Winter Fire Safety Tips

With winter on the near horizon, we here at Warming Trends thought it may be helpful to pass along some winter gas fire pit safety tips for you.



1) Always cover your fire pit with a cover to prevent weather damage such as water building up and freezing in and on your outdoor burning system. Water build up in flex lines can cause damage to the line itself it too much water builds up, freezes and expands. This can cause a crack in the line and when you go to fire up the system again, you will have gas leaking underneath your system which is very dangerous. Also, water within the line can cause a disruption in the ignitor system as well. There are several vinyl fire pit covers available on the market and we carry them here at Warming Trends as well.



The following safety tips come directly from firepithelper.com, but I thought they offered some helpful information.

2) "When it comes to gas outdoor fireplaces, one must always ensure that the gas regulator valves and the gas connections are always functioning properly. In case
of any gas leaks, one must immediately turn off the gas supply and contact the service person. Also, insulate the gas tubing and the lower side of the valve cavity.
Most importantly, one must periodically get the fireplace inspected by a professional once in a year. Usually, a professional conducts a thorough inspection of the fireplace ensuring that all the parts and accessories are functioning properly. These can include burners, ignition, combustion, fan, vents, chimney draws and pilots. Apart from this, one must always keep the area clean and dry. For this, one can use a simple toothbrush and any common detergent that is regularly used in the house.

Apart from these, there are certain safety measures that one must follow while
cooking or sitting around an outdoor fireplace so as to ensure a pleasant experience.
Some of these safety tips are listed below.
1. Always place your outdoor fireplace on top of any fire-resistant surface such as
concrete.
2. Never allow children to gather or play around an outdoor fireplace.
3. Always keep a fire extinguisher in the vicinity. Another great idea while working
with an outdoor wood fireplace is to have a bucket of sand or water nearby.
These can greatly help in controlling fire at the time of accidents."

If you have any other questions regarding custom fire pits or fire pit safety, feel free to contact us at 1-877-556-5255