FABULOUS FIREPITS

Yes, Fabulous Firepits are still trading...

23/3/2023

It's been a tough couple of years, but Fabulous Firepits are still trading and we expect to continue to trade as we have found a manufacturer in Sheffield who is helping us with production.

Sadly, we had to close our own factory due to rising costs. We are hoping to expand our fire pit range over the next year.

Initially, we are focusing production on our Square Smokeless fire pit. These are currently available on a 2 week timeframe. Grills for these will also be in production soon.

We do still have a small number of our collapsible fire pits available to order today if you don't mind a little smoke!

Eric Barfield
Director

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The story of Fabulous Firepits

26/3/2022

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We set up Fabulous Firepits in the middle of the pandemic in July 2020 with the goal of building fire pits that lasted and the expectation that, as a business, we'd last too. Sadly we recently took the decision to scale down and possibly close the business.

We have faced a plethora of challenges since we started the business. We've seen steel prices rise by 300%. We've seen paint prices rise by 20%. We've seen our marketing costs rise by over 400%. Availability of welding gas and paint has also left us unable to make fire pits at times adding to stress levels and costs.

But there have been many positives on this journey. We have fulfilled the dream of building high quality fire pits that last and we sold over 700 in our 1.5 years of trading. I have personally fulfilled a dream of running a D2C (Direct to Consumer) business with personalisation of the product at it's core. We sold over £250k worth of fire pits, impressive for less than 2 years of trading. We have many satisfied customers and a very very small number of returns. (I could count them on one hand.)

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Outdoor Heating Ideas & Options

22/5/2021

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Where outdoor heating is concerned it can be very difficult to make a choice. There are many competing technologies and trying to decide which is best can be a challenge.

Factor in running costs, availability of product and ethical considerations and you can find yourself stymied or making a decision out of haste or convenience that will leave a big hole in your wallet and a product that fails to deliver or is too expensive to run.

Be aware too that there are a lot of vested interests out there trying to persuade you to click through their Amazon & Wayfair affiliate links with "best product" reviews which exclude products that should be considered.

I'll say now that I also have a vested interest. I want you to consider buying one of our wood burning fire pits. Why? Because I believe they offer great value for money, they actually deliver enough practical heat to be fit for purpose and they are better for the environment than all the other more technical outdoor heating options out there.

Read on to discover why...

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Ready to Burn Wood Legislation in the UK

19/5/2021

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What is the Ready to Burn legislation and what does it mean to you if you own a fire pit and want to burn wood?

In summary, this legislation is about reducing harmful unburnt wood particulates in the atmosphere. Emissions of these particulates are particularly high when burning wetter wood in home appliances for heating such as wood stoves and wood burners. Some recent research shows that particles from wood burning appliances are more prevalent than emissions from cars.

The upshot of the legislation is that from 1st May 2021 it is illegal to sell logs in small quantities with a moisture content greater than 20%. What are smaller quantities? Less than 2 cubic metres, which covers most wood sales except when buying by the truckload!

Read on to find out how this affects you as a fire pit user...

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Is it possible to have a smokeless fire pit?

16/5/2021

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One of the most annoying things about sitting around a fire with friends is the potential for smoke. When it's windy, this can lead to you having to move around the fire as the smoke changes direction.

The good news is that you can almost eliminate smoke from fire pits once they are burning. You can also now buy a smokeless fire pit. Read on to find out how to reduce smoke in your fire pit.

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How to choose a fire pit

17/2/2021

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If you've not had a fire pit before, buying one can be very confusing. With a wide choice of fire pits and chimineas on the market, it can be difficult to decide which one to buy. Here are a few things to consider:

1. Fire Pit Size - Size matters.
2. Fire Pit Design - Shape, Colour & Style.
3. Fire Pit Features - Intended uses, portability.
3. Fire Pit Durability - Quality of materials.
4. Fire Pit Cost - Cheap vs longer life
5. Fire Pit Availability - Soon or in a few weeks?
6. Fire Pit Safety - Is it dangerous?

Let's take a look at these considerations in more detail...

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How to convert your Fabulous Firepit into a table

19/10/2020

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A 60cm square fire pit with 60cm square grey splashback.

Our fabulous fire pits can be easily converted into a table when not in use as a fire pit.

A table top cover will also help keep the weather out and keep your sand or ash bed relatively dry.

Find out how to convert your fire pit into a table...

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It's time to roast chestnuts

18/10/2020

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The squirrels are very busy at this time of year collecting chestnuts and burying them. It's relaxing to watch them carrying these large nuts in their mouths and then burying them in the ground with their human-like paws.

But don't miss out yourself, chestnuts roasted on an open fire are delicious!

Read on to find out how to roast a perfect chestnut...

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