How do you remove the ash ... where does it go?
1757175
Like has been mentioned, just turn it upside down and shake it out, there isn't a lot of ash, but what you get is a very fine , white ash. I collect this in a bin, and when there is enough, mix it with diatomaceous earth and peat moss , and put it in the chicken coop. The chickens LOVE to take dust baths in it!
1757176
The stove is for cooking so you don't use it for too long. You dump the ash out afterwards. It just collects at the bottom but there is not too much build up:
1757177
To dump ash, lift stove by handles and turn upside down and give a couple of shakes. I empty into a metal bowl and then throw on kitchen compost bin. Keeps fruit flies down. Or dump in garden or on lawn. A full meal's burn will give 1/2 cup of ashes or less.
1022381
You need to remove the logs and use only the lava rocks. This is the only way I got rid of the soot which was considerable, even coated my newly stained deck badly which really sucks. Wish I would have realized this before using the logs which instantly turned black upon using them along with soot floating off. I haven't tried different logs since the look of the flames with lava rocks only look great to me and my wife. I had to scrub my deck to get the soot off which wasn't easy. I think the quality of logs is low since I have been using a natural gas fire place in my house, two of them, for 18 years with no sign of soot or the logs turning black. You need to remove the logs and use only the lava rocks. This is the only way I got rid of the soot which was considerable, even coated my newly stained deck badly which really sucks. Wish I would have realized this before using the logs which instantly turned black upon using them along with soot floating off. I haven't tried different logs since the look of the flames with lava rocks only look great to me and my wife. I had to scrub my deck to get the soot off which wasn't easy. I think the quality of logs is low since I have been using a natural gas fire place in my house, two of them,... » Read More You need to remove the logs and use only the lava rocks. This is the only way I got rid of the soot which was considerable, even coated my newly stained deck badly which really sucks. Wish I would have realized this before using the logs which instantly turned black upon using them along with soot floating off. I haven't tried different logs since the look of the flames with lava rocks only look great to me and my wife. I had to scrub my deck to get the soot off which wasn't easy. I think the quality of logs is low since I have been using a natural gas fire place in my house, two of them, for 18 years with no sign of soot or the logs turning black. « Show Less
1006225
Simply wait for the ashes to cool and scoop them out with a small shovel or garden tool
184838
I would make a fure,if that is still possible, get the wood hot, then pour a couple scoops of Rutland,over the hot coals. The heat activates the chemical. You may have to build a couple of fires, until that creosote turns brown, then it is dried out
93131
I lit the charcoal and closed it and let it burn the substance off. Then next day I used a grill brush on it. Cleaned off great.
885276
I put a 1/2" right angle bend across the tip of a dollar store pancake flipper and use it to pull the ashes out like a hoe - some sort of loop or hook device - [fried egg ring on a stick ] - or a bent piece of tubing or metal strip might work better - you can buy $20 stuff like on amazon that is manufactured for the purpose - if you need to look professional for your guests. - Big Green Egg Ash Tool - or - Bayou Classic Ash Rake
227712
Make sure the ash is not hot then dump it into a small plastic bag and put it out with your garbage.
31352
Bottom doesn't open up. You have to use the scoop to remove any ash build up.
1014877
The best way to handle this is to line the bottom with aluminum foil. Take care to not cover the vents in the side. I can usually do four to five cooks before emptying the ashes. If you are careful lifting the foil you will get 95% of the ashes and can just brush the rest out or dump.
184043
Not messy at all. Clean out the pit after usage.I have one 3' away from my pool. No ash anywhere and is a decorative friendly.
751773
Just grab the brush head and pull it off. Otherwise, run the brush under hot water an then pull it off
986009
The filter is superfine. I brushed it out, rinsed and reused it. The vac left our fireplace spotless. Not one wisp of ash or speck of ember remained. It should do a perfect job for your project.
2174795
Yes, I would recommend putting the ashes in with a little toothpick, it's not difficult, I love it.
318002
Get yourself a grillbasket. I use a stainless steel Weber intended for holding food, but I use it to hold charcoal or wood. After the fire dies, I can gently lift it out and sift 99% of the ashes wherever I want. What's left underneath is easy to wipe or vacuum out, Any unburnt coals are left for reuse.
520850
When I have to remove it about once a year, its on a round metal drum. And it is a pain, takes solvent to soften it then I use puddy knifes to scrape it off. Best way I found and I have been removing this stuff for about 15 years. The solvent I use is a commercial strength but aceton from like home depot will probably work just as well.
1269678
I am not a smoker - so I don't have first hand experience - but yes - I believe you can. There is a small 'deflector' inside the opening, you can see in the picture - to rub off the burnt ash.
1904067
The filter is supplied with the machine. It looks like some sort of synthetic and does an excellent job filtering out ash. The machine itself just has enough power to get by.