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Using My Fire Pit

Best use tips for a great fire and experience with your fire pit

First Use - Secondary Burn

When you first use your fire pit, the unique double-wall airflow within the unit will take approximately 5-15 minutes to achieve full efficiency.  The more evenly your fire burns inside the fire pit, the more prominent the flame pattern showing the s

I see a lot of smoke when using the fire pit. What am I doing wrong?

Smoke comes from: wet fuel, resinous wood, not enough or poorly distributed wood (above or far below flame ring), accumulated ash, and rarely, a manufacturing defect. Here are some tips for a perfect, smokeless flame:. (1) Start small with dry kindli

Can I use charcoal in my fire pit?

You may be tempted to reach for some charcoal to intensify the blaze of your signature secondary burn-- after all, you really want to put on a show when it’s your turn to host your friends and family. We discourage you from burning charcoal in your f

Can you put wood pellets in the fire pit?

Most wood pellets are small enough to clog the holes in your grate, and it is important that the fuel you choose remain above the Base Plate for the best smokeless experience. When you’re creating a smokeless flame, your best choice is kiln dried or

What can I burn in the Solo Stove?

The beauty of Solo Stove is that our fire pits and camp stoves are made to light with all kinds of fuels and starters. Split wood, composite logs, and peat are all going to help find a perfect flame. You might’ve promised a s’mores night to anyone wh

Can I leave the fire pit unattended?

An active flame should never be left unattended, even when paired with a spark arrestor. When you light up your Solo Stove, plan to spend some quality time beside your fire until both you and the flames are ready to call it a night.

What is the typical heat radius of the fire pit?

The heat output of your fire pit can naturally vary by your weather, firewood, sensitivity, and more. Generally, you can count on Ranger to keep a 3-4 foot heat radius, which makes it the perfect size for an intimate gathering. Bonfire’s 5-6 foot hea

Can you cook over the top of the fire pit?

Yes! Our Fire Pit Cooking System is designed to inspire all kinds of open-fire cooking experiences. Recreate your favorite campfire meals right in the backyard, or take it with you to the campground. Looking for just the cooking accessories? You can

What is the BTU output of the firepits?

The BTU output of your fire pit will depend on many factors including the kind and quality of wood you’ll burn. A knowledgeable forester or reliable outdoor enthusiast can help you find information about BTU output for any kind of lumber, but we alwa

Can I use an accelerant in my fire pit/grill?

Our 360 degree airflow design is all the accelerant you’ll need with our grill, fire pits, and camp stoves. Use of chemical accelerants in your Solo Stove will be damaging to the performance and product over time.

What kinds of firewood works best in the Solo Stove?

The beauty of Solo Stove is that our fire pits and camp stoves are made to light with all kinds of fuels and starters. Split wood, composite logs, and peat are all going to help create the perfect flame. Look to kiln-dried or seasoned hardwoods like

What kind of fire starters can I use?

The beauty of Solo Stove is that our fire pits and camp stoves are made to light with all kinds of fuels and starters. Homemade dryer lint starters, scout-inspired found fuel starters or other starters can be used.

What is the best temperature to use my fire pit in to get the best experience?

Good moments can happen at any temperature, and your Solo Stove can produce a robust secondary burn just as well in freezing temperatures or blazing hot weather. The performance of your Solo Stove isn’t limited by outdoor temperature, so you can focu

Why are there still full sized logs after my fire has died down?

When your fire pit has a roaring flame and secondary burn is in full effect, any firewood stacked inside will be reduced to ash in no time. It’s possible that you might find more than ash and coals in your Solo Stove at the end of a burn, though. Bur