DIY Patio Heater / Fire-Pit

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7 жыл бұрын

How to make a patio heater from empty gas/propane tanks.
First of all DO NOT cut into a gas/propane tank unless you know what you are doing! Even though the tank may appear empty there is a risk of explosion and fire. The tanks I used were empty and had their valves removed. They were then filled with water to remove any remaining gas, emptied then refilled again to be sure. The tanks were then left in the open air for a few weeks to vent before being used. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
FYI : It has since been brought to my attention that it may be frowned upon to cut open or modify a gas/propane cylinders in some parts of the world! Be sure to check and follow your local rules and regulations.
Here are some of the many KZfaq tutorials I watched before attempting it:
• degassing used cylinders
• How To Remove A Valve ...
• How to Open a Propane ...
• how I clean a propane ...
All I had to purchase for this project was the 4 inch(100mm) steel tube for the chimney part. It cost €12. The hinge nuts and bolts and the high temperature I already had. I reckon it would have cost about €20 if i had to purchase them.
It is a fairly easy project to do but there is a lot of cutting grinding and sanding. I decided to burn the paint off the cylinder as it was difficult the get it off with the grinder. Thanks for watching !
Music: KZfaq audio library.

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@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924 2 жыл бұрын

These can look great on a patio and a good way of reusing something, I think however they do need a grate being a wood fire and a flat plate on top for a kettle or frying pan , they make a great BBQ as well. Some of the designs are astonishing.

@rhinomite5203 3 жыл бұрын

the best part is the rocket effect at the top of the chimney pipe, great little project and up cycle

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@WADYNASTY77 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job literally one of the best ones I’ve seen. Keep it up

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joel!!

@waynedarkninja509 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent build and inspiration. I've got two purged 12kg tanks. Brilliant video. Just subscribed !

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Wayne!

@jonbray6861 7 жыл бұрын

Really like this idea, I've voted for you on the instructables outdoor contest!

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Hi John, thank you & thank you very much for voting for me!

@jcboland79 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Well done and thanks for the inspiration 😀

@EamonWalshDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James 👍

@hamish2202 4 жыл бұрын

love the stick welding can look much cleaner or just as nice as mig welds if ur good and very strong

@DonDomel 6 жыл бұрын

genius ! Greetings from Poland !

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Dzięki DonDomel!!

@MikeTheMaker1 6 жыл бұрын

Nice build. You should add a grate in the bottom, since you have that tapered bottom it would fit in really nicely.

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! I must do that.

@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594 2 жыл бұрын

Grates are highly over rated and not always necessary.

@davewilliams355 7 жыл бұрын

That's great mate.

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave!

@robertantwi 6 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!!

@muddyfences5559 7 жыл бұрын

Great job.

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Muddy Fences!

@ahmedosmen457 Жыл бұрын

Shukran my friend

@beachfiredude 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Thank you for sharing

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@markmillard6495 9 ай бұрын

luv it but from my experience you should drill 8 x 20mm holes about 6 inches from the top of the chimney pipe to get a secondary burn and take away the smoke

@EamonWalshDIY 9 ай бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks very much for the tip.

@roadhog4948 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid👍

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@boneal4942 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you B!

@billsummy2412 7 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bill !!!!!!!!!!!

@migrue5859 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@Crimsen13 6 жыл бұрын

You should totally add a few cast iron pans to this so that you can use it to cook also! Don't know how to do it but I'm sure it could be done and it'd be awesome!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea CrimsenKnight.

@garygerard4290 4 жыл бұрын

the peak cut in the opening/door looks nice filling the base with concrete would make is more stable a rack above the smoke stake would let you boil a pot of water in short time nice work - good editing

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!

@juancjacob5563 6 жыл бұрын

That looms so cool! Im going to give a try. I have a couple os those thanks. Oh by the way u have a new subscriber!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Juanc Jacob!

@user-qu8jc4mt1l 5 жыл бұрын

잘 보고갑니다...b^ ^

@chopperpaul1 6 жыл бұрын

nice work

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Just checked out you page, did you make all the ones in your video? If so cool work! think the one steam engine looking one is my favorite.

@chopperpaul1 6 жыл бұрын

yes mate all mine made a lot more since that video

@chopperpaul1 6 жыл бұрын

yes mate all mine but ive made a lot more since that video

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Ya serious? fair play, is there much of a demand for them.

@Goombanegro 6 жыл бұрын

Dang son what did you do to your left finger!? Awsome VID!!!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you King Koopa! well spotted I caught it between the hitch on a trailer and a car. Worst pain ever!

