Choosing a Cast Iron Fire Pit
Monday, October 11, 2010

Everyone loves spending time around a campfire but not everyone has the time to go camping. A popular, affordable, and safe alternative is a cast iron fire pit. You can actually make your own pit with some materials. But the kits or already setup pits are generally more sturdy, safer, and affordable.

One advantage for a cast iron pit is they are portable and easy to set up. Find an open space in the backyard and put it there. Installation requires digging. Simply setup the firepit wherever seems appropriate. And you can always move it to another location later.

Since these are sold as actual fire pits rather than other materials being used to make one, they can be made to look nice. Just like a stainless steel grill, a cast iron fire pit can look nice. Unlike a grill or even a homemade firepit, these can actually be easier to clean. As soon as they cool off you can wipe off any attachments and get rid of the leftover ash.

Be sure to pick one that fits your needs, as there are many designs available. If you have a small backyard, a huge pit will not fit and leave enough room to comfortably entertain guests. If you plan to cook food over the fire and tend to invite many friends over, you may want a larger pit.

Before buying any firepit, be sure it is treated to be food safe. Pits made from some materials are not safe to cook on. Also food safe pits are more likely to have attachments like a grill or rotisserie to make outdoor cooking easier.

When you are not using your firepit, find out how easy it is to store or cover. Chances are, people will not use it much when there is snow outside. To prevent your cast iron from rusting avoid letting it get wet during rainy or snowy seasons.

Searching for the right firepit may be overwhelming at first. Just remember the advantages of cast iron and thinking about how portable it is, how easy it is to clean, if it fits your needs, if the pit is food safe, and where you can store it when you are not using it. With a bit of research and shopping you can find a great fire pit for an affordable price and enjoy spending time entertaining friends outside and cooking over an open flame.

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Posted byJessica at 2:10 AM  

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