased a Solo stove (Bonfire model) after being at a few fires with one at our daughter’s place. They do a great job at controlling smoke as long as they are used as directed. If longer length pieces extending above the rim are used it will smoke. Since this is for use by renters, who may well not know or pay attention to how they use it, a Solo stove may not be the best choice.

[Descant]

We got a propane fire pit 2-3 years ago to replace a steel drum type fire pit. It is about 3' on a side with the tank contained inside, fire on top. When you sit back in an Adirondack chair, you can't see the fire. The steel drum style had cut out bears on the sides that sort of danced as the flames moved around. Used the propane pit only once. My grand niece and friends used it every night. Went through one 20 lb. tank in a few days.
Other family members have smokeless "canisters' which work, but if you want to watch dancing flames, not so good. So, there are some personal preferences here. I'd choose whatever is safest for an untrained tenant to use.

[Winilyme]

Maybe you go with the Solo or similar, use it as directed and make it off limits to your renters.

[SAB1]

Wood burning fire pits are tricky. Nothing like some smoke to may for great ambience but yes to much stinks, no pun intended. Smokey fire pits are a sign of poor draft much like a wood stove. If you turn the damper down on the stove smoke is a byproduct. Open the damper up…the fire roars and produces little smoke. A couple tricks that help with less smoke in the fire pit. Raise the fire up. A good iron grate that holds the logs 6 or more inches above the coals helps. You can gain more height with bricks under the feet. Also if you have a fire pit built out of several layers in firebrick in a circle, put a few pieces of pipe between the bricks at low levels as you assemble the fire pit. This allows the fire to draw air in down below and burn better.

[TiltonBB]

I have the Costco fire pit and really like it. However, we don't toast marshmallows. I understand how that could be an issue. I have never noticed any significant amount of smoke.

And speaking of Costco: It would be great to see one in this area but I am not sure the year round population would be enough to support it. From groceries to gasoline you can save a lot of money. (And who doesn't need to buy their ketchup 5 gallons at a time?)

[Susie Cougar]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I was going to also suggest looking at the Solo stoves. I've heard great things about them, much of which involves low/lack of smoke.

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My son has one and he loves it!

[codeman671]

We use a Breeo X30 for our wood burning pit.
I wouldn’t call it smokeless.

We had a propane fire table from Lowe’s for years and it finally gave out this spring. The thermocouple was toast and when I started taking it apart to replace it I found all of the fasteners were rusted and crumbling.

We ended up going with a 42” round table made by Telescope.
It has glass beads and is great. At our main house we have a larger version but it’s made by Coastal Casuals. The smaller one came from Lowerys, the larger from Jordan’s Furniture.

Both are almost identical. The Outdoor Great Room Company makes the guts and the shells are made by the companies mentioned.

Here is a link to the Jordan’s table:

https://www.jordans.com/product/outd...able-fz0190101

[BroadHopper]

For decades, the neighbors consisted of middle-class folks who enjoyed block parties, entertaining the neighbors' kids, and getting along well among themselves.

Today the neighbors are McMansion owners with considerable wealth and keep to themselves and complain about what their neighbors are doing.

I used to have nightly bonfires. Now, they would call the police or fire department without consulting me first.

Those were the days.

[burgerunh]

My 2 cents on fire pits...

If you are going to get a propane fire pit get the largest amount of BTU's that is available. The low BTU ones do not throw off much heat at all. And I would not allow marshmallows with a Propane fire pit. Use your propane grill for them. Much easier to clean. I run my Propane fire pit in the middle of my large deck and am not concerned about burning my house down. Ease of use is also fantastic with a propane fire pit. You simply start it and you have a fire. You shut it off when you are done. Doesn't get much more convenient. No wood and no campfire stink. I would not do this with any type of traditional or solo fire pit.

Solo Fire pits are ok but I am not in love with them. The heat from them more or less goes straight up and does not radiate out like a traditional bon fire. You have to be more or less right on top of them to feel the heat. Yes there is very little smoke from them. You can have a fire and not stink like campfire the next day. They are expensive! You can not get them wet or they will clog up and then not work properly. I would not leave one at a rental property.

I guess in a perfect world I would have a traditional fire pit in my yard off away from the structure in a safe spot and then I would have a high BTU Propane fire pit on my deck. Based on my experiences with a Solo fire pit I personally would not spend my money on one but to each their own.

[Trail Goer]

Originally Posted by winterh

I came across this in my search. Wondering if it is truly smokeless?

https://breeo.co/products/x-series-smokeless-fire-pit

I have one of these myself, they work fantastic. There's smoke in the beginning as you get the fire going but once the firepit is hot, that's when it's magic kicks in and as long as you keep the wood below the airholes at the top, you will never see the smoke again, if you do, its very minor. I also use mine for grilling and use both grates and griddle. They have rotisserie kits and pizza oven kits that I plan to get at some point.