Fuel Used in Fire Pits

Choosing the right fuel for your fire pit...

A fire pit is a terrific way to enjoy the warmth and beauty of a roaring, crackling campfire right in your own backyard. Cook a scrumptious meal or just use your backyard fire pit to warm a chilly night at an outdoor party or nighttime beach luau. The different types of fuel used in outdoor fire pits are charcoal fire pits, natural gas fire pits, propane fire pits, and wood burning fire pits. Read on to learn the characteristics of each type of fuel used in outdoor fire pits.

Charcoal Fire Pits
Charcoal will give off an intense, even heat, but little or no flame. Fittingly, charcoal is the fuel used in charcoal fire pits whose primary function is cooking and grilling. Charcoal is typically available in either briquette or lump form, lump charcoal being pure charcoal that contains none of the artificial binders that give briquettes their shape.

Wood-Burning Fire Pits
Wood is the most common fuel used in fire pits. It's inexpensive, readily available, and best for achieving a traditional bonfire-type flame. Starting and keeping a wood fire burning takes some skill but once you have it going the flame is very warm and comforting.

Natural Gas Fire Pits
Working on the same premise as indoor fireplaces, gas fire pits that are fueled by natural gas are connected directly to your home's gas line. Gas fire pits ignite quickly, easily, and dependably with just a flick of a switch and burn safely for hours with little to no maintenance. Installation and connection of gas lines should only be performed by a certified technician or your local gas company.

Propane Fire Pits
Similar to natural gas fire pits, propane fire pits offer quick and easy lighting and a flame that will burn safely for hours. Propane fire pits use the same type of tank that fuels your propane barbecue grill. Propane tanks can be refilled at many gas stations and hardware stores. Keeping a second tank handy is a good idea in the event that the first one runs out in the middle of your evening.

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