chiminea

madlyn

Orange_King wrote: »

I have that one and it really does give off the heat. If you are proud about your lawn, you may not want to put it on the grass as it does leave scorch marks.

i did look at that one but it doesn't really appeal to me.
and the one i was going to get from argos is sold out.
may have to reconsider a fire pit after all.

adonis

madlyn wrote: »

i've also read that you need to seal the outside too???

The instructions with the clay chimnea i bought years ago, said to seal the outside with wax to stop it absorbing water.
I used a cheap tin of floor wax, it's been fine in all weathers.

madlyn

adonis wrote: »

The instructions with the clay chimnea i bought years ago, said to seal the outside with wax to stop it absorbing water.
I used a cheap tin of floor wax, it's been fine in all weathers.

thats handy to know.
the only thing i'm worried about is it cracking on the inside.
i know you need to light several small fires to begin with. but i dont want to buy one and it crack.

Strapped

I have a clay chimnea, had it for years and years - we did manage to crack it after we moved house 4 years ago but stuck it back together and it's still going strong We love it It does benefit from the addition of a decent grate though, as the one supplied disintegrates in no time and isn't high enough to let ash drop through under it.

madlyn

Strapped wrote: »

I have a clay chimnea, had it for years and years - we did manage to crack it after we moved house 4 years ago but stuck it back together and it's still going strong We love it It does benefit from the addition of a decent grate though, as the one supplied disintegrates in no time and isn't high enough to let ash drop through under it.

i didnt realise they came with a grate.
i thought you put a small amount of sand in the bottom and lit the fire on top of that.

onetomany

ummmmmm no i want on i wonder if you can get them from tesco using the double up vouchers

crumblepie

onetomany wrote: »

ummmmmm no i want on i wonder if you can get them from tesco using the double up vouchers

look on the tesco direct website, there's £10 off using a code on the site until the end of today...when I looked there was only one on the site.

I've bought a small clay one from argos and it's coming tomorrow morning.:j so I know I have to do several small fires.... I'm not sure if there's a grate or if I need sand in the bottom... stupid question time where do I find floor wax to seal the outside? or don't I need to bother?



But what I really need is a sunny day and a large glass of wine

Catherine_Johnson_2

adonis wrote: »

The instructions with the clay chimnea i bought years ago, said to seal the outside with wax to stop it absorbing water.
I used a cheap tin of floor wax, it's been fine in all weathers.

Doesn't wax melt and burn, you know, like a candle?

madlyn

crumblepie wrote: »

look on the tesco direct website, there's £10 off using a code on the site until the end of today...when I looked there was only one on the site.

I've bought a small clay one from argos and it's coming tomorrow morning.:j so I know I have to do several small fires.... I'm not sure if there's a grate or if I need sand in the bottom... stupid question time where do I find floor wax to seal the outside? or don't I need to bother?



But what I really need is a sunny day and a large glass of wine

thats the one i've been thinking of getting too.
looks perfect for my patio.

i've also read somewhere that you can use clear wood treatment to seal them????

davemorton

You ont really want a grate if you are burning wood as it burns best in its own ash.