SUPER HOT SMOKELESS FIRE PIT - DIY Under $200! SLOWMO PROOF!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 апр 2024
  • All materials here (prices as of video date):
    $59.99 (1@$59.99) Fire Ring: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
    $73.14 (53@$1.38) Retaining Wall Stones: www.lowes.com/pd/4x8-Basic-Ha...
    $34.30 (35@$0.98) Wall Cap: www.lowes.com/pd/Pavestone-Ro...
    $8 (2@$4) Gravel: www.lowes.com/pd/Kolor-Scape-...
    $2 (4@$0.50) Bricks: www.lowes.com/pd/Holland-Pave...
    $12 (1@$12) Furnace Cement: www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-Furnac...
    Total: $189.43
    Timeline
    Intro: 0:00
    How it works: 0:18
    Drilling the Ring: 1:32
    Building the Pit: 3:40
    First Fire: 5:55
    The Fix: 6:38
    Second Fire 7:21
    Outtro: 8:21
    Some things I glazed over in the video:
    1) - The first fire will be to burn off the galvanization, which releases Zinc into the air that is toxic to your lungs. Please stand a few paces away when that first fire heats up. My ring was zinc-free in about the first hour as I saw it flaking off the inside. To be safe, let the first fire burn all the way down and see if you have any shiny surfaces left before you get close to enjoy the next fire.
    2) - the little rocks inside the pit have not popped on me. I was told it may be an issue if the fire gets hot enough to make the rocks pop.
    3) - I let the cement sit for 10 days to dry before curing. Make sure to start a small fire to cure the fire cement (which I called mortar in the video). once you cure the cement for an hour or 2, you can crank up the heat to see the full effect. The big fire also burns off the galvanization. Don't breathe that stuff in! (edit: some comments have reported that their furnace cement seems to run off in the rain. I have cracks but nothing falling off yet. Your results may vary. Maybe just standard Type S mortar could be used? I was hesitant due to the heat but if the other stuff just melts in the rain, it might be our best bet.)
    4) - the secondary burn occurs once the pit has heated up. From a cold start, you will get some smoke and none of that cool flame at the top.
    5) - once the fire gets going, you can literally toss a log in anywhere and it lights right up. no need to carefully place a lot for the best burn, tho you certainly can! It becomes very self sufficient once its warmed up.
    6) - weeks later, I realized I probably should have put the lower holes a little higher, I think 3” up from the bottom edge would have been better. I did 1 1/2” in the video.
    7) - I really should have dug up the grass, laid down gravel and then placed the stones on top. Just laying stone on grass will result in the stones settling over time. I knew the consequences and was willing to redo it later. (Was really suffering from allergies the week I built this) edit: thanks David Bell for educating me that a root fire could be started where the fire spreads below ground and comes up elsewhere. Should really dig it up.
    8) - small fires are still pretty good in this pit. Little smokier but it works.
    9) - I think the bottom holes should probably be 3” off the ground. The rocks inside the pit plus ashes almost covered the hole after a few fires now.
    10) - this makes a big fire. For those looking to make smaller fires, try a smaller ring, but I am not sure how well the air hole spacing will work on smaller rings. There are some ongoing discussions with people trying different sizes and spacings to figure out the best arrangement for a 24" or 18" ring.
    and lastly, don't forget to Like and share with your buddies! Get these nice fire pits going for some great time around a fire!
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  • @abcxyz9643
    @abcxyz9643 2 года назад +27

    Only guy on youtube building these correctly like a wood gas stove LOL. Love to see it.

  • @dortot1
    @dortot1 2 года назад +7

    If you're anything like me, you watch a bunch of videos on smokeless fire pits and you glean a lot from each one but yours I enjoyed the most. Thank you.

  • @surfcitylocal
    @surfcitylocal 2 года назад +450

    I've watched more than a few of these DIY smokeless fire pit videos and hands down yours appears to be the best design. Thanks for taking the time to produce this.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +7

      Thank you for watching!

    • @wazza9089
      @wazza9089 2 года назад +14

      I agree, this is just a guess but Jon may have an engineering background with his drawing at the start explaining how it will work.
      Then the build and re-adjustment with explanations.
      Found it really helpful

    • @Dfgzx12xyw
      @Dfgzx12xyw 2 года назад +3

      Totally agree!!!

    • @EddieTuckerIV
      @EddieTuckerIV 2 года назад +3

      Same and agreed!

