How to Care for Your Chiminea
The fire in a clay chiminea needs to be built on a bed of sand so the fire doesn't actually come into contact with the clay., Start with a small fire with a few pieces of wood (on top of the sand) to season your chiminea., Use small logs for your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: The fire in a clay chiminea needs to be built on a bed of sand so the fire doesn't actually come into contact with the clay.
Check your instructions carefully to make sure you set the fire properly.
Not doing so may cause cracks in a clay chiminea.
Children's play sand will work well.
Don't move your chiminea with the sand in place in the bowl.
You may damage the chiminea (or yourself). -
Step 2: Start with a small fire with a few pieces of wood (on top of the sand) to season your chiminea.
Do this several times before trying a larger fire.
Never use firelighters or other accelerants to get your fire going because it may damage your chiminea permanently. , If the flame comes out of the chimney, it is probably too big.
In which case, don't add any more fuel.
If you want to regulate the fire after it's been lit, you can use the lid to control the amount of air going up the chimney.
Do be very careful not to touch the exterior of the chiminea as they get very hot and can burn you.
It's best to use long heat proof gloves. , Even cast iron chimineas can crack if you drop them. , Never use water or any other coolant. ,, Use a suitable metal paint for cast iron chimineas. , It's best to pick it up round the bowl -
Step 3: Use small logs for your fires.
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Step 4: It's best not to move a chiminea once it's been placed.
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Step 5: Always let the fire die out in your chiminea.
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Step 6: Protect your chiminea from frost and rain during the winter with a chiminea cover.
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Step 7: Repaint any spots that peel off due to the heat.
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Step 8: Never lift your chiminea by the neck.
Detailed Guide
Check your instructions carefully to make sure you set the fire properly.
Not doing so may cause cracks in a clay chiminea.
Children's play sand will work well.
Don't move your chiminea with the sand in place in the bowl.
You may damage the chiminea (or yourself).
Do this several times before trying a larger fire.
Never use firelighters or other accelerants to get your fire going because it may damage your chiminea permanently. , If the flame comes out of the chimney, it is probably too big.
In which case, don't add any more fuel.
If you want to regulate the fire after it's been lit, you can use the lid to control the amount of air going up the chimney.
Do be very careful not to touch the exterior of the chiminea as they get very hot and can burn you.
It's best to use long heat proof gloves. , Even cast iron chimineas can crack if you drop them. , Never use water or any other coolant. ,, Use a suitable metal paint for cast iron chimineas. , It's best to pick it up round the bowl
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