How to light the hot tubs (Autumn, Spring and Winter)

We tried lighting them but have had trouble with them going out before guests arrive (if they are late and we do not have staff on hand to re set them). We also found that we wasted lots of precious wood when guests don't use the tub or if the fire goes out, not in line with our sustainability goals. Early humans discovered fire 1.5 million years ago, we reckon you'll do fine.

It's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the unit as they can be more an art form than a science.

Please read everything below, it will help....

Hot Tub Update (Summer)

Following a recent bushfire and in consultation with the NSW Rural Fire Service, the wood-fired heating of our hot tubs is prohibited for the summer fire season. This decision follows the identification of a system failure related to their use, and our priority is ensuring this cannot happen again.

 

The tubs remain available for use as plunge pools, and we are actively developing an alternative heating system to allow safe use over the remainder of the summer. We will, however, need time to test and implement this system. We appreciate your understanding while these safety measures are in place.

we have obtained permission to use the tubs early this year due to the rain we’ve received. Please read these instructions prior to use.

***Note fire in the hopper must be extinguished by midnight. Let fire burn down before attempting to extinguish.

Lighting The Tub (video below)

To light the tub there is a small drawer built into the side of the tub.

Open the wing nuts and light one of the fire lighters (white blocks), leaving the burnt match in there please (or use the long gas fire lighter)

Close the drawer and screw the wing nuts on as you found it.

Once fire is lit DO NOT OPEN THIS DRAWER from this point on

Let the pine catch (maybe a minute after closing the drawer) then load 4-6 on to get it going logs in from the top – this is our base fire. Once, that’s roaring you will need to add more to get it to temperature.

Remember there’s a lot of water to heat so it takes a lot of energy!

Start with another 5-6 and monitor.

Keep assessing the fire and temperature of the tub, add wood if the fire is subsiding and it still needs to heat up. Remember to chill out with the wood if it’s getting close.

Almost close air vent just before you think it is warm enough. It can easily go past.

Tips that will definitely help

-Heating that much water requires lots of energy. Think of a small pot on the stovetop next to a big pot. Well here we have a huge pot which needs a strong fire to heat up.

-If the fire is roaring and the water is nearly hot enough then it’s time to close down the air intake on the drawer. It’s too late if it’s perfect. If it’s not warm enough and the fire seems to have slowed maybe chuck another couple on but be aware it’s very easy to go past the right temperature.

-Use the little air hole winder on the fire box below. Open = more air = hotter, closed = less air = cooler

DO NOT REMOVE ASH EVER

Another Video that may help

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