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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2007 20:50:55 GMT
Finally got round to getting a new incinerator bin and was wondering if anyone had any tips in getting them hot enough to start burning the garden waste. Got a heck of lot of stuff to burn after cutting down my lavatera today so any tips (particularly cost effective ones) greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
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Post by andy on Sept 19, 2007 12:46:39 GMT
I would imagine that you need to get the thing lit then just burn the waste. You could add some charcoal or coal after you have initially lit it to keep things ticking over.
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 19, 2007 13:50:18 GMT
We just bung some stuff in, light it and it goes VERY well! You can always stick some scrunched up newspaper at the bottom as if you were making up a coal fire?
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Post by Dutchy on Sept 19, 2007 16:59:59 GMT
Silly question perhaps but as I am clearing MssK allotment and have about miles of firestuff.
What is the difference between an incinerator and a simple fire stand.
Would you advise getting one? Incinerator that is.
Does it burn cleaner?
Can I bung the recently cut plumtree in it or should I wait as the wood is relatively fresh?
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Post by Chuckles on Sept 25, 2007 22:01:19 GMT
I used to use one of those dustbin type incinerators for smaller branches and garden rubbish that needed burning, also a good way to get rid of old paper work too. Problems I found were they soon got blocked at the bottom as stuff burnt down and dropped, the air didn't circulate then and the fire wasn't as figurous. I used to put a couple of bricks in the bottom and then put some heavier branches on top to make a cavity underneath.
Also they don't last long either, soon got weak from the heat and also if they got wet in them they rusted and collapsed. I found an old galvanised dustbin lasts much longer. Make some holes in the bottom and sides low down and place it on some bricks.
As far as getting them hot, you need to get them going with a small amount in first, once thats hot just add more. Once you get a good bit of heat in the bottom it will take care of itself really.
I still my old dustbin but mainly have a bonfire now on a neighbours garden that is not used ;D you can't beat a good bonfire ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 26, 2007 6:28:58 GMT
Silly question perhaps but as I am clearing MssK allotment and have about miles of firestuff. What is the difference between an incinerator and a simple fire stand. Would you advise getting one? Incinerator that is. Does it burn cleaner? Can I bung the recently cut plumtree in it or should I wait as the wood is relatively fresh? Hi dutchy. Wood tends to burn better if left to dry/season. We do this with wood we've cut for the house fires. OH chops it, stacks it and leaves it for a year or two outside. And different woods burn differently too but OH knows more about that than me. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2007 11:21:45 GMT
Many thanks for all the tips and responses. Managed to get it going and smoked out virtually all of the neighbourhood, but it made light work of the huge amount of branches I'd cut off the lavatera. The buddleia's getting the chop next, but I think I'll be warning the neighbours first this time.
The thing was actually still hot for two days after so I was glad I checked it first before tipping it out. I'm presuming it's okay to use the ashes for my flowers as I was mainly burning wood with some coal?
Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2007 13:40:09 GMT
If things are really dry it should spark up no problems, if you are burning a fair bit of greenery and the air is moist from rain etc it is best to get it going with newspaper and cardboard to build up a bit of heat and then fling the stuff in.
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Post by Chuckles on Sept 28, 2007 15:45:29 GMT
Had my burny bin going today, had a few personal papers that needed burning along with a few bits from the garden. Don't whatever you do don't do what I did today. I had the lid on but at an angle, went to put some more bits in and knew the lid would be hot so I used my coat as a glove. Burnt two lovely holes on the inside of my coat  Also one time when I couldn't get it going so I poured a cup full of petrol from the lawn mower can into it and put the lid back on, left it a while and then drop a lighted piece of paper in the chimney bit  I nearly cleared the fence. When the flame hit the fumes it went with hell of a bang, blew the lid up in the air about 10ft. I'm much safer with a bonfire honestly ;D |
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 28, 2007 17:38:52 GMT
Had my burny bin going today, had a few personal papers that needed burning along with a few bits from the garden. Don't whatever you do don't do what I did today. I had the lid on but at an angle, went to put some more bits in and knew the lid would be hot so I used my coat as a glove. Burnt two lovely holes on the inside of my coat Also one time when I couldn't get it going so I poured a cup full of petrol from the lawn mower can into it and put the lid back on, left it a while and then drop a lighted piece of paper in the chimney bit I nearly cleared the fence. When the flame hit the fumes it went with hell of a bang, blew the lid up in the air about 10ft. I'm much safer with a bonfire honestly ;D Glad to hear it Chuckles. ;D |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Sept 29, 2007 16:06:54 GMT
We use an old 'oil drum'  don't worry...it didn't have oil in it at any stage...I do love a bonfire tho...good luck with your bin DG...any chance of cooking a few chestnuts whilst you are getting rid of the garden waste <slurpsmiley> |
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don't worry...it didn't have oil in it at any stage...I do love a bonfire tho...good luck with your bin DG...any chance of cooking a few chestnuts whilst you are getting rid of the garden waste <slurpsmiley>