Safety & Care Instructions

Safety

While owning a fire pit is fun, it is also essential to make sure safety is a priority:

Supervise children when the fire is lit, as the steel will get very hot. Set your fire pit on stone, brick, gravel or a decking slab if it is very close to the ground(it will develop rust as it ages, which can mark stone surfaces).

If you put your fire pit on grass, be aware it may get scorched underneath. Ensure a spark will not reach anything flammable. Keep a water supply to hand in case you need to dampen the fire. Always use protective gloves when handling things such as BBQ racks. Ensure your fire pit is out before leaving it unattended.

Using Your Fire Pit

Use dry wood to reduce smoke. You can also use charcoal (but not house coal). Make a fire with plenty of logs and burn for at least 1⁄2 hour before you want to use it (the first ½ hour of burning produces the most smoke). Ideally, leave an hour before cooking to allow members to form. 

You can separate the more extensive logs to one side to keep your fire ticking while you cook over the embers. If you’re in a hurry to boil, add charcoal to the fire once it’s going and move the more extensive logs to one side. After cooking, remove the grill, load more logs and enjoy the warmth of the fire. Be sure to clean the grill with a cloth once it cools off.

Looking After Your Fire Pit

Your new fire pit is designed to be low maintenance and can be kept outdoors all year round, but a few simple things will help extend its life:

Your fire pit will develop an even rusty patina. This will not affect its use or longevity, but you can clean it up with a stiff cloth afterwards if you like. A lid will protect the bowl and keep the base of ash and burnt wood dry for use next time. It also works as a snuffer to safely extinguish fire and as a tabletop when not in use. 

If you don’t have a lid, clean out your fire pit after use and ensure the raised disc in the bottom of the bowl is clear of ash, etc., to stop rainwater collecting. The Tasla bowls are made from thinner steel. You can look after them in the same way as the fire pits we make, but as the steel is less thick, they will not last as long.