Co tent recommendations uk

[Jamesbond]

So I've tried twice and failed, the first time was my error in the burning times, this morning I was ready to try again for my third time but the tent I've got is obviously no good,
The last attempt it started setting fire to the floor where coals had spilled over,
This morning I left them cool after burning, but the bbq into the tent with no spillage, relatively calm winds, and closed the zippers, within about 10 minutes there were burning holes appearing in the door of the tent and so I opened the door and the same thing was happening with the floor.the bbq is on metal stillt type feet but still is burning the bottom of the tent.
Is there a better tent anyone can recommend ideally fire proof or direct me to where I'm going wrong. I'm getting so frustrated and depressed with trying.
I'd be so grateful for any advice.
Thanks in advance
Alan

 

[Shadows From Hell]

If you're using a disposable grill or grill that sits close to the ground, you'll need to do the set-up on a cinder-block or multiple flat pieces of rock. You need to be able to shield the floor/walls from the heat.

 

[5417807]

I had similar worries and fears. The only thing I could think was getting a thick steel tray, put sand in it and put the bbq tray in the sand? Im not sure if it would do enough to disturb the heat though.
Anyhting that raises it up tall runs risk of being knocked over and burning you rather horrifically.
A lot of news reports say accidental deaths accour in those types of tents where half is just a orning/cover with no ground sheet and the other half is a enclosed tent and the smouldering coals are just put on the bare ground side with the middle door half or fully open

 

[Jamesbond]

This is what I'm using now

 

[Shadows From Hell]

This is what I'm using now

Yea, you definitely need to put something under that to raise it off the ground. @5417807 even had an idea of sand in a tray, even dirt would work since it would reduce the heat on the tent surfaces.

 

[Jamesbond]

I've just ordered this hopefully it will stop any spillage and embers, and keep it high enough not to burn the floor.
If I transfer the coals after 20 minutes and close the lid I'm right in thinking if the vents are open it will still do the job but stop the fires?

 

[Shadows From Hell]

I've just ordered this hopefully it will stop any spillage and embers, and keep it high enough not to burn the floor.
If I transfer the coals after 20 minutes and close the lid I'm right in thinking if the vents are open it will still do the job but stop the fires?

I would still consider putting something underneath to reduce the heat from heating up the floor.

I think if you put the lid on it and leave the vents open, it would reduce the amount of CO needed. With charcoal, it doesn't send sparks like leaves or sticks, charcoal is just glowing embers like a campfire slowly dying down.

 

[Jamesbond]

I would still consider putting something underneath to reduce the heat from heating up the floor.

I think if you put the lid on it and leave the vents open, it would reduce the amount of CO needed. With charcoal, it doesn't send sparks like leaves or sticks, charcoal is just glowing embers like a campfire slowly dying down.

It's so windy here recently no it's the embers blowing ashes that keep starting the fires. My neighbours are away from home permanently at the moment perhaps I should try it inside

 

[Groundhog_Day]

Leaving tonight

There was a problem uploading my file. :/ Basically they're pretty white with a sort of hot red glow around them. I have them just outside the tent now. The bucket is emitting a fair bit of heat, is that likely to be a problem? I'll put it on a heat mat but I mean in terms of melting the tent...

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You've probably already read it, but Zanexx's goodbye thread is where i've gotten most of my information for the charcoal + tent method.

They succeeded with the Regatta Malawi 2 tent, blocking the air vents with plastic bags and canvas tape. They used heat resistant mats for hair straighteners, to place the steel bucket with the charcoal onto, to stop it burning the floor of the tent. I saw another user using wooden chopping boards and frying pans to put the steel buckets on.

In the post above, the user advised not rushing it, and linked an article where a woman accidentally died, after taking a cool bbq into a tent, 5 hours after it was lit. The man survived, so waiting 5 hours is probably too long, but the user thinks waiting 2, 3 or 4 hours, would have killed the man also.

As far as i can gather, Zanexx burned the charcoal in the chimney starter for probably 20 - 30 minutes. I think this is what the instructions for the chimney starter advise, and Zanexx mentioned in one post on their first attempt, there were still some flames when they tipped out the chimney starter into the steel bucket. They then said they waited 90 mins before taking the charcoal into the tent. Therefore, say 30 mins in starter + 90 mins cooling in bucket = 2 hours. But, if it still seems very hot, it's probably worth waiting longer, as like the linked post says, waiting say 3 hours should still work, bearing in mind the woman accidentally died after waiting 5 hours. Also, getting a CO meter capable of 10,000ppm, can help ensure success. But Zanexx succeeded without using one.

Sorry if this is bad to ask, but did you use a chimney starter? If so, was it noisy and very bright? Would it attract attention from neighbours? I have two 2.3kg chimney starters and 4kg Weber briquettes, but i'm worried i might attract attention in my back garden.

 

[Jamesbond]

Yes I did, it wasn't too noisy only when the wind hit it but it puts out a lot of heat and smoke at first.
I've ended up on a mental ward and lost my home. So won't be another attempt soon

 

[Groundhog_Day]

Thanks for replying. Sorry about losing your home. I hope you can get some good support on the ward.

 

[Liebestod]

I know you lost your home but is it possible for you to do it in an Airbnb or a rental if you have the money? The reason I say this is because it's less complicated and reduces the fire risk. I'm thinking about doing it with a cast iron skillet in an Airbnb, I would die similarly to Jonghyun.

 

[kurgan]

Yes I did, it wasn't too noisy only when the wind hit it but it puts out a lot of heat and smoke at first.
I've ended up on a mental ward and lost my home. So won't be another attempt soon

Lost your home. How?