Outdoor Fire Ring

[WillyP]

Does anyone know where a person can get fire pit ring in the Edmonton Area, culvert type galvanized ring?
Also looking for some advice or recommendation on who to use for installing a yard light on existing power pole on a new acerage?
Thanks in Advance

[TrollGRG]

I don't know about the galvanized rings as we have always used those arced construction block type of rings. Personally we think they are better and definitely more versatile. You can make it as big or high as you want, have different levels, have shelves, leave gaps to get airflow, and even move it if you want to change location.

Sorry I can't answer your question but this is an alternative (in case you hadn't thought of it).

[WillyP]

Thanks Troll,
Definitely looking into the block type larger pits, this is more for a temporary quick fix for this weekend, appreciate the help!
Thanks

[trailraat]

Probably want to avoid galvanized as burning the zinc coating is toxic.

[vinny]

Yeah stay away from the galvanized.

[Weedy1]

Why not a gravel crusher? They make awesome fire pits.

Here's two on Kijiji:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-bbq-outdoor-...ationFlag=true

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-bbq-outdoor-...ationFlag=true

[Positrac]

Originally Posted by trailraat

Probably want to avoid galvanized as burning the zinc coating is toxic.

If you do go galvanized for a fire ring just give everyone sitting around it a 2L carton of milk to drink...

Not many old welders around that welded galvanized Steel...

[^v^Tinda wolf^v^]

Can’t help you finding what you are looking for but if you do go galvanized heat it up real well to burn the zinc off it before you slap a steak down. That stuff is nasty!

[Gary K]

hit the dump, grab a tub from a washing machine or dryer

best firepits ever in a pinch.
i welded one to an old lawnmower frame once so i could move it around. was great!

[260 Rem]

The beauty of acreage living is discovering you need to tackle most tasks yourself. And don’t think you will ever be more than 80% done. Recommend the concrete block pit ring. If steel is preferred, go to a scrap yard and get a section of pipe cut to the height you want. And, have them blow a few air holes around the bottom 1/4.
Yard light — for wood poles, a buddy with spurs can do it for a 24 pack. Recommend LED for longevity and low power consumption. Home Depot has lots to choose from. If you have a front end loader, a ladder braced/tied at midpoint will work. If you don’t have a front end loader, you will need one. Frankly, I would cut the pole, make a brace for either side with a pivot point, so the pole can be lowered to service the light. If the top section of the pole will be too heavy, substitute a treated 4” X 4” . Don’t forget to put a plug box on the bottom/fixed section. Leave enough slack in the feed wire to the light to compensate for the “pivot”.

[duks]

Your service provider, the people you phone if there is a power outage, like Fortis, for example, do this for free

[260 Rem]

Aahhh! My recommendation to cut the pole assumed it would be your pole...not one installed by your sevice provider

[WillyP]

Thanks All for the advice!

[270person]

Lots of of guys, a few of them out of work welders and fabbers, selling them on kijiji. Some really nice ones too.


The washing machine tub post is spot on. Have a few friends that have done that. Grab the racks out of a few stoves while you're there and voila. Firepit bbq.

[Supergrit]

I use gravel crusher cone heavy but works great

[Hiwa]

I've used a 24 inch steel truck wheel from the dump for 20 some years. works great. While your at the dump , go to the Fridge dept. (haha) and look for those old wire shelves or stove shelves. They make great grills ( sterilize by burning them in first.)

[ronkaren]

I used a old tire rim off a combine. Cut the inside out of it and torched a few holes around the perimeter. I buried it below the holes, laid a couple of sidewalk blocks on the bottom. This thing works great, use it year round.

[Smokinyotes]

Go to any farm equipment dealer and get a 38” tractor rim. I’ve had one for 30 years and it works great.

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by Hiwa

I've used a 24 inch steel truck wheel from the dump for 20 some years. works great. While your at the dump , go to the Fridge dept. (haha) and look for those old wire shelves or stove shelves. They make great grills ( sterilize by burning them in first.)

x2 and if you sit them on bricks and leave the centre in them they naturally draw, use a lot less wood and burn great, plus they throw a pile of heat once warmed up. The ash falls through the holes in the center of the rim and rarely require cleaning out. We do the same with a 15" truck rim for small fires out hunting.