DIY Propane Firepit
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java
Expedition Leader
Awesome. I hope anyone who sees this makes one rather than buying that over priced one.....
I used mine this weekend and it was lovely in the snow!
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krick3tt
Adventurer
I had a small Campfire in a can long ago but found a large version at a thrift store for $25 that needed a new hose and valve that I was able to source from Amazon for $15. Now the larger one is what I take camping and the small one is for the back yard for those nights with a glass of wine and conversation. I have a fire pit and plenty of scrap wood but going to bed with the smell of smoke and the ashes are more than I want to contend with. It is just more convenient this way.
java
Expedition Leader
java
Expedition Leader
Yes it probably would help, but for me it's sitting in snow often, which would flood the box... Also make shortage easier, if small lava rocks etc get thru the grate they stay in
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SSSSTFIRE
Adventurer
For those of you who've built one I'm curious how sooty the flame has been? I'm making some design comparisons and planning to also post a full bill of materials for this. I'm not surprised at the marketing of the retailer who's taken advantage of this but the apparent attempt to pass it off as something original on their part when that is so highly doubtful is kinda $hi77y in my book.
Anyone have any issues with the heat conducting via the brass fitting for propane inlet and causing issues with flexible tubing? My flexible tubing basically came apart at the fitting -- seems like the rubber inside melted and the compression fitting came apart. i had one hose that the regulator crapped out, replaced with this hose and than this happened. it wasn't an issue with my first hose so im not sure if i just got a bad hose or if i should consider a change in design to reduce heat conduction to the flexible tubing
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WOODY2
Adventurer
The soot issue can be mitigated by introducing air into the propane fuel line close to the burning source much like a BBQ does. Sounds simple but getting the right connectors can be fun. As the soot goes down so does the yellow flame we all desire, nothing like sitting around a gas range like flame in the boonies.
I was thinking of building one of these but using 1/2" black iron pipe (vs bent copper) like I've seen in the lava box. I was considering adding a brass air mixer to solve the soot issue but after reading a few of these posts I'm gathering this will make the flame more blue vs a yellow flame. Am I correct that there is a trade off of soot/ yellow flame vs blue flame/cleaner burn with an air mixer? I think I saw Ignik firecan has an air mixer when I looked at it at a store.
StephBarnard
New member
Would you kindly share a link with the quick connect that you used? Thanks.
Alloy
Well-known member
Some connected require a valve to be turned off before disconnecting the hose. Those are the best ones to use.
