Over Firing a Clay Chiminea
- Post created by: Victoria S.
- 28 Feb 2022
Over firing Clay Chimineas is not only likely to cause damage to the chiminea, it can also be hazardous to your health and safety. The most common cause of over firing a chiminea is adding too much fuel to a fire or using an accelerant when starting a fire.
It is clear that a chiminea is being over fired when the flames protrude from the top or mouth of the chiminea. When this occurs, it is highly likely that the chiminea will damage or crack as a result of the intense heat from the large roaring fire.
The body of a clay chiminea will retain and radiate heat so it is not necessary to create a large roaring fire as this is only likely to cause damage or cracks. Due to the radiating properties of clay, you will find that a small or medium fire will be more than sufficient to create the warmth and ambience you require.
Results of Over Firing a Clay Chiminea
Although the most likely consequence of over firing a clay chiminea is for it to crack under the intense heat, it can cause more subtle, aesthetic and structural damage.
If your chiminea has a paint finish and it has been over fired, it is possible that the paint will begin to bubble and peel around the bowl region where the fire is contained.
Over firing your chiminea will also lead to black 'soot' forming around the mouth and top of the flue which may later weaken and crack.
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