Concerned about not having a spark screen. Has anyone had issues with dangerous sparks while using this fire pit?
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No, we have not even while using in fairly windy conditions as we did this last Saturday night. It's on a block patio just 10 feet from our wood screened porch and is 70' upwind from our woods. Absolutely love this fire pit!BTW, we always burn hardwoods in ours
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Ours is on a large stone patio. Like all open fires sparks can be dangerous if surrounding material is flammable. Certain wood spark more such as cedar and fir.
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Yes Need to have a spark screen. Can't use without it for safety. We couldn't find one anywhere that fit properly so we are having one custom made from a welder.
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No, we have not even while using in fairly windy conditions as we did this last Saturday night. It's on a block patio just 10 feet from our wood screened porch and is 70' upwind from our woods. Absolutely love this fire pit!
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Good afternoon, Donna. The fire pit comes with stand, screen/spark guard and poker. I hope you find this information helpful. Adreanna - Plow & Hearth Customer Service
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No, we have never had a problem with circuit breakers with this fireplace. I would call Duraflame about it.
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I have not had any problem keeping it lit. You do have to turn it up pretty high. I have found that I have to try the ignitor several times before it lites.
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I've had no problems at all with mine. Here are a few suggestions: (1) Does gas flow and just not ignite by pushing the igniter? If so, you can use a match or lighter to get it going. (2) Do you smell gas under the unit, but not in the fire box? Check to see that the nozzles are inserted into the venturi ports--also, make sure they are JUST inserted--air has to mix in where the side openings are. (3) Do you not smell any gas? Make use that the tank is full and that the screw in is all the way in and then that the gas valve is fully open. Those are the only things that come to mind.
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Yes, I had that burning smell as well. And some sparking as well. It is not normal and very dangerous. I stopped use it and thrown out it.
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Yes. On the fire pit and on my gas stove. I've never owned one that doesn't.
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The wire to secure the fuel block does not wrap all the way across so if it fell off before it burnt out it could potentially start a fire. When we lit then though they went up so high, so fast that I have a feeling it would go out before it hit ground (or tree, house, etc)
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Hi Michael: That is not normal. I'd see about getting a replacement. Mine ignites very quickly and well.
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Why do you need a spark screen ??? You are burning propane, hence no sparks.
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Umm... No. Any type of spark from an electrical device is generally not a good sign. Due to the design of the heater there's likely minimal immediate risk (however, I am not an electrician; don't take this as gospel). I recommend replacing the unit as soon as possible.
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The sparking is normal due to the fact that you are going directly to the battery and there is no switch to control it, but if you install a switch and know what you are doing, all will be good, it works great and worth the price, it's cheap, but works Great!!!!! I have no complains about it and have not had any problems.....
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No. Though the top screen fits very well, the sides are still open. One spark filters through And a chance for sure disaster.
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The book said you need a ground rod. I did run it with out the ground when setting it up and test fire. Worked well but i hooked it up to a ground. Think about it.Fuel supply in and not grounding it? Unless you wish to see a fire i would do as the owners book said ground this bad boy
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I had the same problem with one I had before so after many many tries I gave up and bought a new one that has been ok so far. The first one lasted a few years but haven't used the new one much yet. Sometimes I was able to light the old one by turning down the volume of gas while using the spark. Was really glad to throw the first one away as it was so unreliable. I looked for replacement parts but couldn't find any. Good luck!!
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I haven't had any problems with the handle getting hot but, as with any splatter screen, I make sure the handle is not hanging over the heat (by being used on a too small pan). I am very careful when handling the splatter screen (especially washing) as the handle connection does seem fragile.
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We use don't use wood.... so no screen. We use 100% mesquite charcoal restaurant grade.. It's chunky.....Lots of glow..... and cozy warmth. No sparks ..... allows for great roasted marshmallows too. One bunch lasts all evening!