The majority of garden incinerators are made from galvanised steel. Steel is durable and can withstand very high temperatures. Properly looked after, a galvanised steel incinerator should last many years. Don’t overfill your incinerator – as mentioned, this can cause the fire to spread and can be extremely dangerous The cooled ashes from your garden incinerator can be used as a fertiliser. They are particularly good for woody plants as they are high in potassium. Ashes will also keep slugs and snails away from your precious plants if scattered around them.

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Ensure your incinerator is extremely hot before you add any waste. As stated above, it’s best to first add paper and kindling before adding the waste. The binburns hot thanks to its large size, enabling speedy incineration of even larger organic material. If you’re doing a larger garden clear out, it’s one of the best garden incinerators to buy thanks to its generous capacity and design. Its galvanized-steel drum stands up to heat, providing ample space, whilst ventilation holes keep the fire burning efficiently. A garden incinerator is a useful tool for clearing up garden debris such as leaves, hedge trimmings, twigs, small branches and annual weeds. You can also use your incinerator to safely dispose of personal documents. They are cheaper to buy than garden shredders and more effective when it comes to destroying private information. Make sure you have your waste prepared in advance so that you can keep adding things to the incinerator as it burns. Don’t touch any parts of the incinerator as it will get very hot. Make sure you only put the lid on once you have filled the incinerator with your waste. Incinerators come in a range of sizes. The smallest designs have just a 10 or 15 L capacity. Meanwhile, incinerators for larger gardens may hold up to 90 L of waste.

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Ventilation holes go all the way up the side, as well as across the base, which seems to help speed up the burning process. This design sets it apart from a lot of other fire bins which, more commonly, only have air holes on the lower portion of the drum. The shape of the incinerator that you choose it more likely to be dictated by the space you have available in your garden – some square incinerators may slot better into existing gaps in the garden, or cylindrical incinerators may be easier to store. Measuring 48 cm high, including the chimney, with a width of 33 cm, this Keto Plastics incinerator is roughly the size of a pedal bin. Made from galvanized steel, with three supportive legs, it can also be used for burning small amounts of garden waste. Keen composters can also use the ash in their compost bin to help the compost to break down faster. Different Incinerator Designs Garden incinerators also contain the fire, which makes them a lot safer to use than bonfires – especially on dry days. Plus, because they are sealed containers, wildlife can’t nest or burrow in them. As a result, garden incinerators are a much more humane and conscientious choice.

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The ash left inside the incinerator can be used as fertiliser around the garden; the potassium is particularly good for woody shrubs and trees. The ash can also discourage slugs and snails. The Denny International Garden Incinerator Bin is a large 90 L model that is slightly taller and thinner than the CrazyGadget 90 L bin also featured on this list. This makes it slightly more convenient to store. Incinerators look like dustbins with holes at the bottom to increase the ventilation. Some are cylindrical and some are square. The shape doesn’t impact the effectiveness too much, but you should ensure the incinerator has adequate air holes to improve combustion.Never use anything like oil or petrol to get the incinerator going, and never leave the incinerator unattended. Disposing of Ashes Always make sure that the incinerator has cooled completely before trying to dispose of the ashes. This can take several days in some cases. Consider how much garden waste you’re going to be burning, and also what type of waste – leaves will be more compact than clippings and branches. Light the end of a roll of newspaper and insert the paper into one of the air holes at the bottom, being very careful not to burn yourself. Allow it to heat up before adding any waste. Burning Waste Safely Ventilation can make a big difference to how well the fire burns, and you should look for an incinerator with at least two rows of ventilation holes around the base, as well as a top funnel .

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Incinerators are generally safe and easy to use, but there are a few things to consider before you get started: You shouldn’t rely on the idea of overfilling your incinerator to make it fit everything you want it to – this can be very dangerous and lead to fire spreading. The best thing to do is divide the garden waste into smaller loads if it’s not all going to fit in one go. Before Using Your Incinerator

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Best stored in a dry place when not required, you may find that the bin starts to show some signs of rust after a lot of use. Incinerators generally come with a mesh top or a lid. If you want to really contain the flames, a lid is a better way to go. A mesh top might be useful if you’re hoping to use your incinerator with dual-purpose as a warming fire pit as well. Garden Incinerator Capacity