We recommend using Nu-Flame Bioethanol Fuel, sold by PYRO. It is 100% recycled, smoke-free and made in the USA! It also produces less dark soot to stain your fire bowl.
You may also use 70% or 91% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
Notes:
- 70% isopropyl alcohol can sometimes be more difficult to ignite due to the lower concentration of alcohol.
- 99% isopropyl alcohol is not recommended but can be used. However, this concentration of will burn hotter, faster and may leave more burn residue.
- Bio ethanol/ethyl alcohol can be used but we recommend rubbing alcohol since it burns brighter, is more readily available and typically cheaper.
Not when buying the PYRO Fire Bowl by itself. Never to worry though because PYRO sells Nu-Flame Bioethanol Fuel as the perfect pairing with your Fire Bowl. All you will need at home is a long handled lighter or match!
Alternative you can buy and use easy-to-find rubbing alcohol as fuel. We recommend using only 70% or 91% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. You may even have this already in your home!
A full bowl (poured to 1 inch from the top) will typically last around 30 - 40 minutes. The actual burn time will be affected by ambient temperatures. Opened bioethanol or rubbing alcohol bottles exposed to air for longer periods of time will not burn as long.
Once filling the inset canister with Nu-Flame Bioethanol fuel, use a long-handled lighter or match to ignite the flame near the surface of the fuel.
No! This is the beauty of using Nu-Flame fuel for PYRO Fire Bowls. Bioethanol is smokefree and generates only trace amounts of water vapor and carbon dioxide.
It is important to note that all flames have the potential to produce some extent of carbon monoxide depending on the surrounding environment. Unlike many other forms of burning, bioethanol does NOT produce carbon monoxide or soot when burned in areas exposed to oxygen flow. Only in rare conditions (small, concealed spaces) would the burning of alcohol ever off-gas significant amounts of carbon monoxide.
Ideally, we recommend placing your Pyro Fire Bowl on a sturdy, wide and nonflammable surface. This recommendation is intended to mitigate the risk of the base itself failing or the Fire Bowl from being knocked off the edge. While we understand nonflammable surfaces are not always available, we just recommend taking all precautions to avoid spills when using wood surfaces.
We also recommend placing your Fire Bowl at least 5 feet below any ceilings or objects above. While some degree to heat will reach further up, the hottest areas will be within the first 3 feet, vertically.
Please see all included documentation for more safety tips.
Just like all fire and heat-producing objects (fireplaces, fire pits, stoves, etc) all precautions should be taken into account when using around young children (or pets!). The Fire Bowl should either be placed where it is unreachable to children (high and away from edges) or should be set in a location near sober, competent adults.
We still encourage children to take part in roasting marshmallows! Just under constant adult supervision.
The concrete bowl can get quite hot during use. Your Fire Bowl comes with a base pad which is intended to create a heat buffer between the bowl and the base surface. You should not move the bowl once ignited - since the bowl will not only be hot, but you run the risk of spilling the ignited bioethanol. If you would like to move the bowl after ignition, we recommend putting out the flame with the provided metal cap and picking up the bowl with oven mitts or towels. The top of the bowl tends to be the hottest, since it is closer to the open flame.
This is an important question that requires attention.
You should NEVER add fuel to an active flame.
We understand that you probably want to use your Fire Bowl for extended periods of time! Why wouldn't you?? After the flame goes out for the first time, you can simply add more Nu-Flame Bioethanol fuel to the metal canister before reigniting. If you are going to reuse the bowl multiple times during the evening, we recommend waiting in between flames to let the metal canister cool. Alternatively, you can take the canister out (with hand protection) and rinse with cool water first.
We bet that the majority of the time you will just wait until the alcohol has completely burned out from the bowl to end your session. However if you would like to put out the flame prior to the fuel burning out, you can simple bring out the included metal extinguishing cap and set it over the top of the bowl. The flame should cease immediately but always double check. So easy right?!
Certainly the best way to mitigate this risk is to be proactive in your preparation. These include placing the bowl on a sturdy, wide and nonflammable (if possible) surface to reduce the possibility of base itself failing or the bowl being knocked off the edge. The bowl should also only be handled by sober, competent adults.
