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How to Fire Up Your Solo Stove Gather Dry Twigs & Tinder. Gather enough twigs and prepare them by breaking them into thumb length sizes. Find Level Ground. Clear Away Ground Debris. Remove the Cooking Ring. Light a Fire Inside the Stove. Replace the Cooking Ring. Cook, Boil, Roast, Percolate, Etc.
Can you burn anything in a Solo Stove?
Any firewood logs will work, but we recommend using dry hardwoods in our fire pits to enjoy the best flame. Hardwoods, such as birch, maple, hickory, and oak, will burn longer and cleaner than softwoods.
Can you use duraflame in Solo Stove?
Can you use duraflame in Solo stove? The Duraflame site states that, “…they only burn with flames and do not generate adequate coals for cooking. I would not use a Duraflame-type log in a Solo stove. The Solo stoves are all double-walled to perform the gasifier function – burn quick and hot.
Is a Solo Stove an open fire?
Yes, this is technically an open fire. It’s permissible in restricted fire areas that allow “contained” fires, such as barbecues or fire rings. Local regulations should always be consulted for areas with restrictions. This stove uses wood fuel, therefore sparks can leave the top of the combustion area.
Can I use a Solo Stove on my deck?
Solo Stoves are safe to use on both wood or Trex decking, provided you also use the Solo Stove stand or a heat resistant fire pit barrier underneath. Although Solo Stoves emit less heat than other types of fire pits, they could still damage your deck over prolonged periods of use.
Can you use Enviro log in Solo Stove?
You can burn compressed logs like Duraflame in your Solo, they are great for getting started but can be much smokier than traditional firewood. The same good moment can be sparked from old traditions or a new practice–just take care to use dry and dense materials for a truly smokeless flame.
Do I need to cover my Solo Stove?
Yes! We only recommend you cover your fire pit to protect it from the elements. Lid is a great option to use as a temporary cover, while our Shelter is designed to keep your fire pit safe from rain, snow, dust, and leaves while storing your fire pit outside permanently.
Does Solo Stove get hot on bottom?
Yes! Unlike a regular fire pit, the bottom of the stove never gets hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That said, it should only be used outside.
Can you put pavers around a Solo Stove?
If you are worried about scorching grass that grows between stones, grab a Stand. However, Solo Stove fire pits are generally safe to burn on stone, pavers, or gravel.
What to do with Solo Stove if it starts to rain?
Let’s start with covers. Using a Cover on Your Solo Stove. Using a Fire Pit Snuffer or Lid To Keep Rain Out. Using a Solo Stove Station To Protect Your Fire Pit From Rain.
Can you leave a Solo Stove out in the rain?
Yes. The firepit is not designed to be left out in the rain, so if it’s going to rain overnight (check your radar) you have to toss it in the garden shed or garage.
What if it rains on your Solo Stove?
Wet or damp wood will create a smoky flame, as well as make your fire pit harder to clean. Each log is kiln-dried and pre-cut to fit right inside any size Solo Stove fire pit. Be careful when using wood pellets in your fire pit, as the pellets can fall into the ash pan and block the airflow to the fire.
How far should a Solo Stove be from a house?
The recommended amount of distance the solo stove should be from your house is six feet. This is an adequate amount of distance to prevent the flames from catching on something and causing a house fire.
Do Solo stoves give off sparks?
On breezy days and in dry conditions, Shield keeps sparks and embers where they belong—in your Solo Stove fire pit and away from trees, plants, overhanging foliage, powerlines, vehicles or anything else that could potentially catch fire!.
Can Solo Stove sit on composite deck?
A solo stove can be used on a composite deck as long as there is a stand for it to sit on creating an air space between the decking and fire. Including a fireproof mat will increase the protection of the composite decking from any heat radiating from the bottom of the stove.
Can you use charcoal in Solo Stove?
the solo stove works okay as an alternative means of starting a charcoal grill. only if you don’t want to use lighter fluid and you don’t mind waiting 45-55 minutes to get 4-5 fully ignited briquettes. whatever you can get burning will burn in this stove.
Do Solo fire pits give off heat?
Does the Solo Stove give off substantial heat? We have found that it gives off quite a bit of heat, plenty for a family to keep warm, and I’ve even found myself having to back away from it a little. We have had as many as five people around it at one time, and there was plenty of heat to keep everyone warm.
Can I build a wall around my Solo Stove?
A: As long as you leave a couple of inches along the bottom for air flow you would be fine. Contact Solo directly for recommendations.
