Nice review, Weber fire starter cubes are way too expensive, I just pour a little 91% rubbing alcohol on the pellets and light. You will get to full burn in 1-3 minutes vs taking forever with fire starters. Plus alcohol will give you the absolute cleanest startup.
I just bought a 3 pack of the little Mesa's at COSTCO for $119 I think a pretty good deal. I like the XL but have a Campfire so will keep the little's. They did come with pellet adapter and case.
I've had the smaller Mesa for about a year and it's pretty good, but just a tad bit too small. Plus, the smaller Mesa is REALLY affected by the smallest breeze (a moth could fly by the smaller one and almost blow it out). The XL seems to be more what I'm looking for when I want a fire, but don't feel like using my Bonfire. On a side note, the pellet adapter for the Bonfire is absolutley amazing! Just get cheap heating pellets from Menard's and you're good to go for about two hours with a consistently nice flame.
For a longer burn time just add a small amount of pellets when the flame starts to die down. Sprinkle them across the top with a long handle steel scoop. Don't add too much at a time or it will snuff out the fire and produce a bunch of smoke until the pellets catch back on fire.
Great review! I have the Yukon 2.0 and the smaller Mesa. I love them both, used in Chicago. You have inspired me to get the Mesa XL for my Florida place. I read the comments and someone posted about using under a roof. You replied having a 12’ ceiling. Not sure how high mine is. I know taller than 9’. Either way. There is a heat detector that would hopefully prevent disperse the heat from going straight up.
I just got the little Mesa. Looks like they changed the design to copy the Mesa XL. No more pellet adapter. Haven't tried it yet. Thinking I should return it and get the XL now.
I'm sure the persian lime tree will love the alkaline soil 😅 Nah seriously, don't throw ash to lime trees. It will inhibit its ability to absorb nutrients.
Using pellets no because you can not overload it. And the pellets burn in a controlled even way. Using wood yes if you overloaded it, wood was damp or sap could cause pops but if it’s loaded to a reasonable amount and wood chucks added sensibly then no. The flame is ember free.
trying to keep a nice flame and burn once the first full chamber is waning seems tricky - too many pellets and its smoke ahoy too few and barely any flame - any tips?
Yes! I’m about to post a video on this. I bought a stainless steel canister and a long stainless steel teaspoon. The type you would use to stir a deep glass of iced tea tea. Anyway if you shovel the pellets in every couple minutes while it’s a ripping flame it’ll continue to burn significantly longer. Kind of like shoveling coal into a train steam engine, I guess. I’ll post a video on it.
When using wood, I’m continuously adding it, so it is much easier to maintain a smokeless fire with chunks of wood. Meaning when it starts to die down a bit, you just add another chunk of wood. Adding pellets it’s kind of a pain because it wants to smother what’s burning unless you add them with a metal spoon while it’s ripping hot in order to stay smokeless I should do a video on this it’s difficult to explain if you want to have an even burn that you don’t need to mess for about an hour use pellets if you want to interact with it continuously use chunks of wood. Hope that helps.
@@bobbygfl yes that make sense. I would never imagined that if you don’t mention it about the pellets trying to kill the fire when you add more. But that would make a good video. Thanks!
Hey great video. Re the coating getting glossy after use….was that a permanent change or did it revert back after cooling?? Thank You. (great venue BTW)
Thanks! I’m using food grade pellets because I have a pellet grill but I’m sure any will work. It burns the vapor so should consume the smoke either way.
That firestarter is the Weber fire starting cubes. I’ve recently switched to a type of stove fuel, which is much cheaper. Here’s the link. Coghlan's Fuel Stove Tablets, 24-Count a.co/d/cMkbCHc
I used Weber starting cubes however, I’ve discovered these recently and I think they’re better. It takes a little bit longer to light them, but they are so much cheaper and more importantly, they do not flake all over the place like the Weber ones do popping them out of the tray Coghlan's Fuel Stove Tablets, 24-Count a.co/d/cMkbCHc
My son has one and exclusively uses small wood chucks. Burns smokeless but it’s more of a camp fire burning the wood vs a jet look coming exclusively from the holes. Either way good experience and no smoke.
Hi. Just got my Mesa XL yesterday. After doing tons of research, you can use pellets, wood chunks and/or twigs from your yard (as long as they are dry and not green). In fact, you can use two different mediums at a time (chunks & pellets, pellets & twigs, etc.) You are supposed to put the pellets almost all the way to the top - underneath the holes. I did not since it was the first time. If you do that, you will go thru quite a bit of pellets that way. Mine ended up burning for about an hour. I also used a few of my twigs since my 55 foot tree was just cut down after a bad storm! And most people recommended using fire starters, too. Enjoy!
With the exception of your mispronounciation of the product you an informative and entertaining video. As you may know, a mesa is an elevated piece of land with a flat top and steep, cliff-like sides commonly found in the American Southwest. But "mesa" is also the Spanish word for a table and it's pronounced "may-sah" and not "mess-ah" as you were saying.repeatedly. Anyway, this is only meant simply to be friendly FYI. Again, I enjoyed your video and I will keep an eye out for future installments. All the best and happy new year.
