Garden Fire pit- anyone knows of a good value one?

Council regulations are quite clear about garden fires- so firepit should be bound by same regulations. Ask your Council.

Thing is Kali, sadly not everyone is like you, where I live they seem to burn everything and anything. It's a nightmare. You cannot tell people what to do in their own gardens. I just feel braziers etc are not for mid- terraced housing, where everyone lives in such close proximity. I do question how good it is for the environment anyway.

I love this one

Totally agree.

When we light ours, we do not affect anyone. Same would be for those we were going to buy one for for Christmas.

Ours has a tripod with a circular grill and chains with adjustable height for bbqing! But only use very dry, well seasoned wood, little or no smoke.

Our neighbours have one(we are in a mid terraced). These braziers/firepits are a nightmare. Im asthmatic and every time next door has a fire in theirs, the whole place is stinking of smoke and I begin to cough non- stop. The smoke particles really go for me. I have to go round shutting every window in the house as my house ends up stinking of smoke. These things are fine if you live in the middle of nowhere. Everyone banging on about save the planet, but have no qualms about polluting the air with smoke and smoke particles. Personally, I would ban them in built-up areas.

Thanks all. We decided on another present for them as we could not find what we wanted on time.

We have one at home,, and there is very little smoke- you have to have the right wood which is dried and well seasoned though.

because there’s so much smoke it’s unbelievable.

Yes, I was put off buying one for this reason. A friend said that with friends/family gathered round, someone is going to get a face full of smoke. My family decided on blankets for outdoor visits instead.

I tend to agree with you, they look lovely and cosy in pictures, we bought one during the first lockdown, we’ve used it twice because there’s so much smoke it’s unbelievable. You really need a big field. Thinking of using it as a planter this summer.

Just had a good laugh out loud nicety . The big river ? I was thinking Thames or Nile or something ! Dopey after a big Christmas Eve dinner now got early morning heartburn , too ! Happy Christmas everyone .

You can even buy a kit!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDlzKdEUNSY

vegansrock I have a washing machine drum that I use as an incinerator - and, being stainless steel it's brilliant. I put a dustbin lid over it when it's cold.

I built my own fire pit with some slabs, rocks and bricks that were already here in the garden. If I can do it, anyone can!

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Bought the large one from Costco and the smaller one from Amazon. The Costco one has a griddle inside too which is ideal for a couple of steaks

We got ours from Tesco in the sale.
£60.

I'd ban them, absolutely hate them. Trying to enjoy some time in a garden and some inconsiderate one starts up a fire as that's all they are a fire smoke going everywhere inside and out. Unless you live in a wilderness where no one will be affected avoid like the plague. Try a Mens Shed as they can often make use of scrap wood or take it to a recycling centre.

Above is number 20 in their best sellers list.

This one is number 3 or 4.

Large Cast Iron Garden Fire Pit Basket Patio Heater Log Wood Charcoal Burner Brazier 50cm Diameter Fire Pit Fire Bowl www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JRY7FWZ/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_HZN1QK27EFGEM85T73E8?tag=gransnetforum-21

This is Amazon's recommended, with good reviews.
Long link, in case anyone is too afraid to click

Yaheetech Round Steel Fire Bowl, Outdoor Fire Pit, Charcoal Log Wood Burner, Patio Heater with Mesh Screen Cover & Poker for Camping Bonfire Picnic www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BSFJNQW/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_G523CZ6S3TH4G4AHKRK4?tag=gransnetforum-21

It's good to check out youtube for reviews before you commit to buying one.

I would love one of those round outdoor fire balls. However, at the neck end of £1000, I can't see it happening!
There are lots of others on Amazon and at least you can read reviews before deciding.

merylstreep didn’t want to lower the tone.

Oopsadaisy Why don’t you just say AMAZON.

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We have a cast iron one from the Company named after a large river , it was about £40.
we also bought the canvas cover to keep the rain out. It has handles on so it’s easy to move as it’s jolly heavy.

Thanks - but my mind has gone totally bland- A big river, did you say?!?

Wayfair have a small cast iron one - £30. Currently in their sale.

Not my choice but there's money to be made from recycling washing machine drums! One similar to this on Etsy for £90.

vegansrock

You can use an old washing machine drum.

Ooh, standards, dear, standards!

This is not just any forum, this is a Gransnet forum….. many things we don’t (can’t) mention

I wasn’t being flippant- an old washing machine drum makes a good fire pit and it’s recycling. Google it. Failing that, try eBay .

You could use a wheelbarrow……….
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