Smokeless Fire Pits
Can you have a fire pit without smoke?
Excessive smoke from a fire pit can be a nuisance to you or your neighbors. But there are ways to reduce fire pit smoke or you can get a smokeless fire pit designed the way that it burns almost smokeless. In this article we explain how low smoke fire pits work, their efficiency, environmental impact and other features of smokeless fire pits. We will also answer frequently asked questions about this type of fire burning devices.
Smokeless fire pits explained
What makes a fire pit smokeless?
Smokeless fire pits have a combustion mechanism, which gives a high-temperature output. They are built in a way which maximizes airflow and the burning process, thanks to this they produce less smoke and more flame.
How do low smoke fire pits work?
Smokeless fire pits have double-walled fire rings with space in between. The inner wall has holes near its top, and the outer wall has holes at the bottom. Air enters the firepit through the holes in the outer wall and heats up while travelling upwards. The air moving between the circles acts like bellows: it provides oxygen to the fire accelerating combustion. Thanks to this smokeless fire pits put out more heat while the smoke is burned out inside the burning device.
Do no smoke fire pits actually work?
If you are wondering if what you’ve heard about smokeless fire pits is true, it actually is. Yes, smokeless fire pits do work. The way they operate has been known for hundreds of years. They produce virtually no smoke being more energy efficient.
Are smokeless fire pits really smokeless?
Well, almost. They produce so little smoke that they are called smokeless. They produce almost no smoke, if they are used the right way. However, there are some factors which can cause them to be less efficient in eliminating smoke. E.g. if you use wet firewood, too much wood or there is a lot of ash at the bottom of your fire pit, they may not work very efficiently and could start producing more smoke.
Examples of smokeless fire pits
Large Smokeless Fire Pit
Low Smoke Fire Pit
No smoke fire pits and heating
Do smokeless fire pits put out heat?
One of the most important features of any fire pit is how well they keep you warm. Although smokeless fire pits burn hotter, the heat from the fire pit escapes upwords giving off less heat to the sides. A solution to this could be a heat shield placed above the fire pit to stop the hot air traveling upwards.
Do smokeless fire pits keep you warm?
Yes, low smoke fire pits can produce enough heat to keep you warm.
How hot does a smokeless fire pit get?
Smokeless fire pits can get very how, even up to 1000 ℉.
Low smoke fire pits fuel efficiency
Are smokeless fire pits more efficient?
Yes, compared to conventional fire pits, smokeless fire pits have higher heat output, while using the same amount of fuel.
Do smokeless fire pits burn more wood?
No, smokeless fire pits burn less wood (or other fuel). They are more efficient thanks to the improved combustion system.
Do smokeless fire pits burn wood?
Yes, there are models designed to burn wood pellets. Whatever fuel you use, you’ll burn through it more quickly in a smokeless fire pit due to the constant stream of air feeding the fire. The upside of this is that, when the wood burns this hot and completely, you have less ash to clean up.
What can you burn in a smokeless fire pit?
You can use wood, pellets or charcoal for smokeless fire pit fuel. Apart from that, there are gas fire pit versions as well.
Wood burning smokeless fire pits examples
Natural Wood Burning Firebowl Smokeless Fire Pit
Wood Pellet Burning Smokeless Fire Pit
Smokeless fire pits: environment and safety
Are smokeless fire pits better for the environment?
Yes, they are. The smoke polluting the air gets burnt off on the fire pit before it escapes to the atmosphere, so they emit a very low amount of the harmful creosote.
Are smokeless fire pits safer?
Yes, overall smokeless fire pits are safer than traditional fire pits, because they produce minimal smoke, embers, and ash. However, they can get extremely hot, so you need to be very careful, don’t get too close or don’t let your children get too close to it.
Can you use a smokeless fire pit inside?
It depends on the type of the fire pit. Outdoor fire pits should never be used inside. If you want to use a fire pit indoors, make sure that it’s the type meant to be used indoors.
Do smokeless fire pits smell?
It depends on the model and what type of firepit fuel you use. If you are bothered by the smokey smell, a smokeless fire pit will certainly be a better choice than the traditional type, as the smell comes from the smoke. So less smoke means less smell. You can also try using fuel which doesn’t produce a strong smell, e.g. low smoke firewood.
Are there any odor-free fire pits?
Smokeless fire pits give off very little smells, but there is a better option for those who don’t enjoy the smokey smell of a woodfire. Propane fire pits and natural gas fire pits are an odor-free option.
Do smokeless fire pits keep mosquitoes away?
Do smokeless fire pits attract or repel mosquitoes? Well, what attracts mosquitoes most, is the people who are sitting around the fire pit. You can add citronella oil to your fire pit to repel mosquitoes. If you want to find out more about repelling mosquitoes, read this article about what you can add to a fire pit to keep mosquitoes away.
Can you cook on a smokeless fire pit?
Absolutely! You can cook on a smokeless fire pit. To do it, you can add a grill grate on top of your fire pit or get a smokeless fire pit with a grill built in it. Alternatively, you can go for a smokeless BBQ.
Are smokeless fire pits worth it?
In our opinion, yes, smokeless fire pits are worth the investment. They are a great option to enjoy a real fire being more economical, environmentally friendly and they require less cleaning.
Final notes
To summarize, the main benefits of using smokeless fire pits include:
- very low smoke emotions
- less fuel required
- good amount of heat
- less ash build up
We hope you find this article helpful to decide whether you want to buy this type of fire pit or to understand better how it works, if you already have one.
What is your experience with smokeless fire pits? Are you considering buying one? What do you see as arguments for and against? Fcitron
