Dear Grillrost, I am interested by your set fire barrel + fire plate (100 cm), but a two questions remain. Your fire barrel is made of fine grain steel, and will rust. Is this fine grain steel a sort of weathering steel (such as corten steel), thus the rust will remain stable and protect the barrel, or another type of steel, for which the rust will deteriorate the structural resistance of the barrel over time ? In the second case, what is the durability of the barrel, knowing that there is great chances that it is stored outside. If I buy the set, it will be the plain barrel, without customisation. The customisation seems to add holes in the barrel, and thus, increases the oxygen arrival to the fire. Without the holes made for customisation, is the draw of the barrel enough to maintain the flame at a correct level ? Will the fire be smothered ? Thanks in advance for your answer. Sincerely yours, Jean-François M.
Dear Jean-François,
thank you very much for your interest in our fire barrel set with the 100 cm fire plate and for your detailed questions.
The fire barrel is made of solid fine-grain steel. This is not a weathering steel like Corten steel, but a high-quality, robust steel that deliberately develops a natural, beautiful reddish-brown rust patina over time. This surface rust is desired and gives the fire barrel its characteristic and authentic look.
If the barrel is not standing permanently in water and the bottom is protected from moisture, the durability is extremely high. Under normal outdoor use and proper placement, the fire barrel will last for many years – practically indefinitely. Regarding air supply: the barrel itself has no drilled holes. Nevertheless, the fire is supplied with sufficient oxygen through the internal support rails. This ensures a clean, stable flame and a relatively low-smoke combustion. The fire will not be smothered.
We ship around 500 of these sets per year and receive very positive feedback from our customers regarding performance, durability, and ease of use.
If you have any further questions, we will be happy to assist you.
Sincerely yours, Matthias, Grillrost.com BBQ GmbH
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