    • @ljs2001
      @ljs2001 2 года назад +3

      I also agree. :)

  • @TheTamrock2007
    @TheTamrock2007 2 года назад +2

    I've watched several of these, many were really good. I really like what you did here. Going with your design. And thank you so very much for the complete list of materials used.

  • @bhatsayali11
    @bhatsayali11 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for the diagram, a detailed explanation of the phenomenon of “smokeless “ and the dramatic slowmo showing how air pushes in through the holes!

  • @dstewart7470
    @dstewart7470 2 года назад +21

    I knew if I waited long enough an engineering mind type of guy (you) would make the necessary modifications to make it a worthwhile project.

  • @susanapertierra401
    @susanapertierra401 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for taking the time to show how awesome your fire pit came out. The other videos I saw did not show the small holes, and the ones on the lower part of the ring. I'm really looking forward to trying this out. Blessings.

  • @teknotech
    @teknotech 2 года назад +1

    You have a great production values, both in your pit, and in your video production as well. Very great details and communication, thank you

  • @talkingtomyself6642
    @talkingtomyself6642 3 года назад +27

    holy crap you can actually see the top holes working! nice shot!

  • @Bluegrass_Sparky
    @Bluegrass_Sparky 2 года назад +43

    Great video, Jon. Exactly what I was looking for. The smaller holes around the top create more pressure. Other videos did not have the holes at the bottom of the ring. I am looking forward to building my pit.

  • @thebambi5817
    @thebambi5817 2 года назад +1

    Finally, I feel like I've been on some kinda crazy quest to find the right build for a fire pit in my front garden....This is it :D
    Once I can rustle up the cash for the bricks this design is going a the end of my front garden, Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @ismailsenel3812
    @ismailsenel3812 Месяц назад

    watched many but this gentleman nailed it, also with a crisper short video, thanks!

  • @prlswabbie
    @prlswabbie 2 года назад +25

    Yours is the first one that actually seemed to work. You can actually se the re-ignition at the top. Awesome job!

  • @MissAllyson707
    @MissAllyson707 2 года назад +4

    This is going to be a great addition to my preschool program! I never knew that smokeless fire pits even existed. Now I’m checking the different designs out on u-tube, and I really think you’ve perfected it. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas! 🍎 Miss Allyson’s Preschool, Vacaville, Ca.

  • @Lewman873
    @Lewman873 Год назад

    One of the best videos for smokeless firepits and one of the best end results. Thank you!

  • @avoiceinthewilderness7577
    @avoiceinthewilderness7577 2 года назад

    Building one of these for a customer this week. Your video is hands down the best I’ve seen. Thanks for the upload!

  • @brandonharris9773
    @brandonharris9773 2 года назад +40

    As others have stated before me, best video of its kind. Gives me the confidence to give it a go. Thank you.

  • @colinhotman
    @colinhotman 2 года назад +3

    What an amazing set of instructions. I needed 58 4×8 bricks but otherwise fantastic version one. I haven't done mortor yet, but tinfoil hides well and covers enough cracks to get a strong jet effect. I used 3/8th in holes. Followed the comments to put 3in high on bottom. Looking forward to my version two but it works so well i have little ideas on what is next. Thanks for a simple way to achieve a smokeless pit. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out!

  • @heikkivaltonen1242
    @heikkivaltonen1242 2 года назад

    That was impressing and convincing! I have been going through different ideas of smokeless fire pits and this really seems to work. There is now a new project waiting for me at my summer house next summer. Thanks!

  • @CP_BlessedDad
    @CP_BlessedDad 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for doing this and showing enough detail that the build, and how it functions, can be understood. That is the difference between showing and teaching.

  • @taylorolsen3010
    @taylorolsen3010 2 года назад +4

    Best smokeless fire pit video out there! THANK YOU! To the point, informative, not stretched out with any dumb fill.
    -U could be a big youtuber if u wanted, u have all the qualities. Just make more videos like this fire pit one about other things people want to see.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +5

      Thank you so much! This was always a fun side hobby for the past 7-8 years, never really expected to amount to much. Maybe I’ll stick with it, it was quite fun after all. And I never realized how great of a community would actually subscribe and like some random fire pit video from a kid with 20 subs. This was an incredible experience.

  • @johnkirk8852
    @johnkirk8852 2 года назад +20

    I have watched a ton of videos on this. I'm so interested in doing this right. I've seen the double rings and all that but I thought mathematically there was a better way without the two rings. You did a great job breaking this down to how this should be done. Makes perfect sense. Thank you. Great job.. Logic always wins..