However just like most heat or fire-producing items in your home, you should always have, and be aware of where the nearest fire extinguisher is. If your bowl was to spill during use, keep calm. Use the fire extinguisher to put it out.
We caution against using the Fire Bowl during situations with high wind or heavy rain. Where the wind and water themselves are less likely to put out the flame, there is a higher risk of the fuel blowing out of the bowl with enough wind force or droplets spilling out of the bowl when heavy rain hits the surface of the fuel. Snow is not a danger since the extra water melting into the bowl will only deconcentrate the alcohol content.
In most situations, moderate wind may just make the fuel more diffuclt to ignite.
Yes! This is where the function of the Pyro Fire Bowl really gets taken to a new level. While the most popular use is roasting marshmallows for S'mores nights inside, you also could use it to cook other common campfire foods like hot dogs, bread, bacon, etc. Just make sure you have a nonflammable plate nearby to rest the food. Also note that though the Fire Bowls themselves will not generate smoke, food that catches fire certainly will. Just be aware if you are cooking near sprinkler heads or smoke alarms.
It is not uncommon for small hairline cracks to develop on the top of the bowl after using. This is due to volumetric changes in the concrete material due to rapid temperature change. This may be more noticeable when lighting a cold bowl. If you live in a cold part of the country and your bowl has been sitting outside (for example upon initial delivery), you may want to let the bowl warm for a few hours inside before first using. This will mitigate crack propagation due to rapid temperature change from cold to hot.
If the hairline cracks are unsightly, you can typically remove them by sanding them from the surface. Often, the cracks will close back up once the bowl cools.
For irregularly large, numerous cracks that extend to the sides of the bowl, please contact us.
It is not absolutely necessary to clean the Fire Bowl components after every use. Though, we would still recommend that you intermittently clean the metal canister. Each use will leave some extent of burn residue along the inside face of the canister. You can clean this similar to how you would clean difficult grime from pots and pans. It is important to note that the metal material of the canister will darken from contact with the flame, primarily noticeable after its first use. This is common.
If any fuel or burn residue gets on the concrete shell itself, we would recommend cleaning as soon as possible to maintain the surface quality of the Fire Bowl. This is common if used outside where the wind may push the flame against the top surface of the bowl. For dirty smudges or burn reside on the concrete surface, it is best to clean by scraping with sand paper.
Yes. While you can certainly use your Fire Bowl outside, we recommend storing it inside while not in use. Otherwise temperature, rain and freeze-thaw cycles throughout the seasons could damage the concrete.
- Outer Diameter: 4 7/8" (12.4 cm)
- Height: 3 5/8" (9.2 cm) with base pad
-Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
You will receive the Pyro Fire Bowl with a removable stainless steel Burn Canister to hold fuel, a stainless steel metal Extinguisher Disc and an instruction/safety manual.
Note that the rubbing alcohol fuel is not included. However you can easily find these in most grocery stores or pharmacies! See other FAQ for the type of rubbing alcohol recommended.
It is important to note that concrete/cementitious materials are inherently defective materials with common surface imperfections, air voids and microcracks caused by the manufacturing and curing process. The intent of the design is to use a rough, raw concrete material that translates this "earthy" feel into a miniature fire pit. We also try to use samples in our marketing photography that represent the typical surface qualities of our product.
However, we understand that not all products will make it to the customer as intended. Significant chipping or discoloration could still be present that are not common to concrete. In these situations, we request that you email us with multiple photos within 30 days of delivery, so our team can review the product. For those situations where we agree the defects are significant, we will be happy to work with you to provide either a full refund or exchange, as requested.
Please see the Refund Policy on our website for more information.
Our Return Policy is truly UNMATCHED!
You have 30 days from the initial order date to let us know of any issues or concerns with your order. We will honor any and all requests for a full refund or exchange.
Even more incredible is that you don't have to worry about returning your item! Just keep it and get your money back.
We are THAT confident you will love it!
Please see the Refund Policy on our website for more information.
ALL SITUATIONS.
We are so confident you will love your Fire Bowl, we are willing to provide full refunds for any concern, and you won't even need to send it back!
Please see the Refund Policy on our website for more information.