Font of all knowledge that is NSC .......I want a chiminea

swindonseagull · Apr 24, 2015

What sort do I buy? Clay? Steel or cast iron and why?
Budget £120 looking on 2 websites.

http://www.chimineashop.co.uk/
http://www.primrose.co.uk/chimineas-c-1299_1169.html?src=suggest

Any suggestions?

Dolph Ins · Apr 25, 2015

I find the fire bowls are a lot more effective.

Nibble · Apr 25, 2015

Got a fire bowl and a chiminea, use the chimenea more. Mine is cast iron, but I think clay looks nicer. If you go for iron do treat it with outdoor heatproof paint and cover it in winter as they do rust over time.

Westdene Seagull · Apr 25, 2015

I've got a clay one - love it. It has cracked a bit but it's made it look better. Mine cost about £50 and I've had it for about 5 years.

backson · Apr 25, 2015

"A sweep is as lucky, as lucky can be..."

Triggaaar · Apr 25, 2015

What are the clay ones like over winter, do they need putting away or covering?

BLOCK F · Apr 25, 2015

Got a couple of clay ones. They are fine except when the wind is blowing all over the place, then you can get a bit smokey..........well you can where we live right by the sea.

Westdene Seagull · Apr 25, 2015

Triggaaar said:
What are the clay ones like over winter, do they need putting away or covering?

I've never covered or put away mine and it seems quite happy in the bitter winds and frosts we've had here in Hangleton over the last few years.

LamieRobertson · Apr 25, 2015

Triggaaar said:
What are the clay ones like over winter, do they need putting away or covering?

I'm guessing they wouldn't like extreme cold ..so no problem if u live locally

LamieRobertson · Apr 25, 2015

Westdene Seagull said:
I've never covered or put away mine and it seems quite happy in the bitter winds and frosts we've had here in Hangleton over the last few years.

What bitter winds and frosts would that be then

Triggaaar · Apr 25, 2015

backson said:
"A sweep is as lucky, as lucky can be..."

Good luck will rub off when I shakes 'ands wiv you

BLOCK F · Apr 25, 2015

Triggaaar said:
What are the clay ones like over winter, do they need putting away or covering?

Mine have survived the winter outside without covers,but it probably is best to buy a cover or put them away, although we sometimes have them lit when we are mad enough to have a winter bbq with mulled wine etc. Good fun.

Triggaaar · Apr 25, 2015

Sounds like clay is the answer. Having to paint and put away an iron one sounds far too annoying.

Can you burn left over wood inside them, or does it have to be briquettes or similar?

Westdene Seagull · Apr 25, 2015

Triggaaar said:
Sounds like clay is the answer. Having to paint and put away an iron one sounds far too annoying.

Can you burn left over wood inside them, or does it have to be briquettes or similar?

I've burnt almost everything from paperwork to left over decking planks. Use the odd firelighter and you can get anything to burn - even mother-in-laws.

Official Old Man · Apr 25, 2015

Aldi have a special next Thursday
http://catalog.aldi.com/emag/en_GB/print/Week18UKLeaflet/

Triggaaar · Apr 25, 2015

Westdene Seagull said:
Use the odd firelighter and you can get anything to burn - even mother-in-laws.

I think we need to take this to PM

Triggaaar · Apr 25, 2015

I remember the good times said:
Aldi have a special next Thursday
http://catalog.aldi.com/emag/en_GB/print/Week18UKLeaflet/

£25, 80cm x 33cm.

NSC Chimenea experts - what size is the right size? Advantages and disadvantages of large vs small?

PS - Inspired thread swindonseagull

Ludensian Gull · Apr 25, 2015

£24.99 Aldi from next Thurs

Nibble · Apr 25, 2015

We burn all sorts in it. Great when you've done some garden clearing. The Christmas tree went up a treat when chopped up. Although to be fair to the kids I shouldn't really have done that drunk on Christmas Eve.

Stumpy Tim · Apr 25, 2015

This is timely... We are making this tough decision ourselves right now

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