  • @paulmorgun
    @paulmorgun Год назад

    The best smokeless fire pit hands down. I have watched a lot and I don’t think anyone can compare to this one.

  • @aydouble19
    @aydouble19 2 года назад +2

    Been waiting on some DIY plans for a smokeless pit that actually work. Building this for the backyard!

  • @eddpolaski6397
    @eddpolaski6397 Год назад +3

    I built exactly as outlined but also added a stove pipe from bottom of pit and return to the center for air to the center. I wanted to tell you no smoke and was the hottest fire I ever see burning. Amazing. Excellent design. appreciated

  • @tedmoeckel1251
    @tedmoeckel1251 2 года назад +3

    Hey Jon - I have been studying smokeless fire pit DIY videos all month, and this is by far the best one. I am doing my homework and will be building mine next month. I plan on videoing it, throwing it on RUclips and certainly giving you plenty of credit. Thanks!

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  Год назад +4

      So where’s that video? 😜

    • @yangmagic0703
      @yangmagic0703 6 месяцев назад

      did you end up building your own?

  • @rogerhodge2607
    @rogerhodge2607 2 года назад

    Thanks for information. You did a great job filming the whole project. Love how you listed the details of the whole project. I am going to make one to. Thank you

  • @PeterBatah
    @PeterBatah 2 года назад

    Brilliant. Thank you for sharing your time and experience with us.

  • @christophercline6001
    @christophercline6001 2 года назад +38

    Love how detailed you are and how you linked everything you used in the description. Most definitely making this went to your links to buy everything just like yours but Lowe’s is out of all the bricks you used ”must be because of this video” 🤪

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +2

      Haha yea the side effects of a successful build video 😂 I know the rings are all gone at my local tractor supply.

  • @FrankPSF
    @FrankPSF 2 года назад +5

    I agree with Mark TAZ Graves - after watching a lot of these videos, this design has the best concept. Nice video. Thank you for sharing it with us!

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      Thank you!

    • @Rosenguild
      @Rosenguild 2 года назад

      Do you think the holes at the bottom are necessary if you are holding logs above the ground/stone with a grate? I went with 7/8" inch holes 2" on center for the top holes. Considering making 8 bottom holes which I don't think will detract from performance.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      When you’re at full burn it’ll help fuel the base of the fire. Since all the heat is pushing the air up and out, it creates a low pressure area at the base which tries to suck in oxygen. Since all the oxygen burns before it gets to the bottom of the pit, you will be waiting for the fuel to get to the top of the fire before it burns. So bottom holes will increase your burn rate and higher heat. If you’re looking to slow down your burn, skip the bottom holes.

    • @tylerbogaard375
      @tylerbogaard375 2 года назад +1

      @@Jon_Chan Or, you could create some type of system to open and close holes depending on what you want at that time.

  • @OutLan
    @OutLan Год назад +1

    After watching about 10,502 of these videos, this is the best one! The design makes so much sense! I'll be implementing this method for my own fire pit.
    Thanks for this!

  • @Provojuggler
    @Provojuggler 2 года назад +1

    So I am under contract to buy our first house and I have always wanted a firepit, and this is the best explanation of how and why to do things your way. Thanks for putting it together.

  • @markdavidson3863
    @markdavidson3863 2 года назад +17

    Well Looks like I’ll be buying another ring... Hackmans honestly worked for me but this is next level.

  • @narutofanz85
    @narutofanz85 2 года назад

    Hands down best smokeless firepit video around; I've watched tons only to come back to this one. Thanks brother!!

  • @OGDKNY
    @OGDKNY 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video on how to diy smokeless fire pit. Best I’ve seen. Running to Lowe’s today to get started. Thx!

  • @xd9sc1
    @xd9sc1 2 года назад +4

    This should be the de-facto standard video on how to DIY a smokeless fire pit!

  • @SciaticaDrums
    @SciaticaDrums 2 года назад +20

    This is so awesome. I love how you did zero ground prep, it's so unneeded if you have a level spot. Nature will take care of it. I've been burning campfires and large brush piles for 25 years. I know my stuff. Great design. This will be done at my NH vacation property. If I like it I will do it at my permanent residence as well. Here in New England we are plagued by variable winds, meaning smoke will literally follow you around the fire! I think the only thing I would change is make the bottom holes a little bit higher.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +15

      Agreed, at least 3" up.

    • @surfergrg1
      @surfergrg1 Год назад +1

      @@Jon_Chan do you mean 3 inches up from the bottom of the base?

