Is there an area below to hold sand or a medium to catch the splatter?
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Yes. Hard to tell from the pictures, but the bottom front edge of the trap bends over on itself and creates an "envelope" that captures the vast majority of the splatter. I suppose a small amount of sand could be added to further reduce the bouncing around of fragments.
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Yes there is an area about 1" or so tall that does work. I don't use anything but air guns with this, but, it is built strong enough for a powder burning .22. Hope this helps
1716036
The screen is vented so it does not trap moisture. you can easily lift the cover up with the handle and see what is happening in the pan. I am very happy with my splatter screen.
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I gave the sand and the box to my husband at Christmas. He's put a plastic top on it but I'm sure it wasn't necessary. It's not air tight and the sand is just like new. Hope you enjoy it.
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No, but if you have the tool for drilling it might help with drainage. The instructions say to put 5# of sand in bottom. And, to keep sand semi-dry get a cover at the same time if you order this fire pit. I have had to turn it on it's side to drain it. Any sand that comes out will help our clay soil. Also, play sand is cheap so I got a larger bag of sand. I like the fire pit enough to not be bothered by the few problems that I've mentioned. We enjoy the ambiance and woody fire aroma on a chilly night wrapped in a blanket on our double wide wooden Adirondack that we put together and sealed.
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We use the cover to prevent splatter when we cook fish. I have not noticed any steam escaping through the small holes in the splatter guard. After cooking the underside of the screen is moist showing it traps heat and steam.
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No, it's a tight fit between the ring and the base but water can slip by, I think fine sand could too. I tape over the rings when I pick up sand or dirt. Otherwise they work very well
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You'll need something holding it down especially with a reflector attached. The ideal situation would be for an assistant to hold it truthfully. I don't own any sand bags, so I can't tell you from experience how well they work.
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Wouldn't hurt to try water first. It's a HECK of alot easier to dump the water than the sand. You may want to put it on a rubber mat to help stabalize it.
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Just push lightly from the center. A suction will be created....better and more green than foil or Satan wrap.
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You won't be able to use the lid that is provided in order to prevent splattering, but you could use one of those grease splatter screens. I haven't tried this yet, but it is something we have considered trying.
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buy a sieve or splatter guard at a yard sale. You can find many different size screens on these two kitchen items. I use my various sieves and splatter guards for tons of things like pushing soil thru to get rid of small rocks/pebbles, sticks, etc or to break up dirt clods. Just one example of a use NOT for the kitchen. If you are unsure what a splatter guard is, it's what your Grandma used over her skillet while frying bacon to keep hot grease from popping on her or all over the stovetop, walls, etc. Those come in many diameters as well for use w/ different size pans. I have found all kinds of kitchen gadgets that can be repurposed for gardening projects or something like this. Hope this helps. buy a sieve or splatter guard at a yard sale. You can find many different size screens on these two kitchen items. I use my various sieves and splatter guards for tons of things like pushing soil thru to get rid of small rocks/pebbles, sticks, etc or to break up dirt clods. Just one example of a use NOT for the kitchen. If you are unsure what a splatter guard is, it's what your Grandma used over her skillet while frying bacon to keep hot grease from popping on her or all over the stovetop, walls, etc. Those come in many diameters as well for use w/ different size pans. I have found all... » Read More buy a sieve or splatter guard at a yard sale. You can find many different size screens on these two kitchen items. I use my various sieves and splatter guards for tons of things like pushing soil thru to get rid of small rocks/pebbles, sticks, etc or to break up dirt clods. Just one example of a use NOT for the kitchen. If you are unsure what a splatter guard is, it's what your Grandma used over her skillet while frying bacon to keep hot grease from popping on her or all over the stovetop, walls, etc. Those come in many diameters as well for use w/ different size pans. I have found all kinds of kitchen gadgets that can be repurposed for gardening projects or something like this. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes. I've seen people use sand instead of water but I would be very wary of it if there are any cats around as it does not have a covering top. Those critters WILL choose to use it. :)
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If you will put the thicker sock like filter inside the mesh filter the sand will not penetrate . I do that and it will pick up the smallest of debris , this is my second year using the blaster, I really like it for small pools . Hope this helps . Happy blasting
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I put some good ole fashioned GA red clay! But regular dirt/sand will work, opening is on the bottom and does not leak once capped.
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Yes, there is a whisk. Use a deep cup with it, because it splatters all over the place.
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You're not going to find a bag that will hold sand. This will pick up small insects and pebbles though.
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Hi.Need both, water for the bottom and air for the top. I used sand in the bottom