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One Month Journey for My New BGE Chiminea

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    THEdexaTRON said:
    What are these thing used for?  Sorry I'm a noob. 
    For heat outdoors on a patio, though some people remove the tall chimney and place a small grate on top and use them to cook burgers or roast marshmallows. They are just cool! 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • NonaScott
    NonaScott Posts: 446
    THEdexaTRON said:
    What are these thing used for?  Sorry I'm a noob. 
    They are outdoor fireplaces. Chimineas are very popular and adorn almost every patio in Arizona.
    Narcoossee, FL

    LBGE, Nest, Mates, Plate Setter, Ash Tool. I'm a simple guy.
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    They work ok, but the little tv screen window narrows the view of the fire considerably. Ours is up on a wall at eye level, which makes it easier to see

    the top chimney comes off, and should have a porcelain grate. Food for hotdogs or marshmallows
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    They work ok, but the little tv screen window narrows the view of the fire considerably. Ours is up on a wall at eye level, which makes it easier to see

    the top chimney comes off, and should have a porcelain grate. Food for hotdogs or marshmallows
    The grate was an option . I'm looking for a 9.5". It is the same as the original Mini BGE grill grate. Anyone have one for sale?
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    Hotch said:
    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    They work ok, but the little tv screen window narrows the view of the fire considerably. Ours is up on a wall at eye level, which makes it easier to see

    the top chimney comes off, and should have a porcelain grate. Food for hotdogs or marshmallows
    The grate was an option . I'm looking for a 9.5". It is the same as the original Mini BGE grill grate. Anyone have one for sale?
    Why not make your own? By the time you find someone to sell you theirs, much less pay them plus the postage you could cut several of them for yourself! Honest!!! 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    UPS brought me a package last week.
    The wife said "What did you order from BGE this time?"
    My reply "Nothing, why?"
    The wife said "Well it's here!"

    The new BGE Chiminea was a floor model so the spark arrestor screen for the cone was missing. I called the guys at BGE and they looked high and low for one. The last I heard was "We are truly sorry but we seem to be out of them. And because it is not a production item we wont be able to get any."
    Well I was disappointed but not a big deal. It was a long shot anyway. They have been out of production for 3-4 years now. I was going to make one from screen material. But, Popped open the package and WOW!

    What a great group of guys in warranty and customer support!

    Bruce, you guys always seem to hit a home run. Well done my friends.
    This is why I have no problem telling my friends to spend their hard earned money with BGE.
    Thanks. =)



    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    So cool @Hotch! Just gotta love a happy ending.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    Thanks @Hotch for showing the upper screen.  It doesn't look too difficult to fabricate.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564

    Fred19Flintstone said:
    Thanks @Hotch for showing the upper screen.  It doesn't look too difficult to fabricate.
    @Fred19Flintstone It is the same material as the front screen on the Chiminea.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • LetsEat
    LetsEat Posts: 462
    @Hotch thanks for the update and photos. The "Little Chiminea That Could"  is a perfect addition to your back yard and will undoubtedly be used more frequently that it would have in northern Illinois. 
    IL 
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