  • @jorgeenriquez1157
    @jorgeenriquez1157 3 месяца назад

    your vid is the most helpfull out of all the ones i have seen its very straight to the point

  • @Godisgood137
    @Godisgood137 2 года назад

    The draw up and explanation is on point thank you

  • @HighTonnage
    @HighTonnage 2 года назад +10

    I built my fire pit similar to this and it works perfectly. After things come up to temp there is no smoke! The heat output is also way more than my old fire pit. Thanks for the video. You should get an award.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +1

      Haha thank you so much! Your subscription would be an awesome reward ;)

    • @JG150
      @JG150 11 месяцев назад

      Hey, would you mind sharing your material list? I would like a smaller version as well. 😊

  • @thespig13
    @thespig13 2 года назад +5

    You sir have done it correctly! All the other DIYs in this firepit do wayyy too big , and i even thought that's not gonna have the pressure it needs

    • @Sainte305
      @Sainte305 2 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same thing as I watched several other videos before finding this one. Chan is also the only one I have seen mentioning a vent system at the bottom.

  • @TheDersEffect8
    @TheDersEffect8 Год назад +1

    I don’t care what this dude makes. He’s so calming and relaxing to listen too 😂. Also great fire pit! I’ve watched about 5 of these today and yours is BY FAR the best

  • @JaneWoodBranam
    @JaneWoodBranam 2 года назад +1

    Great fire pit video. Hoping my hubby and I can replicate it. I think we have enough wood for the next 5 years! Thanks so much.

  • @mikefahlenkamp9084
    @mikefahlenkamp9084 2 года назад +6

    I like it... let me tell you why...I could see right from the start you were a guy who knew how to actually measure "well I had to have a hole on the seam to make it come out even" the size of the top orifice is key... others I've seen drill a huge inch and a half or so....my brain told me some thing was wrong with that...I am happy I stumbled upon this video...great job ...

  • @TheFreedomforce87
    @TheFreedomforce87 2 года назад +4

    I've been looking at videos all day your video is by far the best

  • @cekfraun
    @cekfraun 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the breakdown of the cost and materials to build this. It's very helpful. Your video is great, and I can't wait to try this. I've been wanting to rebuild my old tumble-down firepit with landscape blocks, but now I know how to make it even better. Thanks!

  • @nancyholmes1140
    @nancyholmes1140 2 года назад

    I too have watched several other DIYers and your design was the best. We have a similar kit that came from Lowes originally. We have to move it anyway and use your idea. I think you are right about mortaring the stones in top. That would really keep the air from escaping, great idea! I guess we should be able to use our original metal fire ring and drill the holes as you suggested, unless it’s no longer sturdy enough. Thank you again for sharing this video. Sorry you melted your shoe!😂. Have a great day!👏👍🤗

  • @MegaTapdog
    @MegaTapdog 2 года назад +11

    Very nice job, really appreciate the time you put in to show me how to do this properly.
    Tip for you, pun intended.
    the tip is the first thing to go on your step bits. They will last years if you drill a quick pilot hole first with a small bit and finish to size with step bit.
    thanks again from bc canada.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +3

      Ah that’s a great idea! Basically sacrifice the tip on cheaper normal drill bits rather than this much more expensive step bit.

  • @trollpatrol8453
    @trollpatrol8453 2 года назад +14

    Not only did you make a smokeless fire pit, but it’s also a wood gasification pit. Which is why there is flames out the top holes. Usually wood gas is wasted and just rolls out of the pit away from the flame. Very nice job! Took 5 videos to find what I wanted to see. It’s possible! Thanks for the design!

    • @luckyrockmore2796
      @luckyrockmore2796 2 года назад

      I'm assuming that if you want the actual fire a bit higher in the pit (not as deep) you would drill the bottom set of holes a bit higher in accordance with the layer of pavers that have the gaps between them?

    • @trollpatrol8453
      @trollpatrol8453 2 года назад +1

      @@luckyrockmore2796 well personally I’d probably add more wood, or buy a ring that is a bit more shallow. You’d still want the holes as low as possible. It’s the wood gas exiting the bottom holes mixing with the fresh oxygen and coming out the top that creates the top flame. If it’s just smokeless you want to achieve, more oxygen is generally the key, along with properly seasoned wood.

  • @UncleBuffaloHotSauce
    @UncleBuffaloHotSauce 2 года назад +1

    Built this yesterday! Well worth the time to drill the holes!