Good video and description of what it’s like burning pellets in a solo stove!
Thanks!
Nice review, Weber fire starter cubes are way too expensive, I just pour a little 91% rubbing alcohol on the pellets and light. You will get to full burn in 1-3 minutes vs taking forever with fire starters. Plus alcohol will give you the absolute cleanest startup.
Great tip. Thanks!
Pour a little, light up and drink a little 🤪
Honestly the backdrop is nice. What a great fancy house and waterfront property with grass and a pool to boot. You've made it to the big leagues.
Thanks so much!
Do you have a solo stove bonfire?
Thank you….Talked me into a XL, and I got the Heat Deflector too.
Nice!!
Do you have a solo stove bonfire?
I just bought a 3 pack of the little Mesa's at COSTCO for $119 I think a pretty good deal. I like the XL but have a Campfire so will keep the little's. They did come with pellet adapter and case.
Thanks for sharing!
If the bunker is full, how much time the fire is burning? @@bobbygfl
Just bought today the twin pack Mesa XL for 120.00 at 30.00 off. Maybe your local Costco has the same product and sale price. ( Anchorage, AK)
Do you have a solo stove bonfire?
Great video; not allowed to have outdoor fires where I live but I just love fire pits etc. great video
Thanks!
How would they know, if it's smokeless?
I've had the smaller Mesa for about a year and it's pretty good, but just a tad bit too small. Plus, the smaller Mesa is REALLY affected by the smallest breeze (a moth could fly by the smaller one and almost blow it out). The XL seems to be more what I'm looking for when I want a fire, but don't feel like using my Bonfire. On a side note, the pellet adapter for the Bonfire is absolutley amazing! Just get cheap heating pellets from Menard's and you're good to go for about two hours with a consistently nice flame.
That’s really good to know. Thank you.
forget the products.... lets take about your SWEET HOUSE!!!! great pool, bbq area and yard!
Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
For a longer burn time just add a small amount of pellets when the flame starts to die down. Sprinkle them across the top with a long handle steel scoop. Don't add too much at a time or it will snuff out the fire and produce a bunch of smoke until the pellets catch back on fire.
Great tip! Thank you!
What type of pellets are you using? And where can I buy them?
Great review! I have the Yukon 2.0 and the smaller Mesa. I love them both, used in Chicago. You have inspired me to get the Mesa XL for my Florida place. I read the comments and someone posted about using under a roof. You replied having a 12’ ceiling. Not sure how high mine is. I know taller than 9’. Either way. There is a heat detector that would hopefully prevent disperse the heat from going straight up.
My son has a 7’ aluminum roof on his patio with no issue.
Hey, thanks for this! I just purchased this 10 minutes ago! 😄 Same color and the XL. Appreciate your video! Nice yard man!!!
Nice! Thank you!
Do you have a solo stove bonfire?
This was very informative with great video quality. Thanks !
Glad it was helpful!
and you have a solo stove bonfire?
Gorgeous back yard
Thank you!
Do you have a solo stove bonfire?
"May-sa". You're welcome.
Thanks
No, he is saying it right
If you pour liquid fuel, or hand sanitizer all over the very top, that will start the stove quicker, and with very little to no smoke.
That’s a good idea. Thanks!
I just got the little Mesa. Looks like they changed the design to copy the Mesa XL. No more pellet adapter. Haven't tried it yet. Thinking I should return it and get the XL now.
Yes. It’s so much better and if I only had one it would be the xl.
I'm sure the persian lime tree will love the alkaline soil 😅
Nah seriously, don't throw ash to lime trees. It will inhibit its ability to absorb nutrients.
Oh- Ok thanks for the tip!
Quick question regarding embers do you have any concerns with embers maybe starting a fire on the furniture cushions or other items neae the flame?
Using pellets no because you can not overload it. And the pellets burn in a controlled even way. Using wood yes if you overloaded it, wood was damp or sap could cause pops but if it’s loaded to a reasonable amount and wood chucks added sensibly then no. The flame is ember free.
how hot does this get underneath? do you need something to protect whatever it is sitting on or do the legs give it enough lift?
Not very hot at all. After burning it for over an hour it’s not even noticeably warm.
40 minutes!?!? No way. In my case the same stove filled out to half was burning for just 5 minutes. I measured it.
Are we using the same pellets? I get much longer. I’m using Traeger pellets
@@bobbygfl I don't know, but I'll check. Thank you for the advice
@@bobbygfl the solo stove pellets burn for 5-8 mins
trying to keep a nice flame and burn once the first full chamber is waning seems tricky - too many pellets and its smoke ahoy too few and barely any flame - any tips?
Yes! I’m about to post a video on this. I bought a stainless steel canister and a long stainless steel teaspoon. The type you would use to stir a deep glass of iced tea tea. Anyway if you shovel the pellets in every couple minutes while it’s a ripping flame it’ll continue to burn significantly longer. Kind of like shoveling coal into a train steam engine, I guess. I’ll post a video on it.
