Got a new gas fire pit as part of a larger pool reno. The gas burner sits on top of a wire mesh. Inside the pit is layered with fire brick that does NOT seem to have any grout/mortar in between the brick. Is that typical construction?
Fire pit construction
- Thread starter Bugman1401
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- May 23, 2015
- 25,756
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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Mine was built out of decorative bricks and after the pit was built up the contractor applied a layer of cement (not sure of the type) to the inside walls and floor to create a bowl. It’s not structural but more of just a barrier layer. The pot was then filled with fire rocks (pumice type stones) and then decorative glass on top.
Mine was built out of decorative bricks and after the pit was built up the contractor applied a layer of cement (not sure of the type) to the inside walls and floor to create a bowl. It’s not structural but more of just a barrier layer. The pot was then filled with fire rocks (pumice type stones) and then decorative glass on top.
- May 23, 2015
- 25,756
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Ah, that’s much more informative.
I think that’s fine. They designed it to have the fire ring near the top so you don’t need a lot of decorative rock or glass on top. In your setup you want the fire bricks open on the bottom for good air draw.
Just make sure you have a good quality gas key valve or shut-off that’s easily accessible. You want to be able to isolate the fire pit when necessary.
I think that’s fine. They designed it to have the fire ring near the top so you don’t need a lot of decorative rock or glass on top. In your setup you want the fire bricks open on the bottom for good air draw.
Just make sure you have a good quality gas key valve or shut-off that’s easily accessible. You want to be able to isolate the fire pit when necessary.
Maybe a high heat mortar or concrete mix.
Heat resistant concrete is also known as refractory concrete.
Depending on the design, the temperatures where the concrete is are probably not super high.
- May 23, 2015
- 25,756
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I just noticed the other image with the plumbing.
Was it necessary to put a regulator on the gas line ?? My concern would that the regulator is fairly close to the gas ring and I’d be worried that the heat from the fire above it will damage the regulator.
Also, the used concrete screws to act as the support for the metal grating that holds the fire rocks. That’s not very sturdy or secure. They could have created a better lip/edge for the grating to sit on. I don’t see those screws lasting very long once the blue polymer coating burns off.
All in all it’s an ok construction but you’ll probably want to take it apart occasionally to make sure the plumbing works and grating remains secured.
Was it necessary to put a regulator on the gas line ?? My concern would that the regulator is fairly close to the gas ring and I’d be worried that the heat from the fire above it will damage the regulator.
Also, the used concrete screws to act as the support for the metal grating that holds the fire rocks. That’s not very sturdy or secure. They could have created a better lip/edge for the grating to sit on. I don’t see those screws lasting very long once the blue polymer coating burns off.
All in all it’s an ok construction but you’ll probably want to take it apart occasionally to make sure the plumbing works and grating remains secured.
I agree, I don't think that this is OK.
Did this get installed by a qualified licensed gas contractor?
I think the gas guy is licensed. The only other regulator upstream is at the meter. Will see if reg can be re-installed lower.
Curious as to what other methods are used to support the grate.
Curious as to what other methods are used to support the grate.
- May 23, 2015
- 25,756
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I would used the block itself to create a ledge at a couple of points. A skilled enough mason can figure out how to chop up some of those fire bricks to make a ledge. Given that the fire brick is all hidden under the tiling, you can get pretty creative with it.
- May 23, 2015
- 25,756
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Also, you might consider wrapping the gas pipe is some fiberglass insulations that is fire rated to protect them.
Make sure.
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Are there any other methods for holding up the fire rocks? The existing screen is very hard to remove and dangerous. If I split the screen into two halves to make it easier to remove, I think it would sag in the middle.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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