  • @potterportraits
    @potterportraits 2 года назад +1

    Built this. Nearly exactly as you list and I have to say it's the best thing I've done in my yard in a long time. It is geeat

  • @NakedBandito247
    @NakedBandito247 3 года назад +3

    Fantastic video! I really appreciate you including the materials in the description. I had a couple questions I couldn't find the answer to anywhere else:
    What do you do with the ashes afterwords? I've been told rain washes them away (under the rocks in the bottom of the pit), but I wanted to check.
    What were those 4 small bricks you places inside the middle of the pit?
    How do you know once all the galvanization is gone? And have you thought about coating the ring with any heat and rust resistant material?
    I appreciate any answers you might have, and thanks again for the great video!

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  3 года назад +13

      Thanks Charlie! I burn all hardwood so there really isn’t much ash left. The 4 bricks keep the new logs off the old ashes. When I make a new fire, I wiggle up the bricks and place them back on top so the wood is above the ashes. I clean out the pit once the vent holes are completely buried, maybe 2-3 times all year. The zinc is burned off when the steel looks dull, usually requires a nice big fire to get it all. As for coatings, we weren’t comfortable with any paint on the inside so we let the rust form. Once rusted a little it will slow down oxidation on its own, so it’s no effort on my part for maintenance.

    • @NakedBandito247
      @NakedBandito247 3 года назад +3

      @@Jon_Chan thanks for the quick answer, I’m about to set up my own fire pit and having this video and info is a big help. I hope your fires are always big and smokeless!

  • @seangriffin649
    @seangriffin649 2 года назад +3

    as others have said this is the best design of the smokeless rings out there. I feel its an improvement to the awesome one from Haxman. I also like the smaller holes to make the jets work best. I am scrolling though the comments to see if anyone has other links for pavers that are not out of stock. I will share if I can find some as it is likely an issue I see based on where I live.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! And sorry to have contributed to the hardscape deficiency!

    • @jeremydavis340.
      @jeremydavis340. Год назад

      If you find any, please post. I can not find any anywhere. I like the look of these I only find mostly tan and red.

  • @exhibitdesign901
    @exhibitdesign901 4 дня назад

    I like this build a lot. I was given a fire ring but it didn't have the flange on top, so this build is perfect for what I have. Thank you!

  • @POSMhorsefarmer7
    @POSMhorsefarmer7 7 месяцев назад +1

    Cool! Thank you for sharing.

  • @SamChou
    @SamChou 2 года назад +3

    Great job, lots of scientific reasoning behind this build. You did a better job explaining than most other videos. Here's 1 more sub to get you closer to 1k and monetization!

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      The whole lot of you subbing recently are amazing. Thank you! Was thinking 1K subs would be a year end goal to meet!

  • @briancarroll5696
    @briancarroll5696 2 года назад +5

    Awesome video, thank you for doing this.
    I did something similar, except i used a 12" x 10' sheet metal roll around the outside edge of a fire ring i bought (Steel Fire ring in place of the tractor supply ring you used). The sheet metal had a 1" gap from the steel ring, creating a envelope all the way around the inside steel ring which was fed with (5) 1-1/4" emt (metallic tubing) inlets, which i set in mortar within the decorative stones i laid around that steel ring assembly.. Have yet to light a fire but ill keep you posted if anyone's interested!

  • @89five3five
    @89five3five 2 года назад

    Best DIY design I have seen using this ring! secondary burn baby!

  • @jamiebixby6782
    @jamiebixby6782 2 года назад

    Incredible to know so much about fire and understand so little about heat?

  • @jefftegenkamp8939
    @jefftegenkamp8939 2 года назад +3

    I used a thin layer of pea gravel then on top of it I put a bag of lava rocks in the same ring as yours. If you pour water over the embers at the end of the night or it rains on it the ash will just dissolve into the ground. I found that the lava rocks really heat up like coals and must help it do this. I never have to clean ashes out.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +1

      Nice! I’ll have to keep the lava rocks in mind. The bricks at the bottom get wiggled up on the next fire so the new logs are always above the ashes. I think I clean out a pit maybe a couple times all season.

  • @ingridarchambault4048
    @ingridarchambault4048 2 года назад +3

    Hi, thank you for the well detailed video. I happen to really enjoy cooking over an open fire - except for the smoke. Before starting to cook I always let the fire burn down low.
    If I were to put a steel grill on top would thus be good for cooking over do you think?

