How To Build a DIY Smokeless Fire Pit That Really Works!

In this video I show you how to build a smokeless fire pit that really works. Coming up with a solution to cutting down on the amount of smoke was important to us and this has really delivered. There are smokeless fire pits that can be bought online and at some stores but they are somewhat small, pricey, and just not our taste. That being said, the reviews said how well they worked so this was my attempt at using the way that they are designed to help eliminate the smoke and turn it into a more standard, larger, and less expensive smokeless fire pit.

Items Used:
12" Retention Wall Pavers

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Blessings,
Adam

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[duanebarrett]

Instead of buying a metal ring, a broken washing machine or a drier is free and has a nice, big metal container inside. Bonus: it already has holes in it, so no need for drilling. Just cut it, invert it so that the holes are on top, and continue as normal with the bricks (making sure to make the top as airtight as possible so that the heated air travels out the holes, you may have to use mortar). Extra bonus: if you have welding skills, weld on pipes at a 45 degree angle to the right or left for the air to travel through. As is rushes through the angled pipes it creates a spinning vortex and you'll get a fire tornado forming.

[deanjohnson]

Thanks for the video! Was about to build my own firepit and will definitely be using this smokeless method. The only thing I may adjust is spraying some high-temp paint on the drilled holes so the exposed metal doesn't rust as easily since the rest of the ring is treated with high temp paint already.

[michaelhere]

Thanks for creating this video! I’ve enjoyed all kinds of fire pits over the years while camping and I’ve found the best way to cut down on smoke it to scout for dry hardwood (usually from storm damage) and split it into smaller pieces allowing more air to mix with the fire as opposed to burning large logs. I’ve also noticed that fire pits with high sidewalls block radiant heat so you have to stand almost over the edge of the fire to get warm which can be hard on the eyebrows 😬

[theta]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone find real, affordable solutions to problems! You saw something that worked and thought "how can I make this better?" and then you made it better! Awesome video, I'll definitely be trying this when I build my fire pit for this summer!

[sschario]

Love the split stones idea for the air intake gaps. You've retained symmetry and structural support. I'm using that for sure.

[johnpowell]

Commenting for your channel's sake, love what you're doing here. Thank you for the intelligent and massively practical video, no excessive American waffle either, very much appreciated you have no idea.. Good luck from Australia!

[jackmoody]

My wife and I just watched this and truly enjoyed it...and now I am obligated to build a smokeless fire for us to enjoy...Thank for posting this!!! God Bless

[RangeRov]

To increase the longevity of the fire ring, spray paint the fresh metal made by the hole saw with high-temp paint.

[richardblank]

Great demo. I didn’t have the ability to break rocks so just can also leave half space and continue lying pavers. About same effect with no cutting.

[mrdelCastillo]

You could take out a couple of stones then distribute the remainder evenly and you'll have the support and the vents around the pit.

[EAster]

3 layers of 14 bricks (42), fire ring, rocks for bottom, drill and bit

[garybiggs]

Wanted to say Thank you for this video,
Got a fire ring, hole sawed the 1 1/2” holes, sprayed both sides with heat resistant paint, 12 -1’ x 2’ x2” pavers over sand for the base, used bricks that were on the property for the outer ring, 4 layers of the brick raised the ring 3/4 of an inch up which lets more air underneath, works like it’s supposed to!

[reddragon]

Excellent and simple instructional video. I'm going to build a pit and have been watching many videos. Your's is the best. Thank you so much!

[RSchannel]

Hahaha, the only comedy I've actually seen in any DIY. The extremely dry delivery was perfect

[thomassprague]

Looks like an attractive and functional fire ring! Here's a pro-tip on cutting concrete blocks: Arrange the blocks in lowest level just as you did. Take out one block. Re-arrange to get approximately even gaps between all blocks. Now continue as you did. Need more ventilation? Take out two blocks.

[Metaldrivr]

This man is clearly a triple black belt at rock-quàn-do he executed his rock chop flawlessly. If you pay close attention to that part of the video, you can see the reason he was able to execute the infamous rock steady chop because he held his lip JUST right. He kept his lip in perfect formation throughout his swing and that allowed him to execute such a devastating blow with tremendous Force. It takes years to master holding your lip right in rock-Quan-do once you master it to the degree he has you can pretty much chop through anything known to man and can accomplish any task with ease.

[peggycarrington]

Awesome! Sitting, relaxing by a fire without playing musical chairs❤️

[christopherscollard]

Thank you for this! I'm building an off-grid home in VT, and I will most definitely be using this tutorial for our (necessary) fire pit. Awesome.

[lukeandliz]

Absolutely crazy that 3 years later, a company on Amazon now sells the inserts with holes already drilled for smokeless pits!

[halwiggam]

This is something my wife and I are going to try. Thank You. Efficient and easy