What does it mean to say that a fire pit is a 90,000 BTU system? What exactly is a BTU and does it really make a difference? For a grill, a high number of BTUs can seem impressive, but may not make much difference in its cooking power because for a grill, BTUs must be balanced in design and the size of the burners is also important. For a firepit, however, the power is in the BTUs and 90,000 BTU firepits are quite powerful and make a beautiful addition to any outdoor landscaping.
There are many types of firepits available to match any budget or landscaping. You can put in something as basic as a brick firewall around a hole in the ground to the gorgeous 90,000 BTU firepits with the lovely glowing colorful glass fire rocks. You can build your own firepit or you can have one built; you can find plans online or in books to help you design the new focal point of your yard.
A firepit is more than a campfire in your backyard; it can be a wonderful place to relax with friends after a delicious backyard barbecue or a place to enjoy the waning hours of the evening all alone. Whether you are roasting marshmallows over the flickering flames or sipping some wine in the soft glow of colorful glass rocks laid out in an intricate design, 90,000 BTU firepits are an echo of history. The use of a firepit goes back to the dawn of man.
It was a communal meeting spot, a place to gather at the end of day to compare notes and plan for tomorrow.
A BTU, or British thermal unit, is a unit of measure defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of liquid water by one degree Fahrenheit. For heating, cooling and cooking, BTU is understood to mean BTU per hour, it is an indication of the amount of heat a burner emits. What the consumer needs to remember is that the higher the number of BTUs, the more fuel the unit burns. You can get 90,000 BTU firepits that burn either natural gas or liquid propane, natural gas being the less expensive.
One thing all firepits have in common is their purpose: a firepit is designed to keep a fire in safe confines. The area you choose for your firepit should be clear of brush, dried vegetation or low hanging tree branches. It should be placed away from wooden buildings or any areas where there are flammable elements. As your firepit is going to be a place for relaxation or socializing, these guidelines should be easy to follow. If you are installing or having installed one of the decorative 90,000 BTU firepits with decorative glass rocks, you will want to make sure there is plenty of space for seating and even tables.
When you hear the phrase "hearth and home" it usually brings pleasant thoughts to mind, your firepit is an outdoor hearth. A 90,000 BTU firepit is a perfect place to gather to share thoughts of the day or dreams of the future.