@campingwoodstovemakingtv4898 5 жыл бұрын

Good~!

@1wheeldrive751 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I wonder if maybe you could have used another tank on top with a secondary air intake for seconday combustion to cut the amount of smoke?

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that could work. When it is lit first there is a some smoke bit when the fire gets going and it warms up there is very little smoke.

@joshr5520 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool!! I was hoping the build wouldn't require welding (I don't have a welder unfortunately), but this is a very nice build. Thanks for sharing!! :-)

@charles2917 6 жыл бұрын

Use super glue

@MomoMomo-yn8if 6 жыл бұрын

Charles lol

@russargabright 6 жыл бұрын

You can use J-B Weld high temp(I did on the chimney on the one I built),and to connect the 2 tanks together use a short pipe nipple the right size. No welding required.

@rob-artfarmingnz6138 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite, I would of shifted the chimney to the back so you can cook on top tho 😉

@EamonWalshDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, good idea.

@RussianGirlsWorkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Good Job! Soon I will also cut my gas tank =))

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anastasia!!!

@danieljohnson327 5 жыл бұрын

sweet

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel

@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice build ! The door is a little tall for my taste, but I would use it as a wood burning stove. Is your only air intake the through holes from the valves butted together ; on the bottom ??

@dosomethingfun2332 6 жыл бұрын

How well does it work? Does it warp at all? How much heat goes out the top?

@roostercogburn809 6 жыл бұрын

I'll take two please...

@supernewuser 6 жыл бұрын

Cool project. Did that have any impact on the grass under where you had the fire pit sitting?

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The heat does not travel down to the bottom section at all.

@maxcorbett5926 3 жыл бұрын

Great stove. Very well done. You really should wear gloves when welding and grinding. Welding gives off UV light and FIRE.

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Max.

@footer65 2 жыл бұрын

So does the sun🤔

@martinsylvester1823 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel Eamon, thank you. I am also am mad into making stuff, lucky can also weld and fabricate and have a good work shop. Can you advise please, I am starting a project based upon (inspired) by your video using a 47 kg tank. Have had for many years and left valve open to get rid of as much fumes as possible. Do you happen to know if they come off anti clock wise or clockwise? Want to purge with water just to be on safe side before I start fabricating.

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, thank you. If I remember correctly it was anti clockwise to open and it was extremely tight. They definitely need to be purged. I filled them with water to remove any remaining gas, emptied then refilled again. I then left them outside open air for a few weeks to vent before being used.

@cherylabel2250 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how to use a propane patio heater as a propane fire pit to take camping? I have a patio heater just sitting around with zero use and I need a propane fire pit to go camping...so confusing how to repurpose this heater into a fire pit.

@Tony-og5up 6 жыл бұрын

You need to add a stove pipe rain cap with wire mesh to keep rain, snow, bees and birds out of it. Plus it would look cool. ha ha

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony.

@acuraintegra101 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering why not fill it with wet sand and cut it shouldn't that suppress the gas? Just wondering if that would make it any faster?

@Gkir1 3 жыл бұрын

Any particular hinges to use

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I used a 4 inch stainless steel butt hinge and it has worked perfect. See here for more: www.instructables.com/DIY-Patio-Heaterfire-Pit/

@benlanciano3524 Жыл бұрын

How do you safley empty the tank ?

@EamonWalshDIY Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, there are some links in the description area under the video on how it can be done safely.

@josephcampese5347 5 жыл бұрын

Spark arrestor.

@jacobreedt2174 3 жыл бұрын

Where does the ash go?

@tedlonge8322 3 жыл бұрын

How dose it hold up with the heat over time.? Also is the base cool enough to place on a deck?

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ted, Its holding up great. I give it a coat of heat resistant paint once or twice a year. I use it on a concrete patio but I have used it on grass before and it did not scorch the grass.

@spacecaptain9188 8 ай бұрын

You warned us that it has to be washed out, but you didn't tell us what it was. More info needed!

@EamonWalshDIY 8 ай бұрын

Water, there is more info and links in the description under the video.

@mongoliansheepfarmer1097 6 жыл бұрын

Think you might need to insulate that handle

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Asbestos fingers :-)

@jasond9327 6 жыл бұрын

Can i ask - do you get much smoke escape from the door? i built one of these with a larger tank - same door as yours but smoke comes out or fire smoulders when door closed - do you think bigger(wider pipe needed?) or taller pipe? im using a sacf holding pipe as the chimney flue. Thanks man - yours looks class!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, thanks. I only get a little after lighting it. When it heats up and the fire gets going it stops. I used a 4 inch pipe on mine I wouldn't use anything smaller than that. It may also be an air intake problem, you could start by drilling a few holes on the side or bottom to see if that helps.

