Awesome thanks for the info guys...I'll have to get in touch with
@zavod44 for those handles! How do you go about determining the age on these?
FYI before using the fireplace, put a couple pounds of sand in the bottom. I have found this will insulate the bottom and help keep the porcelain from cracking and crazing.
The guy I bought it from lit his first few fires before he read the manual. He made sure to remind me to use sand
before I light my first fire! There is already some crazing unfortunately.
FYI before using the fireplace, put a couple pounds of sand in the bottom. I have found this will insulate the bottom and help keep the porcelain from cracking and crazing.
I completely agree with recommendation to use sand. Not only will it protect the porcelain, but it will also keep the fireplace from blowing away in a stiff wind.
I wouldn't have thought of the added benefit of the sand like that!
I just recently scored one also with no handles, my 2 Chicago 5th anniversary handles are headed for it
I guess its common for these handles to get lost ?