{"product_id":"athena-lava-pebbles-50-lbs","title":"Athena Lava Pebbles, 1-2\" or 2-3\", 50 lb Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAthena Lava Pebbles come in a 50 lb bag, in a 1 to 2 inch size (NL-3050) or a 2 to 3 inch size (NL-5080).\u003c\/b\u003e They fill the burner area of a gas fire pit with natural lava for a classic, found in nature look. Athena offers the two sizes so the stones can suit the size of the fire feature, and its drop-in pan manual calls for lava 1 to 2 inches across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 lb bag\u003c\/strong\u003e: Both sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1-2\" (NL-3050) or 2-3\" (NL-5080)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural lava\u003c\/strong\u003e: Classic, found in nature look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-2\" for Athena pans\u003c\/strong\u003e: The size the pan manual calls for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNL-3050 (1\" to 2\"), NL-5080 (2\" to 3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBag weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLava pebbles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurner media for gas fire pits and fire features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAthena drop-in pans\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual calls for lava rock 1\" to 2\" in diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlace loosely, not packed tightly, for good flames\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep dry and free of dust; cover the fire pit when not in use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAthena\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet lava can pop.\u003c\/strong\u003e The maker advises that lava rock or pebbles holding moisture can pop or burst and throw hot pieces. If the rock is wet, let the fire pit burn for at least 30 minutes before coming within 15 feet, and cover the fire pit when it is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions people ask us\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Athena drop-in pans, the manual calls for lava rock \u003cb\u003e1 to 2 inches\u003c\/b\u003e in diameter, so choose \u003cb\u003eNL-3050\u003c\/b\u003e. Athena also offers the larger \u003cb\u003e2 to 3 inch\u003c\/b\u003e size (NL-5080) so the stones can suit the scale of the fire feature. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTell us about your fire pit\u003c\/a\u003e if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I lay the pebbles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace them naturally over the burner and do \u003cb\u003enot pack them tightly\u003c\/b\u003e. A loose fill lets gas flow through for a full, even flame. Keep dust out so the pan's weep holes stay clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bag is \u003cb\u003e50 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e. For reference, Athena's Olympus fire table instructions call for about 20 lbs of media on the 36 inch linear pan and 30 lbs on the round pan. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eSend us your fire pit size\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help you work out the number of bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I add cannonballs on top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Athena's pan manual lets you lay logs or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/athena-cannonball-sets\"\u003ecannonballs\u003c\/a\u003e on top of the lava as accent pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athena","offers":[{"title":"1\" to 2\"","offer_id":67630540783890,"sku":"NL-3050","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" to 3\"","offer_id":67630540816658,"sku":"NL-5080","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/2279\/1186\/files\/athena-lava-pebbles-50-lbs.jpg?v=1792559643","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaterrabackyard.com\/products\/athena-lava-pebbles-50-lbs","provider":"Aqua Terra Backyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}