Logs burning in a firepit

Smokeless Fuel for Fire Pits: The Best Options for Cleaner, Warmer Fires

19 Days ago

Which fuel is best for your garden's fire pit? Many opinions differ depending on who you ask, but we want to provide insight into fire pits and the best solid fuel to use within them.

HouseFuel provides a vast range of smokeless coal to explore, working effectively to generate warmth and a great ambience in your garden.


Why Choose Smokeless Coal for Fire Pits


Important notice: Smokeless Coal is only suitable for fire pits with a thick metal base and a grate below for sufficient air flow. Always check with your fire pit manufacturer for suitability.

During those evenings when you're trying to remain toasty around the fire pit, the last thing you want is smoke billowing out of the fire and into your face. When you use house coal or unseasoned wood in your fire pit, excessive smoke will likely be emitted from the flames, causing environmental pollution and risking the respiratory health of those in the vicinity.

Opting for a smokeless option instead is the best choice because there will be hardly any smoke produced when the smokeless coal is burned; the high carbon content of HouseFuel's smokeless fuel and its low volatility equates to better use of the contained energy within the briquettes and less smoke.

A longer-lasting fire that generates a more impressive heat than lower-quality coal can achieve makes this the obvious choice for your outdoor fire pit. Most smokeless coal products are made from anthracite, the highest grade of coal available, with very few impurities in its makeup.

Cleaning a fire pit after using it can lead to dread among homeowners, but there's no need to stress about this with smokeless fuel because of the low ash residue compared to coal or kiln-dried wood; this can save you time and effort, and the overall state of your fire pit will be maintained so you can continue using it for longer.


The Range of HouseFuel Smokeless Fuel


The best choice of smokeless fuel often depends on the appliances you have and your budget. For example, if you have a multi-fuel stove, consider using Stovemaster, which complements the consistent airflow your stove generates as it operates.

Otherwise, the versatility of a product like Smokeless Ovals allows you to use the product in open fires, multi-fuel stoves, and cookers. Like all of HouseFuel’s products, the ash content you can expect after the fire has died out is low, leaving you with less of a cleaning job.

All our products come in small, medium, and large bundles to suit your needs. The Burnrite Smokeless product, with its excellent flame picture and durability overnight to maintain house warmth, is packed into 20kg bags on a pallet so you can stock up on large amounts if you have the space or reduce your shipment volume if you only need a smaller quantity.

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