    • @Make-Asylums-Great-Again
      @Make-Asylums-Great-Again 2 года назад

      I wouldn't suggest doing that. Anything is possible but not always survivable.

    • @luc1ferblack
      @luc1ferblack 2 года назад

      these pits run hotter than normal fires if you wanted to cook on it you might need to make a metal stand to lift the food fire to stop it burning

  • @kalebbrown5916
    @kalebbrown5916 Год назад

    simple and well done. I've watched others and will say this is the only one that actually had defined "fire fingers." I think I'm ready to tackle this myself!

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  Год назад +1

      Fire fingers! 😆 I love it!

  • @dancullen8911
    @dancullen8911 2 года назад +2

    I built this one and it works amazing! Great job and thanks for sharing!

    • @zera6994
      @zera6994 Год назад

      How many bricks does it take to make it?

  • @smyliejo
    @smyliejo 3 года назад +7

    Dude I can’t believe how artsy your filming did editing is lol

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  3 года назад

      I’m an ape with a camera, but I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @trevorniedrich5089
    @trevorniedrich5089 2 года назад +4

    While watching you build the pit in the backyard all I can hear is my dad in my head yelling “You’re gonna kill the grass!!!” Awesome pit dude

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      Haha I said it to myself 😂 next video I’m working on is me trying to grow better grass!

  • @earlyriser8998
    @earlyriser8998 2 года назад

    loved the slow mo...that proved your point!

  • @JettaJack
    @JettaJack 2 года назад +33

    Nice blast furnace design! You might want to 1) prep the base with some gravel and stone dust so it lasts longer, 2) dry fit the blocks like you did, but glue them in place, and 3) don’t heat up mortar right away, give it time to dry, so you don’t boil the remaining water that’s in it.

    • @kevinbreese5739
      @kevinbreese5739 2 года назад +1

      Can you please explain what you mean by prepping the base with some gravel and stone dust?

    • @colinhotman
      @colinhotman 2 года назад +2

      Really is a blast furnace. Consumes a lot of wood but the biggest comment I get from guests is how hot it is; no one is disappointed about standing an extra foot away.

    • @firefighterdan
      @firefighterdan 2 года назад +1

      This is not a blast furnace as the fuel is neither compressed nor "blasted" with superheated fresh air. Blast furnaces use a heat exchanger to heat the ambient outside fresh air and then mechanically "blast" / blow it into the combusting fuel mixture at the BOTTOM of the burn chamber. Delete this sh*t before someone thinks your stupid.

  • @rick2tube
    @rick2tube 2 года назад +5

    Passing on other helpful tips: keep the wood below the top holes to ensure wood fully burns...

  • @archael18
    @archael18 Год назад +1

    Great design and great secondary burn. And I was gonna comment that about your shoe. Big fires that go on for a while can have embers stay hot well over 24 hours. Depends how much ash covered the live embers because it insulates them.

  • @jeffreystrong5333
    @jeffreystrong5333 3 года назад +6

    Just what I was looking for, I was suspicious that the holes needed to be smaller than Haxman example. Bought the same ring last night.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  3 года назад +1

      Oh yea, smaller holes gave it better pressure and probably heats the air a bit more.

    • @talktolee
      @talktolee 2 года назад

      @@Jon_Chan watched the same video before and he had much larger holes...like 2 inch holes all the way around. Glad I found your video!

  • @rronmar
    @rronmar 2 года назад +5

    Well done. Most people add too much primary air, it takes surprisingly little air down at the bottom. I have found about 1% of the bottom surface area in primary air vent is about right on the ones I build and larger pits need even less. Adding too much primary allows too much up-flow and cools the fire, and the gasses don’t get as much time to fully break down. With less up-flow, more fresh air comes in over the top edge and actually forces the heated secondary air farther out(and down) over the fire and pushes any unburnt gas back out over the heat to get another chance and more time at being broken down. You also show the second very important point. These things need to be full from side to side to burn like your video shows. A 36” pit with an 18” fire will not burn like this, so if you don’t burn fires this large, you need to find a smaller ring and build a smaller pit. My favorite size is about 18” which I build out of 80 gal hot water heater tanks. I don’t drill holes anymore, I found that a thin slot at the top works just as well, but a little harder to setup with a ring and brick build unless you put some brackets on the ring to maintain it’s orientation to the top of the brick..
    One problem you are going to run into is with those CC capstones. They are getting a lot of heat from that superheated secondary flame, and they are going to start to fracture and the tips fall off.. I just tore down an old fire pit I made from pavers/retaining wall block and nearly every one had separated parallel to the ring about 1.5” in from the face exposed to the fire...

