Do-It-Yourself Fire Pit Burners Kits Buying Guide

Fire pit burners are one of the many devices and equipment you could set up in your home without professional services. Burners represent the most important part of a fire pit. And for you to fix them yourself, you would need to be sure of what you are doing. There are a couple factors to consider before buying your DIY Fire Pit Burners Kits. These factors will determine whether you would find installing and using the burners exciting or not. This article talks in-depth about the necessary things to look out for when choosing a DIY fire pit burner kit.

What is contained in a fire pit burner kit?

The first check for buying a fire pit burner kit is to know if the kit has all that is required to install a working burner. A complete kit should have the following or more

• Burner
• Pan( for holding burner in position)
• Gas control knob( for turning gas supply on or off)
• Ignition(for starting fire)
• Air mixer(Adds air to propane gas before burning)
• Hoses( for connecting the burner to natural gas line or propane tank)
• Thermocouple(helps keep you safe from gas poisoning)

Factors to consider when buying a burner kit

It is also important to look at the qualities of the burner and choose the best that would work out perfectly for you. Here are some factors to consider here

Firstly, you should consider the stuff your fire pit burner is made of. Burners are made basically with metals but the difference in metals lies in their individual characteristics and these characteristics dictate which is better than the other. Fire pit burners are made from 

• Stainless steel
•  Aluminum
•  Brass 
• Steel

 We recommend stainless steel made burners because they are durable and quite reliable. So, as you go for your fire pit burner kit, be reminded that stainless steel made burners are the best for you.

Next you should consider how big or small your fire pit burner should be. Since it is a DIY project, you probably had been the one who built your fire pit. As such, you would know how wide or narrow the opening is. That should help you know the size of burner to buy. To get the perfect burner size for your fire pit, you should go with the measurement of the interior diameter of your fire pit. Don't forget to consider the burner pan as well. It would be interesting to know that the size of the burner doesn't necessarily determine how hot or fast it burns. Rather the heat output depends more on the gas control knob opening and the type of gas you use.

Fire pit burners come in a variety of shapes. Basically, all shapes are good and do not contribute much to how hot the fire burns or not. But for the sake of personal preferences and for aesthetic purposes, burners are made in different shapes. The most common burner shapes are

• Square
• Penta(Star shaped)
• Round
• Tree
• S shaped burners
• H shaped burners
• Linear

The type of gas you decide to use has a way of affecting the contents of your burner kit. The point is this; if you are using propane gas, the kit should contain a hose that would be long enough for connecting the burner to the gas tank. In a situation where the fire pit is built permanently, the gas tank could be adjusted to fit the connection. On the other hand, if you are connecting the burner to a natural gas main line, and the fire pit is a permanent type, you might require more hoses for the connection. So, it is advised that you take cognizance of how lengthy or not, your hose is with respect to the type of gas connection you would be using.

Note: professional installation services are advised for natural gas connections. Always choose safety.

Now that you know exactly what you need, it is time to choose the brand to buy from. And because we are always looking out for your safety and satisfaction, we believe that Recreation Outfitters is the brand for you. With your safety and satisfaction as a priority, you wouldn't regret buying from them.