How to light the hot tubs
You need to light the tubs yourselves (all part of the experience)
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 valuable wood when guests don’t use the tub or if the fire goes out and that is not in line with our sustainability goals. Besides, early humans discovered fire 1.5 million years ago, we hope that connection has not been lost by taping like buttons and watching cat videos on youtube.
It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the unit as they can be more an art form than a science.
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, leaving the burnt match in there please.
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 (a minute or so after closing the drawer) then load logs in from the top.
4-6 to get it to temperature in the warmer months 7-9 in the cooler months.
After 30-40 minutes assess the fire and temperature of the tub, add wood if you think it won’t reach temperature required, close air vent if you think it’s getting too hot.
NOTE: If you want to use the tubs in the morning keep the firebox going overnight do NOT attempt to re-light it yourself.
If you are checking out that day please
DO NOT PUT MORE WOOD IN THE FIRE BOX PAST 6AM
as the fire will be too hot for our staff to handle upon checkout.
Another Video that may help
Summer is very different so PLEASE READ the SUMMER INSTRUCTIONS carefully if the grass is dry and brown around you.
FIRE is a RISK from NOVEMBER – MARCH
at these times, please carefully read the instructions below.
Can I light the Hot Tubs in Summer?
In summer we do not tend to light the tubs if it is hot as guests use it for a cool plunge pool. However if fire conditions suit we are happy for you to light the tubs after calling us to check.
When allowable the instructions are similar to the above instructions however
In Summer
DO NOT OPEN THE FIRE DRAWER – EVER after it is lit
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RELIGHT
DO NOT REMOVE ASH
Tips that will definately help
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
