|
|||
|
|||
Are you burning to buy a fire pit or have you got the hots for a chiminea?Cook up a few good reasons for choosing the right firepit - no sweatA fire pit can be loosely defined as a sizeable pit that is dug into the ground to contain and prevent a fire from spreading. Fire pits have a long history since the beginning of the use of fire and Man has always been fascinated by real fire, despite the technological capability available today to simulate it. Fire pits always add that back-to-nature feeling, whether one is barbecuing in a backyard party or camping outside in the woods. The chiminea is an attractively designed fire pit. It is a spherical,
squat tub that sit about 1 metre above the ground. It was traditionally
ceramic, but is nowadays made also from cast iron or
other metal. It uses wood logs as fuel and can be conveniently utilized for
cooking food and providing heat for warmth. The modern versions still
have cylindrical bodies and stovepipes. They have a small side hole for
feeding wood into the fire. It is convenient for heavy and long duration
camping. Within these two basic criteria, there are a multitude of options. Decide upon the type of fuel you intend to use - gas, charcoal, wood, pellet etc, the size of the firepit - family, group, public use and also the type of food to be cooked - an adjustable height cooking surface allows for quick cooking of 'thin' meats like burgers, bacon and also a slower cook for pieces of chicken, ribs, steak etc. See what accessories come with each type of firepit, too. A permanent in-ground fire pit design usually begins with a
simple hole that is dug into the ground. It is then lined with brick extending above the ground
in order to insulate the fire from
soil and wind. A grill can be added on the top for cooking. These types
of pit fires are usually considered safer than open on-ground fires.
They are excellent for backyard activities like barbecuing.
|
|||
Choosing the right fire pit |
|||