ALBA- Ask LavaBox Anything

We know you have very good judgement. Use it! The LavaBox is very naturally
wind resistant but that doesn't mean you should fire that baby up. With great power comes
great responsibility, Spidey.

Depends on a lot of factors. Typically, the classic Tabletop Vol-CAN-no (Naked, Tacana Twosome, Hekla, Trident) will last about 2 hours per pound of propane at a foot-tall burn. This measurement was done at an altitude of 5280 ft with an air temp of 61 degrees. It always depends on how high you burn it. Obviously, if you blast it, it won't last as long.

Note: If it lasts more than 4 Hours see a doctor...Just kidding. You can burn it all night long! All night!

YES! We recommend using our specially designed Over/Under Grill Thingy. You can find it HERE. You can also use your own elevated grill or tripod over the top. Be sure to leave 1-2 inches of space between the top of the ammo can and your pot, pan, or dutch oven. The Lavabox needs to breathe! NEVER COVER THE TOP.

Great question! We LOVE to keep things simple. The Quick Connect is very convenient but has a higher failures rates to a classic screw-on. In fact, I had one fail on the first day of a 5 day raft trip. We couldn't cook for the whole trip! We ended up eating each other al tartar. Tough trip for sure.

You can always add a quick connect to our 3/8 flair fitting.

Ok, look. We all know that dogs and children are going to run through the campsite. We also know that drunk people love to trip over shit. After tons of testing with both drunks and kids, we realized that it was better to have the LavaBox slide on the Over/Under than have it toopple with the LavaBox.

Our signature ammo can fire is patent pending. Check it out here: APPLICATION NUMBER: 63085359 FILING DATE: 09/30/2020 PATENT NUMBER: ISSUE DATE: TITLE: SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE CAMPFIRE. APPLICATION NUMBER: 63162770 FILING DATE: 03/18/2021 PATENT NUMBER: ISSUE DATE: TITLE: COMPACT PORTABLE FIRE PIT

Naw Bro. It isn't like a real ammo can in ths regard. We cut holes in that thang.

Feature for sure! Our patent-pending burner was designed to be as light weight and fail-safe as possible. If it get's bent down, just bend it back up. No addtional bolts or welds to break.

Ok, on to the rocks. There is a great reason why we only include 10-12 rocks. It's not because we are cheap bastards. It's because the LavaBox functions much better and safer with only 12 rocks. Let me explain. Because LavaBox was designed with no holes on the sides (for better wind protection), the excess gas must escape from the top through the rocks. If you fill it up with rocks, the gas can't get out and it lingers long after you shut off the valve. Are you picking up what we are dropping?

Depends on your local municipality, county, or state laws. Generally, the Lavabox meets or exceeds Stage 1 and Stage 2 fire restriction requirements. Be sure to check with your local authorities if you are concerned. Here is more info:https://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/dispatch_centers/r2ftc/documents/Fire_Restriction_Chart.pdf

Propane vapor is not toxic, but it is an asphyxiating gas. That means propane will displace the oxygen in your lungs, making it difficult or impossible to breathe if exposed to high concentrations. For this reason, you should NEVER use Lavabox indoors. What you are smelling is an additive to help you detect a propane leak. Propane, by nature, is odorless and invisible.

A little. When you see propane burn yellow, it means it is burning off unused gas. This process gives off soot. If you add more oxygen, you get less soot but you also get a blue flame unlike a real campfire. Unfortunately, you can't have it both ways. We love the yellow flames of Lavabox so we can handle a little soot.

Sure. However, we don't really recommend it. Of course, it may no longer meet fire restrictions if you do it. And you will destroy the paint.

Nope. We dump ours out every now and then or take it to the car wash and spray it. No fuss, no muss.

Yes!

Here is what you need for a simple QC from your LavaBox to a propane tank:

1. 1/4" Female NPT x Female Quick Connect with shutoff valve

2. 1/4" Quick Key Connect Plug x 3/8" Female Flare adapter,

3. 3/8" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male Pipe Half-Union Fitting

4. Teflon Tape

Check out this diagram.

Get the parts HERE.

Here is what you'll need to make this handy adapter for on-board RV propane:

1. Propane Quick Connect Fitting Adapter- Full Flow Male Plug x 1/4" Male NPT

2. Coupling, 1/4" x 1/4" Female Pipe

3. Male QCC1 Acme Nut Propane Gas Fitting Hose Adapter with 1/4 Inch Male Pipe Thread, Propane Quick Connect Fittings

You can get all of these on Amazon. Be sure to get the right male QC fitting for your female QC

Check out our Instructions for a handy pic of your converter HERE.

We do not recommend sacrifice of any kind.

No problem. Just pour it out. Wait for it to dry before lighting it.

Of course! 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Just be cool. The river gods are watching. Major stipulation: If you burn it, we can only offer 50% back. We are a small company and have no use for burned boxes. Sorry! If there is another issue like one from manufacturing, we will give a full refund. Let's talk it through.

Yes. Be sure to have the Lavabox off the ground or in an established fire ring. Be sure to check out "The 7 Principles."https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/

For sure! Let the roasting begin! If a flaming marshmallow falls into the box, you can leave it to burn away or clean it out. That's up to you.

No big deal. Turn off the Lavabox at the regulator control and turn it back over. Use gloves! The LavaBox is a hot little devil.

When you first get your LavaBox going it might stink a little. That is just burning off any oils from he production process. It should dissipate after a couple of hours.

We recommend you use the long, BBQ-style lighter.

Theoretically, yes. However, we strongly recommend you use a maximum of 20psi.

Yes! Our testers encountered a few rangers on their trips and the rangers approved. We have not received official word yet.

Maybe. All things made of steel rust. Our Naked Tabletops will rust for sure in certain climates. If you want to slow this natural process, give your fire a quick coat of high heat enamel paint.

Yes.

No! Don't be so crazy. These are brand new cans that we coat with a high heat paint that can withstand about 1200F. Only shiny new things for you, my darling.

One of our favorite questions. We highly encourage you to be VERY cautious with your LavaBox. With that in mind, there is a safety cut-off on your regualor BUT you can still burn that sucka BIG!

We suggest one of our favorite places...Murdochs. Amazon carries them too.

Maybe a little but, hey, you're camping, right? Just take a moist rag and wipe down your naked box now and then. That will keep the patina off your fingers. Get your mind out of the gutter.

Hard "No" on that one. The coatings that are used to paint regular ammo cans are not designed to be burned...so don't burn them. They are nasty. We have also tried to sandblast and strip boxes but this is a ton of work. You'll just have to be patient and get one of our new, shiny boxes, ya animal.

Canada Yes (or oui)! Mexico Pronto!

Not yet but soon.

We try to recycle and upcycle every piece of packing material we receive in the manufacturing process. Feel free to pay it forward!

The BTUs output for the Tabletop Vol-CAN-no clocks in at 280,000 BTUs. The Krak can put out more than 330,000 BTUs!

Yes! BUT as our friend, Damien, put it: "was like 3 Chinese finger traps trying to get back together for sure." All jokes aside, it is pretty easy to put back together once you get the hang of it. We have made it locked with glue but you are welcome to break it down if you like.

For sure, brothers and sisters!