How do you adjust the flame. At times I want a low flame on my anywhere fireplace. There are two knobs but I don't know what they are for.
1718034
The two knobs are connected to two slides that can be adjusted. For a lower flame, slide the two metal pieces closer together.
1718035
not sure you can adjust the flame. Just slide the "covers" in and out to adjust the width?
1718036
The two knobs are simply part of the construction of the fireplace...please don't loose them...the only way to control the size of the flame is by how far youopen the slides...of course this primarily makes the flame narrower...have fun...
1718037
The two metal plates slide in and out exposing more or less of the fuel to the air, which increases or decreases the size of the flame. There are no knobs; the four metal screws hold the fuel 'bowl' to the glass sides. You have to have the metal plates open to light the fire, since the fireplace will be cold at first. Once it warms up, you can push the plates in to have a smaller flame if desired. The further open the plates, the faster you'll burn the fuel. Hope this helps!
1126744
yes, you can adjust the flame by using the amount of propane. I love this thing. I bought a 5 lb tank and wish I had gotten a 10 lb. tank to use with it
1599877
I have an older one so I don't know what the newer ones will do. Mine just has OFF LO MED HI. It does this by increasing or decreasing the gas flow making the burner flame higher or lower. Hope this helps. Thanks
1977532
Can you see up into your chiminny? How long have you burned in it? Last time it was swept clean? Are you only burning cured/dry wood?If you have not had it cleaned by a pro for years.. now might be maybe that time? I bought a brush and rods to do mine myself.Also, is it a fireplace or a woodstove?
367155
I have had no issues with temp control. I have been able to go as low as 190-195 and up to 300. You can control (reduce) the air flow by closing the vents but you will decrease the amount of smoke you produce.
1150978
From my experience with this shoddy product I would recommend you look else where for a control. Returned the first one & found it's replacement even worse. As for your application, recommend an on/off type thermostat such as a base board plugin thermostat that could be slightly modified to suit your need. The heating element may not get hot enough to cause smoke using a motor control, where as an on/off thermostat would allow the element to get hot enough to create smoke during the on cycle. Hope the info helps.
906972
Hi Jeanette! It is adjustable by the sliding knob on the side which raises and lowers the flame. (Adds more fuel). The little slide knob is sensitive too. Might want to try it first without the solder tip just to see how big the flame gets. Hope this helps. Oops! 4 answers too late!
1678475
when you first use your heater you buy your kero I use k-1 in ours. if it has any color its in it its not k-1. lite your heater, after a few shuffle the burner. you only want a sea of wavy fire on the rim of the wick. as it burns the flames will get higher. turn it down keep the fire like waves on the rim. Mine burns nice if the flames burn to high and you can not turn it down more hold the knob tight press the button to turn it off but hold the knob you will see it has a second adjustment. mine heats my 1200 sq.ft. house nice
1075883
I'm not sure, is there anything in the manual regarding adjusting the pilot flame?
649074
There is no setting that allows you to make fine heat output adjustments. It has a low or high heat setting. The lowest output would be pilot light only on and that might be sufficient at some point. At low half the burner lights and on high the whole burner lights.
1245255
There is no remote control with this fireplace. The controls are on the front behind a panel. You can adjust the amount of heat and the flame effect with the controls. It is a nice unit and worth the price.
925998
You can definitely adjust the knob which determines the heat/flame size. I am pretty good with lawn stuff and would consider myself very anal and handy but when I was trying to be specific with the use I couldn't help but scorch surronding shrubs and monkey grass. Thats a hard question to ask but you could probably manage it pretty well but it doesn't take much heat to burn the tops of the grass... I love it but I went back to using roundup in the beds bc the heat kind of messed some of my shrubs up... If your dandelions are like a foot tall or higher then I think that would be fine. I hope this helps. You can definitely adjust the knob which determines the heat/flame size. I am pretty good with lawn stuff and would consider myself very anal and handy but when I was trying to be specific with the use I couldn't help but scorch surronding shrubs and monkey grass. Thats a hard question to ask but you could probably manage it pretty well but it doesn't take much heat to burn the tops of the grass... I love it but I went back to using roundup in the beds bc the heat kind of messed some of my shrubs up... If your dandelions are like a foot tall or higher then I think that would be fine. I hope... » Read More You can definitely adjust the knob which determines the heat/flame size. I am pretty good with lawn stuff and would consider myself very anal and handy but when I was trying to be specific with the use I couldn't help but scorch surronding shrubs and monkey grass. Thats a hard question to ask but you could probably manage it pretty well but it doesn't take much heat to burn the tops of the grass... I love it but I went back to using roundup in the beds bc the heat kind of messed some of my shrubs up... If your dandelions are like a foot tall or higher then I think that would be fine. I hope this helps. « Show Less
2078719
I don't Whst you mean by thermostat... We keep the flame on 5, or 4 area all the time. It is in our sun room, and this is our 2nd winter using this. We use w/ a ceiling fun pushing heat down. Works wonderfully. We love it.
1238622
It's kind of like one motion. Just slowly turn the knob right until you see the little pilot flame light. You will hear a click and see an electric spark. Once the pilot light is lit keep the knob press down for five seconds or so. And turn immediately to the pilot light setting or the low high whatever your desire is. When you try you will see what I mean. Rather easy after once or twice doing it. Hope this was helpful good luck
1600565
There is a blower attachment that you can purchase, but from the design of the fireplace, we have had no problems with it warming our home. The flame is self adjusting by the air temperature sensor in the unit (with settings on the control knob). There are no electronics, so there is no remote control. We set ours at about half way and leave it. It keeps the house at 72 and the flames self adjust up and down (or go completely out) depending on the sensor. If they go out and the temperature drops at night, they restart automatically and warm the room . I hope this helps.
1537424
Mine run fine and have been used extensively. No known adjustment on flame. Try different dial locations on propane start dial as it affects meter showing gas(why?). Try inverting for 3 hrs. Suggest purchasing a cheap indoor/outdoor thermometer that has cord to outside to check temperature at a glance. Don't expect help from Porta Gaz.
2078720
I don't Whst you mean by thermostat...We keep the flame on 5, or 4 area all the time. It is in our sun room, and this is our 2nd winter using this. We use w/ a ceiling fun pushing heat down. Works wonderfully. We love it.