christmas tree stands with water resevoir?

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Just been watching on the news and the fire officers recommend when using real trees, to place them in a sturdy water filled base. Anyone know where to find these please? Any recommendations appreciated:)
 
How about a big plant pot from a garden centre, filled with stones and earth and a little water? Sounds weird, I know, but it works! :)
 
The water filled bases are available from most large garden centres. I got one at the orchard celbridge last year.
 
..used to use a bucket of sand and water - before I gave into artifical !
 
Are real trees a fire hazzard - assuming you're careful about turning lights off when not in the house etc?
 
Yep he did say that. If allowed may I quote from Cork City Fire Brigade website? I always take fire prevention very seriously and hence my research but they clearly and obviously correctly as they are the ones who deal with the infernos, recommend standing in water! Off to garden centre tomorrow to see about stands thanks everyone!

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Christmas Tree

  • Purchase a non-shedding tree. Check the tree for freshness before purchase, fresh needles will bend, dry needles will break. Needles should not fall off if you bang the trunk on the ground.
  • As soon as you get home cut at least 25mm off the trunk, this exposes fresh wood. Immediately place the tree in a bucket of water and if you are not setting up the tree for a few days keep it outside standing in a bucket of water.
  • Avoid placing the tree close to a fireplace or radiator. Be careful not to block a door with the Christmas tree or the re arranged furniture.
  • The tree should be mounted in a sturdy stand. The trunk of the tree should stand in a container of water and the water should be kept topped up. Tall trees should be secured at the top.
  • Ensure lights comply with a safety standard. Check lights for frayed or exposed wires. Do not attempt to repair a worn set of lights, replace them. Replace broken bulbs only with similar bulbs. Do not leave lights on for prolonged periods and always switch off lights at night and when leaving the area unattended.
  • Decorations should preferably be non combustible.
  • Turn off the heat in the room at night to slow the drying out of the tree.
  • Remove the tree as soon as possible after Christmas. It is recommended that the tree should not be kept indoors for more than two weeks. Dispose of the tree at a bring site/ recycling centre. Never burn a tree in a wood stove or fireplace.
  • Artificial trees should be flame retardant, check the label."




 
I got one last week in B&Q for 20 bucks. Expensive maybe, plan on having it for 20 years though so €1 per year is ok with me.
 
I just got one last evening in Woodies, maybe the same one? It was originally 20 euro but as they had Christmas goodies reduced, it was about 15 euro or so. Grand and sturdy, off to get the tree now! Read elsewhere that by keeping them moist thro the water reservoir, it makes them less easy to catch fire as the branches are not dry. Thanks everyone and Merry and Safe Christmas!
 
Don't foget to cut an inch off the bottom of the tree - otherwise it won't take up water.
 
I think I'm in trouble with the firemen so. I burn my Christmas tree every year. Chop the branches off, saw the trunk, stick it in the garage and wait till next winter. I'm still working through it at the moment, but then I have plenty of other fuel since I grabbed half of a very big tree which fell in a relatives garden a few years back. Sure beats paying for it.

It is essential to cut the branches off the Christmas or else you will need the firemen. The stuff in the needles really does burn like mad, so (if you chose to ignore the professional advice) make sure you cut the branches off.

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