How to Replace Lava in Newcastle Gas Fire Pits

Fire pits enable a homeowner to enjoy the comfort and beauty of a fire outdoors in a safe, controlled situation. Newcastle makes a gas fire bowl that can be placed on an outdoor tabletop or walkway. It features a 12,000 BTU burner fed by a 1 lb. propane tank. The lava rocks, which sit inside the bowl and radiate heat to the immediate area, will burn down over time and need to be replaced.

Things You'll Need

• Face mask
• Metal scoop
• 3-mil plastic trash bag

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off the gas burner and wait several hours until the lava rocks have cooled completely.

   • 2

     Put on a face mask to avoid breathing in any soot or debris that has resulted from the burning process.

   • 3

     Collect the old lava rocks with a metal scoop and deposit them into a plastic trash bag. Continue the process until all the lava rocks and debris have been removed from the fire pit.

   • 4

     Pour new lava rocks into the fire pit and distribute them evenly on and around the burner.