can you use a gas firepit on a wood deck?
797247
We have our Uniflame gas pit on our wooden deck. Nice for keeping things going on a cool evening. Since there are no sparks from the lava rocks and it has a very stable base, we don't have any concerns about using it on our wooden deck.
340672
No. A fire pit is used only for outdoor fires. You could make s'mores from a fire pit but no grilling.
414425
The decision and risk are yours, but I can provide some useful info. The inside obviously gets flaming hot. The rim and legs, i.e., the parts that would touch you deck, are not too hot. The pit's pan has a solid bottom, so no coals will fall through.If it was my deck, my primary concern would be sparks popping out. But this fire pit comes with a screened lid heavy enough to stay in place. The only remaining spark risk is when you remove that lid to roast marshmallows or to add more wood. I suppose you could get some sparks or even small coals through the pan's wider-meshed sides if you build up the coals too much or fail to clean out the ashes between uses. The decision and risk are yours, but I can provide some useful info. The inside obviously gets flaming hot. The rim and legs, i.e., the parts that would touch you deck, are not too hot. The pit's pan has a solid bottom, so no coals will fall through.If it was my deck, my primary concern would be sparks popping out. But this fire pit comes with a screened lid heavy enough to stay in place. The only remaining spark risk is when you remove that lid to roast marshmallows or to add more wood. I suppose you could get some sparks or even small coals through the pan's wider-meshed sides... » Read More The decision and risk are yours, but I can provide some useful info. The inside obviously gets flaming hot. The rim and legs, i.e., the parts that would touch you deck, are not too hot. The pit's pan has a solid bottom, so no coals will fall through.If it was my deck, my primary concern would be sparks popping out. But this fire pit comes with a screened lid heavy enough to stay in place. The only remaining spark risk is when you remove that lid to roast marshmallows or to add more wood. I suppose you could get some sparks or even small coals through the pan's wider-meshed sides if you build up the coals too much or fail to clean out the ashes between uses. « Show Less
626438
I use it with my propane burner outside so I'm sure gas would be just fine. Just don't run it out of water! Lol
1117465
I purchased this for a temporary fire pit; portability. It was worth it for that. I bought a cover for the propane tank. If you are using this on a deck, you will be able to hide everything.
125414
NO! heat radiating from fire pit could start the wood deck on fire unless you used a fire proof insulated layer between fire pit and wood surface. I would not. I use mine on a concrete patio
1783072
I have it on my deck, so far nothing major has happened, however, the cover most definitely lets out pieces of burning wood when the fire pops and cracks. I wouldn't put a carpet under it. Also for those wondering, we moved it to our yard one night and it definitely burned and killed the grass underneath, so it gets extremely hot. I love this little fire pit though, and I'm pleased with the purchase.
690840
Yes, you can put the fire ring itself anywhere. I had a cement fire ring built into my patio with a gas line run into the ring and I just set the Napoleon grill into the ring and connect up my gas line with a quick connect. If you want to raise it up off the deck by building a stone ring that will work provided you have a way to run your gas line to it.
1695019
I actually use mine on my wooden deck - no issues at all. This is the second portable fire pit I've used on my deck over the years (the first one just wore out), and I've never had any problems with it burning the wood. Of course, when your teens decide to be cute and put their Frisbee underneath it, you realize that it does get hot there and melt the plastic to the wood, but that's not the fault of the fire pit. :)
886010
Yes and no.There is solid gel fuel and liquid gel fuelI would use it with solid gel fuel on a wood deck.The liquid gel fuel could spill and start a fire
1372938
I don't know why not. It functions like any gas stove. To meet fire codes in most places, the propane tank would need to be outside with a line coming through the wall
1545272
We have used this fire pit for about a year now....it seems very safe and I think it would be great on a wood deck. Enjoy....Mike
1107422
You can use the fire dancer on your wooden deck ..it doesn't get hot on the bottom as there are no real coals in the unit. It's basically a propane flame on a ring in a substance that does not burn. Puts out heat like a campfire but no cleanup later. Do not use indoor. Hope this helps.
385466
I do not use a grate. The pit is shallow. If I used a grate the fire would be too high and could possibly roll out of the pit.
1139134
Nancy I'm assuming you mean on a gas stove? If so than yes. I do this everyday. If you mean over something wood fired, like a camp fire, than I would be hesitant.
1382723
I don't see why not. I do it on the deck. How close are you to others would be the question, because it does smoke?
886011
Yes and no. There is solid gel fuel and liquid gel fuel I would use it with solid gel fuel on a wood deck. The liquid gel fuel could spill and start a fire