Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tips For Safely Using Custom Fire Pits

By Chelsea Evans


It is one of the memorable memories of childhood to huddle together in front of the custom fire pits. This is the time when everyone shares a drink of cold beverage while roasting soft, white marshmallows. Fairy tales and adventure stories are being narrated too. This is a warm memory that can be remembered during childhood.

However, the person should also think about the risks that come with utilizing the said item. The biggest risk is flame hazard. In order to ensure that there is no danger, it is best to follow some safety tips when using this item. Here are the safety tips that one should consider when using the said item at night.

First of all, it is important for the person to remember that the pit should only be used when the wind is not blowing. This is because the wind contains oxygen necessary for burning flames. If the wind is too strong, it might fan out the flame even more. It might cause unnecessary wildfire which should be avoided at all cost.

The best way to cool down any sort of flame is water. That is the reason why it is recommended for the individual to ensure that the hose is hooked up to a faucet and the main water is turned on first. The hose should be brought nearby. This will ensure that there is available water that can be used immediately when a flame breaks out.

Prepare the extinguisher. This is one of the best items that the person can have if there is a risk of fanning the flames in the pit to more than what one can handle. With the extinguisher, one can put out any kind of flame.

The flame will not fan out when there is nothing for it to burn. However, the person should make sure not to over stuff the pit with burning materials such as trees and shrubs. These items will cause sparks and the sparks will fly out if it is too much. This is a likely cause for wildfire.

The said pit should be used exclusively in open areas. This means that the person should not use it when under a tree or even near one. This is because no matter how careful the person is there is still the chance of the tree catching fires. It will not be easy to put out such flames.

Once the individual is done using this item, it is best to make sure that the flame is completely out. To make sure of this, the person should pour water over the ashes. Even if it looks like the flame is already out, there may be those hot ashes that are still burning deep within the ash pile so pouring water on it will help.

Do not forget to double-check that the ashes are indeed put out already. There may be some ashes within the said custom fire pits that are still burning. If they are left alone, they will burn until the morning. When there is a wind, the burning ashes might be blown somewhere that easily catches flame. This will just start a wildfire.




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