Do you get different burn times when using pellets or wood in the XL?
Or always is a max of 1 hour?
Thanks
When using wood, I’m continuously adding it, so it is much easier to maintain a smokeless fire with chunks of wood. Meaning when it starts to die down a bit, you just add another chunk of wood. Adding pellets it’s kind of a pain because it wants to smother what’s burning unless you add them with a metal spoon while it’s ripping hot in order to stay smokeless I should do a video on this it’s difficult to explain if you want to have an even burn that you don’t need to mess for about an hour use pellets if you want to interact with it continuously use chunks of wood. Hope that helps.
@@bobbygfl yes that make sense. I would never imagined that if you don’t mention it about the pellets trying to kill the fire when you add more.
But that would make a good video.
Thanks!
what if you try to burn plastic with Mesa ? Does it succeed to burn smokeless and odorless ?
Haven’t tried that. Probably no
Hey great video. Re the coating getting glossy after use….was that a permanent change or did it revert back after cooling?? Thank You. (great venue BTW)
Thank you! It goes back to flat/satin after it cools down.
@@bobbygfl appreciate the reply!
Do you have an idea how much pellets it takes to fill that like you did? 1 or 2 pounds? Thanks
About 4 cups I’d estimate.
Hi great video. Any idea on what the best type of pellets to use for minimum smoke
Thanks! I’m using food grade pellets because I have a pellet grill but I’m sure any will work. It burns the vapor so should consume the smoke either way.
Which color had you choosen? Is it the color „water“? Cause it seems grey.
It’s the ash one.
What type of pellets are you using and where can I buy them?
Traeger pellets and Home Depot has them.
is this for cooking or only decoration? great mosquito killer lol
decoration. I suppose your could roast marshmallows on it!
You can cook on it. You need another piece.
What was that white cube you put in the pellets?
It’s a Weber brand starter cube. They work well
Hello, What are the marshmallow chunks you are using to light?
They are Weber charcoal starting bricks. Work great!
Nice review! what kind of fire starter did you use?
That firestarter is the Weber fire starting cubes. I’ve recently switched to a type of stove fuel, which is much cheaper. Here’s the link. Coghlan's Fuel Stove Tablets, 24-Count a.co/d/cMkbCHc
I havent watched the video yet but if you could only choose one which woild you choose?
The xl.
@@bobbygfl thank you!
Love the set up. Are you in Stuart?
Thank you, you know West Coast of Florida
Can you cook with this? Like put a paOn top of it ?
For sure you could. Small meats etc.
maysa not messa. good review though
Thank you!
Just curious what you used as a starter??
I used Weber starting cubes however, I’ve discovered these recently and I think they’re better. It takes a little bit longer to light them, but they are so much cheaper and more importantly, they do not flake all over the place like the Weber ones do popping them out of the tray Coghlan's Fuel Stove Tablets, 24-Count a.co/d/cMkbCHc
Mess uh
Thanks
What happens with wood chips, small sticks etc from the yard?
My son has one and exclusively uses small wood chucks. Burns smokeless but it’s more of a camp fire burning the wood vs a jet look coming exclusively from the holes. Either way good experience and no smoke.
Hi. Just got my Mesa XL yesterday.
After doing tons of research, you can use pellets, wood chunks and/or twigs from your yard (as long as they are dry and not green). In fact, you can use two different mediums at a time (chunks & pellets, pellets & twigs, etc.)
You are supposed to put the pellets almost all the way to the top - underneath the holes. I did not since it was the first time. If you do that, you will go thru quite a bit of pellets that way. Mine ended up burning for about an hour. I also used a few of my twigs since my 55 foot tree was just cut down after a bad storm!
And most people recommended using fire starters, too.
Enjoy!
Thanks!
I clean mine with fire 😅
Good to know!
What pellets are tiu using?
Traeger pellets. Don’t really need food grade pellets just what I had
Are you using them under a roof? Looks like it? If so how high is your roof?
yes, 12ft. no problem
Awesome. Mine is 9ft but I’m planning to not put it on a table so hopefully won’t have any problem s
With the exception of your mispronounciation of the product you an informative and entertaining video. As you may know, a mesa is an elevated piece of land with a flat top and steep, cliff-like sides commonly found in the American Southwest. But "mesa" is also the Spanish word for a table and it's pronounced "may-sah" and not "mess-ah" as you were saying.repeatedly. Anyway, this is only meant simply to be friendly FYI. Again, I enjoyed your video and I will keep an eye out for future installments. All the best and happy new year.
I really appreciate that. I had no idea!
As Jules would say in Pulp Fiction:”Check out the big brain on Brett”
He was pronouncing it correctly as far as Spanish goes. We say “mess-ah” and not “may-sah”.
Wrong. No one says “ maysah “
no hay una forma correcta o incorrecta de decir mesa 😂
Does it warm the area?
Yes. Most of the heat goes up but it makes a noticeable difference sitting around the table
Do you have a solo stove bonfire?
Do you have a solo stove bonfire?
Thx u
Thanks!