According to the specifications, this heater is 87 inches (7.25 ft). Would this heater be okay to put on a porch, below a deck that is 10 feet above it? Should I be concerned that the heat could be a hazard or create burn marks on the deck above? Thanks. According to the specifications, this heater is 87 inches (7.25 ft). Would this heater be okay to put on a porch, below a deck that is 10 feet above it? Should I be concerned that the heat could... » Read More According to the specifications, this heater is 87 inches (7.25 ft). Would this heater be okay to put on a porch, below a deck that is 10 feet above it? Should I be concerned that the heat could be a hazard or create burn marks on the deck above? Thanks. « Show Less
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You would need to contact the manufacturer, however if you have a clearance of 10 feet there should be no issue. The heater is around 7 feet tall, is the clearance 10 feet or 3 feet? There is no open flame, but a heck of a lot of heat coming off it.
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I must have gotten a defective model..Not much heat coming from mine..my tomatoes all were frost killed..also the wind blew it over even though we put heavy sandbags on the bave as per instructions
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Go to www.mrheater.com and look up this model. You can access the on-line manual for this heater or ask the manufacturer any questions you may have about the device. Keep in mind that it should be 30 inches away from any flammable material and it has an automatic tip over safety shut off.
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I have my little heater since 2011. I have it slightly elevated off the floor. Bought one of those decorative pedestals from Ballard Designs. No problem elevated. As long as the entire unit is sitting on a flat surface.
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I've got mine hanging on the wall, almost in a corner our "mud room" porch. The room is about 8' x 20' with a tall ceiling about 11' tall. It keeps that drafty outside room nice and toasty and would heat it to 100 degrees if I wanted.
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It's not a fire hazard. The outside grill is about an inch away from the heating element
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Hi George, the best answer we can come with is probably. The main thing would be the size of the pit. When you use this under a grill, the charcoal tray/gas jets are probably 24 inches above the pad. A fire pit would be a bit closer. You might contact the company for a definitive answer. Sorry I can't be more decisive about this. I would,hate to have you with a mmelted mess or fire on your deck!
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You should never put a fire pit on a deck period. Regardless of a heat shield any anything else you can think of to protect your deck. It's not worth the risk of your house burning down.
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I think that this is a very nice fire pit - but it is not meant to be a heater. I believe the taller heaters that I have been around at outdoor restaurant patios are much warmer. This fire pit is nice to sit around - and does provide a little warmth on a chilly night, but it does not heat up the space around it. If you are looking for heat - get the heater.... If you want ambiance, get the fire pit!
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Heater instruction says that the pilot has to be at least 18 inches above the floor. I wouldn't set it right on the carpet if I was you. I installed this heater in my garage, on the wall, the top of the heater is 38 inches down from the ceiling and the bottom of the heater is 19 inches above the garage floor. The clearance between the heater and any other wall should be minimum 10.5 inches, according to the heater instructions. Also, this heater has to be placed at least 36 inches from any fabric/flammable objects.
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Yes, I've run a 17" laptop and 250 watt personal heater (honeywell heat bud) with this unit on a 100 ft (cheap / thin) extension cord. It even started everything in the eco mode. As far as the screened in porch thing, I'd probably run it further away from my house. I run about 25 feet away from the back of my house and keep windows on that side closed. I also keep a battery operated C02 detector just in case.
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I would not use this heater closer than 2 to 3 ft. from any flammable material suchas pant legs sweatshirts etc.
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This heater requires a minimum clearance of 8' above the floor for public garages in accordance with the ANSI/NFPA No. 88 most recent edition. Commercial buildings have different clearance regulations. Please see page 3 of the owner's manual for detailed clearance requirements and also check your local codes and ordinances for installation requirements in your area prior to installing.
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I think the instructions have a recommended height. Remember whatever height you choose is where the thermostat will sense the temp.Mark
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If you touch it it will not burn you but if you leave your hand in one place it would. I am using mine to keep my water from freezing but if installed in a home under a window there are usually curtains above them and they say to keep curtains 12 inches above the baseboard unit. The heat tends to be most intense at the top.
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It depends upon the distance from the top of the heater to the ceiling. If this is on the floor and you have a standard ceiling - it should be ok. If you set it on a table you may have a problem. The bigger problem is that it is fire. Fire takes the oxygen out of the air and puts carbon monoxide in the air. Carbon monoxide will kill you. So if the patio is enclosed - OPEN THE WINDOWS.
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Michelle- Can't Be Much Help; We Purchased it as a Gift and I No Longer have it in My Possession. I Can Tell You That it is a "FANTASTIC" Heater. Guessing, I Would Say it was 6'-8'+ But the Heater Elements Separate and That Would add to the Length. I Highly Recommend it ! By Far the Best Heater We Found in Our Search. Ken / Rocket-J
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I don't have the directions anymore but it seems to me it was preferably 18" all around. The cold air goes into the grill on the bottom and the heat comes out of the top grill. So I would not put it under another cabinet but side to side and downwards, there is not much heat leakage. There is a fan accessory that can be purchased but I read bad reviews on that so I never bought it. I can say that when we were without power for 12 days (during a hurricane), this little heater (25K BTU) with it's Piezo Electric starter needed no power to work so it was enough to heat my whole 3 BR split level home quite adequitely. I don't have the directions anymore but it seems to me it was preferably 18" all around. The cold air goes into the grill on the bottom and the heat comes out of the top grill. So I would not put it under another cabinet but side to side and downwards, there is not much heat leakage. There is a fan accessory that can be purchased but I read bad reviews on that so I never bought it. I can say that when we were without power for 12 days (during a hurricane), this little heater (25K BTU) with it's Piezo Electric starter needed no power to work so it was enough to heat my whole 3 BR split... » Read More I don't have the directions anymore but it seems to me it was preferably 18" all around. The cold air goes into the grill on the bottom and the heat comes out of the top grill. So I would not put it under another cabinet but side to side and downwards, there is not much heat leakage. There is a fan accessory that can be purchased but I read bad reviews on that so I never bought it. I can say that when we were without power for 12 days (during a hurricane), this little heater (25K BTU) with it's Piezo Electric starter needed no power to work so it was enough to heat my whole 3 BR split level home quite adequitely. « Show Less