@DaddyBear3000 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the fire is being starved of oxygen. If the wood isn’t seasoned it will smoke more and kill the fire itself and likewise if the breather holes are too small.

@jasond9327 6 жыл бұрын

Eamon Walsh DIY hey Eamon, it’s getting that time of year in Ireland to fire these up and I was wondering where you bought your steel pipe from? Iv tried to find locals here in cork at steel merchants and they are mental money 50-70€ per meter just wondering where you bought yours for €12? Thanks.

@bobthorn453 6 жыл бұрын

Was a bitt hard on ya mate but im shore it was fun build respect brother no hard feelings u did great for an outdoors product perfect just wanted u to know though i doubt u dont

@mattthomas4026 6 жыл бұрын

if my friends saw me putting a tank like that in a fire they would think I've lost my mind

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Why :-)

@blueissocool 2 жыл бұрын

Did you deburr the door and any of the other edges or is it as sharp as a knife? 🔪

@EamonWalshDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I did indeed.

@Gkir1 3 жыл бұрын

How do you check for straightness of the chimney pipe?

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

👀 Just by eye Gary. I tacked it and took a few steps back to see. A good hammer will do any fine adjustments. If it looks straight it is straight 😃

@chuckbarrage8167 2 жыл бұрын

We had a saying at work, "Eyes were made before levels".

@PeterWest70 4 жыл бұрын

Why not weld the hinge? Good design!

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, no particular reason

@PeterWest70 4 жыл бұрын

Eamon Walsh DIY just seems less laborious - I like the door cut!

@grantwes 6 жыл бұрын

I agree this is a cool Idea. But as a person that burns wood a lot. This thing needs some addition to get 2 thumbs up. #1 if you could add a tray that regulated Air intake and #2 doubles as Ash collection, this would be right on. I’m telling you getting the ash out of this thing is gonna be a pain every time. Adding a latch to the door handle is a must. This way if a log falls over inside the fire it can’t fall out and onto your floor

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant.

@4wdonamission 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you went to the effort of burning the paint off, then cleaning the Ash off and then later using a flap disc, could you not just do flap disc to remove paint and miss out the dirty burning and clean up tasks??

@EamonWalshDIY 2 жыл бұрын

It would not come off with the flap disc.

@4wdonamission 2 жыл бұрын

Must be stronger paint than what's on mine as comes off with no effort at all with either a flap disc or surface strip/prep disc.

@EamonWalshDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@4wdonamission Yeah must be different, I would have loved it if it came off with just the flap disc.

@coastalplayer 2 жыл бұрын

how many fingerprints have been lost since 2017 to that knob when its hot ?

@jogaspard5190 6 жыл бұрын

@akshayrajput2488 4 жыл бұрын

What is it used for?

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

To keep warm.

@akshayrajput2488 4 жыл бұрын

@@EamonWalshDIY inside house?

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

No, its for outside.

@uknowulikethat4042 7 жыл бұрын

looks good, meat smoker mmmmm

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks uKNOWuLIKE that.. Now your talking!!

@brazilcreative1063 6 жыл бұрын

I did not see the usefulness of this project, what's the use?😕😕😕😕😕😕

@chrismclean8211 5 жыл бұрын

*BRAZIL *CREATIVE* incinerate dead bodies of trolls, what else?

@bobthorn453 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry to say but its not good the idea though is on the right side but lots of mistakes no air intakes nither primary or secondary witch results in bad burning no eficiency no ash colector all wrong

@tommywright8369 6 жыл бұрын

Bob Thorn , agreed. Metal handle? Ouch! Wood handle for sure.

@letusbefree5638 6 жыл бұрын

Fuck off looser

@SBVCP 6 жыл бұрын

instead of insulting like an inmature child, give reasons and arguments. otherwise you are doing nothing but insulting your own intelligence

@BlueGamerDude 6 жыл бұрын

SaimonVcp He never insulted he just gave criticism

@kennybo-iy2ed 5 жыл бұрын

the door's not air tight' more than enough air for a fire.

@jshshoaoaphd5231 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and great project but please at least put a warning about using safety gear when welding and grinding especialy using grinder shield when using zip disc because lot of begginers watch this kind of videos and they dont have expirience like you using grinder so please for the future vids use more safety gear for better example. But please keep making projects. Thanks

@katatonos1 6 жыл бұрын

Arc welding with no gloves... SMFH

@Adam-mf9cl 6 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.