Fuel for garden fire pits?

Question

just bought one , does anyone know the best fuel to use that will create the most heat with the least smoke ?

i m not intending to cook on it just light & heat the garden

Answer 1

Propane and fake logs if it is plumbed for gas, otherwise, just use wood.

Answer 2

Locust

its a heavy, hot burning wood

thats what i use in the winter-time to heat my whole house

Answer 3

LOL!  sorry, I have to laugh with above not using pine.  It's all we have!  Yes, it's a bit pitchy and thus snaps a bit, but that's fine.  

You didn't say why type fire pit.  If they are fairly thin metal, stick to ..sticks.  Duralogs may get too hot and burn right through the metal base.  Don't use charcoal, it stinks and also will burn through.

Next winter buy some "fire wood" and break it apart for use in the fire pit.  Right now coming up with fuel will be tough......who's thinking about a fire?  Dry wood, never green.  If you know someone who does carpentry work, some of that lumber might work.....avoid the treated green wood stuff, you don't want that smoke in your lungs!!

A lot of thin sticks will burn too quickly and best left as fire starters.  You'll need stuff several inches thick for a longer burn.

Answer 4

You can use the duraflame logs they work really well. The only thing about them if you are looking only to stay outside for 2 hours or less than you may not want to use them unless you cut them in half. Once they get going there is not stopping. Don't try and use water they will smoke terribly. (experience)

If you need wood keep a look out in the neighborhoods for people giving it away or tree companies working in the neighborhoods they will surely give you all the wood you can handle. You will have to make sure the wood is seasoned before you use it. Good luck and don't use pine.

Answer 5

oak is the hotest wood,it holds more heat.