Fire pits are usually considered an attractive feature of outdoor spaces; however, the smoke they produce can often be less than welcoming.
The lingering smell on your clothes or hair can be an issue, (or if you’re the one who seems to be sitting where the wind blows the smoke) and cutting down on the amount of smoke can enhance the quality of your time by the fire
Although there is no such thing as a smokeless fire, the so-called “smokeless” fire pits use double chambers for combustion that releases considerably less smoke.
So, through this article we bring to you a complete guide on how to build a DIY smokeless fire pit.
Smokeless fire pits aren’t completely smoke-free, and it’s impossible to completely remove all smoke if the burning material is wood.
However, the smoke-free fire pit design permits it to burn hotter and in a more efficient way, producing less smoke.
Smokeless fire pits use a double-wall construction with added ventilation, which creates the right conditions for near-complete combustion, with ash collecting at the bottom of the fire pit instead of sooty smoke being released into the air.
The air is heated as it moves through the outer wall and more fuel burns off at a greater temperature, causing less ash, residue, and smoke to escape.
The drawback is that the hotter fire is likely to radiate heat upwards more quickly than it does outwards. Therefore, it does not provide the same amount of radiant heat as the traditional fire pit.
To build a DIY smokeless fire pit, you will need:
To build a DIY smokeless fire pit, you will need:
– A drill – A sanding bit – An angle grinder – A heavy pair of metal working gloves – Safety goggles – Ear protection
You’ll be able to do this more easily by marking the location of your holes using a pen or marker and spacing them out by 1/2 inch. Make use of a 1/4 inch bit to make the holes.
The smaller stock pot will have to be placed into the larger one, which is why you’ll need to remove the handles.
It’s not as easy as unscrewing them since most of the handles of stock pots are riveted and can be cut off with an angle grinder.
Use your 1/4 inch drill bit, make holes through the bottom of the smaller pot and a few across the top.
It isn’t necessary to drill as many as in the edges of the larger pot; however, it is necessary to drill several, as it will ensure that the air is circulated properly within the fire pit.
To ensure a snug fit, measure the diameter of the smaller one and then cut a hole in the lid of the larger pot with the same diameter.
The most effective method of putting the hole in the lid is to drill numerous small holes in front of each other until the center emerges, a bit like the top of a can.
This will ensure that you don’t lose heat through areas around your fireplace when using it. If you want to remove the ashes from your fire pit, it is as easy as lifting your lid, and then the smaller pot will easily come out.