Build your own Fire Garden Kits Now available
Posted Under: Fire Sculptures,How To,Todd Blair
So many people that have hung out with the warmth and played in the sand of my wonderful Fire Gardens have asked me how they could make one of their own. Well I’ve taken the guess work out of all the fittings and sizes and put together a few kits that I use all the time in my work.
Available Kits:
FR12SLP 12″ steel fire ring with low pressure regulator
This is a great set up for 14-22″ sand gardens.
$95.00 plus tax and shipping
Examples of my Fire Gardens Made with this setup
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FR12SHP 12″ steel fire ring with a 0-60 psi regulator and a venturi mixer
This is a great setup for 14-22″ sand gardens, rocks, high temp glass, or other porous materials etc that need a venturi (gas air mixer) to achieve a clean soot free burn.
12″ steel fire ring, weldable 1/2 coupler, 3/8″ 45 deg to 1/2 NPT fitting (to connect to the gas hose), 2pc 1/2 x 2″ brass nipples, gas orifice (.0250), Teflon tape, and a high pressure 0-60 psi regulator.$150.00 plus tax and shipping
Examples of Fire Gardens and Patio Heaters (Replaced the fire ring with unique burners) made with this setup
12″ stainless steel fire ring $60 (Stainless will last longer and the small gas hole won’t rust shut if you leave in the rain)
18″ stainless steel fire ring $90
FR18SSLP $185In addition to these kits you will need a container that is able to handle high temperatures and be fully sealed underneath (leaks or drain holes will also allow gas out). A 55 gal drum works good. The weldable coupler provided will need to be welded though the bottom, legs added, then simply attach the fittings, ring, hose, propane BBQ tank and add sand. Sand should be 3-4″ above the ring. This is a match light system and I like those plumbing torches to light mine. Light the torch, then turn on the gas with the flame above the sand. It will take several seconds for the sand to fill with gas and rise to the top. Once lit it’s time to play in the sand with simple tools. This works best after dark when you can turn the flame down very low tell you only see a blue flame.
Fire is hot! DO NOT TOUCH the sand. It’s sticks and will burn before you can get it off. I would add a safety rail to keep young ones from falling on the hot edge and in the sand. It’s also a great place to keep your tools and rest your feet. 30″ is a great height to stand next to, and 14-18″ is great to sit around. Provide a minimum of 6″ below the coupler on the bottom for the fittings and hose. Keep your sand dry by covering in the rain.
Contact me at 510 444 7007, or email me at books@formandreform.com
Reader Comments
In your instructions, it states that the sand should be 3-4 inches above the fire ring. How is this spacing maintained (above the fire ring and below the sand)? Or does it mean to fill the area on top of the fire ring (covering the fire ring) with 3-4 inches of sand? Please explain. Thanks.
Cover the fire ring with 3-4 inches of sand.
I contacted you before and you sent me a picture of something I asked for, but now I can’t find it. Will you help me out again? I’m building a pit w/ concrete cinder blocks. The dimensions are 2ft by 1ft. I’m looking for an H or straight propane compatible burner. I guess I will need a pan too. Can you send me a picture and price for these again? Also, I installed a 3/4 inch pipe that runs from my house propane to the pit (about 30 ft). I read on one site that that’s not fat enough, the flames will be small. Do you agree with that? Would it be better to go w/ small tank closer to the pit? Will I need to buy a Venturi kit as well to keep carbon from building up and excess smoke? Thanks for all your help. I’ve been working on this since last year and I’m ready to purchase what I need to finish, any advice from you would be greatly appreciated.