Fire media is an important component of gas fire pits. It provides several benefits including improved functionality and safety as well as adding visual appeal. In this blog, we'll explore these benefits and end with the various media options available for your Outdoor GreatRoom Company gas fire pit.
Functionality & Safety
The most important role fire media fulfills is improving the functionality and safety of gas fire pits. The media helps to evenly distribute the gas across the entire burner pan, which helps prevent any potential warping or malfunctions.
That said, it's important to be mindful of how much media you use in your fire pit. Not enough media can lead to the issues discussed earlier, but having too much media can effectively suffocate the gas and heat, resulting in smaller, cooler flames, effectively defeating the purpose of having a fire pit in the first place!
Another important safety measure to consider when choosing your media and adding it to your fire pit is ensuring the media is designed for use with fire. While glass fire gems look similar to the gems you may find at the craft store, they can shatter and crack at just 250ºF, whereas glass gems designed specifically for gas fire tables can withstand temperatures over 1000ºF.
Visual Appeal
Fire media can greatly enhance and refresh the look of your gas fire pit table. Whether you choose glass gems, ceramic logs, lava rock, or other types of media, they're sure to make your fire pit a bit more cozy.
To help you decide which fire media is best for your fire pit, you could ask yourself few of the following questions:
- Do I want a modern or traditional feel with my fire pit?
- If you prefer modern, glass gems are likely a better fit. If you prefer traditional, lava rock or ceramic logs might be the way to go.
- Do I want something vibrant and unique, or something more neutral?
- Those seeking something vibrant and unique may elect for glass gems in Aquamarine or Ruby - adding a pop of color to their fire pit and outdoor space. Those seeking something more neutral, may like lava rock or tumbled lava rock - unique, but still meshing in nicely with the rest of the space.
- Do I even want special media or I am cool with what comes with my fire pit?
- All OGC fire pits and burners come standard with clear glass gems. Maybe that works for you and you don't need to upgrade to a different color or type!