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      Yes! I get the airflow argument a lot. More isn’t always better. And we do like to fill the pit when we have a full circle of people, which shows off the airflow nicely.
      As for the caps, I was hoping to figure out a better material one day as I figured direct heat exposure probably isn’t good for longevity. It’s starting to turn a bit reddish in some spots. Would you have a recommendation?

    • @rronmar
      @rronmar 2 года назад

      @@Jon_Chan steel:)

    • @tomrobinson7393
      @tomrobinson7393 2 года назад

      @@rronmar do you mean a flat steel ring set on to of the pavers replacing the top row of cemented blocks?

    • @rronmar
      @rronmar 2 года назад +1

      @@tomrobinson7393 a flat steel plate on top in place of the pavers, or a ring and plate(flange) under and in front of the pavers to shield them with a little layer of sand between the ring and pavers for insulation/isolation from the heat... this would also make sealing the top edge easier, or setting a fixed gap instead of drilling all the holes...

    • @tomrobinson7393
      @tomrobinson7393 2 года назад

      @@rronmar thanks for explaining. Unfortunately Lowe’s is out on the pavers linked. Home Depot’s are bigger and won’t fit a 36” ring. So many products unavailable these days!

  • @jorgejimenez8947
    @jorgejimenez8947 2 года назад

    Amazing DIY video. I will definitely be building this in my back yard.

  • @Dev-lc4cd
    @Dev-lc4cd 2 года назад +4

    Use black high heat spray paint on the inside of the ring! It'll make the metal absorb more heat, for a better burn, and also just look better.
    It would be great to see someone weld vertical metal fins on the outside of the ring, to assist in distributing the heat from the metal to the passing air.

    • @silencesdd
      @silencesdd 2 года назад

      Would it be best to burn a fire or two first before applying the paint, in order to burn off the galvanized layer?

    • @Dev-lc4cd
      @Dev-lc4cd 2 года назад +1

      @@silencesdd It's actually necessary to do so for the paint to stick well enough to last

    • @silencesdd
      @silencesdd 2 года назад

      @@Dev-lc4cd that's what I figured. I think I'll have to give this a try.

    • @Dev-lc4cd
      @Dev-lc4cd 2 года назад +5

      @@silencesddAlso, as I just mentioned in the other video's comments, if you really want to create the best surface for the spray paint to adhere to, and make it rust proof, wet down the ring a few times after you've removed the galvanization, to develop a light layer of rust, and then wipe that with naval jelly. The phosphoric acid will react with the rust to create a material even harder than the iron itself, as well as prevent rust from developing for about a year. That will create the perfect etched surface that will tenaciously grip the paint. With the addition of the paint, the rust prevention goes from a year, to indefinitely. The matte surface will attract and hold soot more readily, which makes the surface hydrophobic.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +1

      Lol meant to get back to answer and got buried. I was against the paint because of the uncertainty if it would dissipate anything into the air because, you know, it’s still paint at 1000+C. I’m sure it’ll do as you say, it’s just not for us.

  • @alexpellman8637
    @alexpellman8637 2 года назад +13

    I wish ppl would watch more videos of actual landscapers doing hard scapes before trying projects like this. You really need a compacted layer of rock under your block. They are going to settle and look all uneven,

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +4

      Haha thanks bud. I knew I cheated and will be redoing it later. I did try to make a note of it in description so others don’t take the shortcut as I did. I had a lot of stuff working against me that week and the only end goal was a pit was needed by Saturday evening.

    • @oldmanian
      @oldmanian 2 года назад +2

      @@Jon_Chan lol. This sounds exactly like my life. subscribed.

    • @stevenbeall9637
      @stevenbeall9637 2 года назад +4

      I get that this was more to prove the design works but sadly a lot of people do thier actual final builds like this. To spend that much in material and not create a solid and level foundation for it is irritating to anyone who values good and lasting construction.

    • @LH-tc6so
      @LH-tc6so 2 года назад +1

      @@stevenbeall9637 how do Ih get a solid foundation? I dug up my grass, leveled the dirt & was going to lay (play) sand down that the lava rock would go over. What do you suggest?

  • @downunderjuice
    @downunderjuice 2 года назад

    Great job on your pit. Watched lots of videos. You probably have the best. Thank you.

  • @etzeppy
    @etzeppy 2 года назад +2

    I built this design last weekend. It came together faster than expected and works great. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      That’s awesome!!!! Thanks again for watching!

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      Saw a notification you shared a video but I think RUclips deletes those comments 😢 can’t find the link or the comment at all!

    • @etzeppy
      @etzeppy 2 года назад

      @@Jon_Chan Not surprised. Sent it to your email.

  • @cheezwhizvids
    @cheezwhizvids 2 года назад +3

    It should probably be said that burning galvanized steel is very toxic. Don't breathe the fumes as this is burning off.

  • @johnnybubu100
    @johnnybubu100 2 года назад

    Great build. I have watched a bunch of these and this design is definitely the one I am going to jse!

  • @GreenAcreHomestead
    @GreenAcreHomestead 2 года назад

    I've 'burned' through several videos on this subject and yours is the best! Great cinematography too!

  • @peanutbutter2597
    @peanutbutter2597 2 года назад +2

    Great job buddy you should put a piece of bar grate on the bottom so as to keep wood and embers off the bottom

  • @davidmoore9162
    @davidmoore9162 2 года назад

    Likes how you showed the first attempt and the issue you had, then the fix.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      Probably going to try another improvement next spring 😆

  • @whiteraven886
    @whiteraven886 11 месяцев назад

    Definitely seems to be the best video for this I've found. Nice work

  • @georgewashington938
    @georgewashington938 2 года назад +1

    4:58 I like how you protected the grass with the insulating gravel layer

  • @jimboylan5077
    @jimboylan5077 Год назад

    Totally works. Thanks for the great plans.

  • @cynthiagrochowski3721
    @cynthiagrochowski3721 2 года назад

    My husband just built a firepit following the instructions in this video. It works perfectly and looks great.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      That’s awesome! 🙌🏼

  • @mrroman3862
    @mrroman3862 2 года назад

    you have made one of the best one have seen on the web thank you

  • @fabianbrown7584
    @fabianbrown7584 2 года назад

    Didn't know I needed one of these until I stubbled onto this video. VERY NICE!!! Now I gotta find that ring.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      It’s just so mesmerizing to watch! Everyone was just staring at those top holes the whole time 😂

  • @jacobherrington1524
    @jacobherrington1524 2 года назад

    Nice build. I plan on putting one in my backyard. Well done.

  • @mycompute1
    @mycompute1 2 года назад

    Awesome! I used brick on the bottom with a fireplace grate .Super easy to clean up with Flat blade shovel.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад

      That’s a great idea!

  • @MrEazyE357
    @MrEazyE357 2 года назад

    Never seen a fire pit burn so well. Great job!

  • @Wardred101videos
    @Wardred101videos Год назад

    It's the best-looking firepit 100%. To help with the smoke when the fire is starting keeping the wood below the top ring of holes will work more efficiently to get the secondary burning of the combustible gases. Once the fire gets good and hot then it really won't matter. Because in the end, who wants a tiny fire anyway. Friends loved ones, and a few adult beverages sitting around a fire is as good as it gets. Add a little food and you have a perfect evening. Thank you for the great video.

  • @frankahn4008
    @frankahn4008 2 года назад +1

    Best smokeless design on the internet. I'll be trying this...

  • @t.m2933
    @t.m2933 2 года назад

    That came out PERFECT!! EXCELLENT Work. Enjoyed the video

  • @PositiveEmo
    @PositiveEmo 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the nice explanation.
    these diy videos often lack the theory behind it and it's hard to push the boundaries of how it's down when you don't know the theory.

    • @Jon_Chan
      @Jon_Chan  2 года назад +2

      I usually follow the question of How? with Why? 😉

  • @jasoncooper6584
    @jasoncooper6584 2 года назад

    I'm going to be building this at home for sure. Thanks.

  • @bobbyloesch653
    @bobbyloesch653 2 года назад

    Best smokeless video out there Jon. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to build this.

  • @juice9767
    @juice9767 2 года назад

    Putting this on my To Do List..
    Thanks again for this 👍

  • @inspiringbuilds
    @inspiringbuilds 2 года назад +1

    Nice design that works! Subscribed! Keep up the great work as the goal is for us to continue to inspire others to build something awesome! 👍🏼

  • @thehound1359
    @thehound1359 Год назад +1

    I like the smoke to keep the mosquitos away to be honest, but this is an awesome design.

  • @foodie_mantra4166
    @foodie_mantra4166 Год назад

    Awesome 👏..Love the Smokeless fire-pit design..I will try to follow this just will dig a hole n fill it with gravel before making the ring..