Do the ashes blow out of the unit when it's windy?
1143236
Not unlike a typical fire pit..some come out from time to time..but not fire hazard concerning...
1143237
We haven't had that problem; but can't say it's been windy at the time. The grill does a good job though.
1644253
No mine blew over to the neighbors yard and i had it secure and tide down to the medal stand. The wind pulled it right out of stand snd over a 7 foot brick wall.
1987378
No. I was very disappointed in this unit's output. And, the slightest breeze will divert the flame.
1194118
no it does not - the blower is an option - and make sure you get the right one for the unit - I just use an ocellating fan in front of it - $2 at Goodwill.
2209725
Yes, it does wind up and down. The action of doing so is a little loud, but it works well.
680800
We've not had any problems with that but we haven't let the ashes get really deep. There is a mesh screen attached to the inside of the pit to control that behind the cut-outs. But if you were to let the ash get really deep then I expect some could sift out. We really like the pit, holds good sized logs so really glad we went with the square shape. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. Used it last night actually. Hope this helps.
829750
No. There are ventilation openings on top to allow wind to go through the umbrella. Very happy with the umbrella. Would recommend it. Have had it for 1 year and I kept it indoors during the winter. We have direct sun in our backyard and this helps substantially.
146996
The hot air blows from vents on the sides, all the way around the unit. It works well, worth every $.
318004
Not necessary. It has two sliding air vents that can be opened. Still easier to scoop the ashes out though.
1571855
No, the compartments are open and have no closures. I use mine indoors and do not know how it would handle the wind if outside. But I imagine it would be fine if the wind weren't too strong. However, once the herbs become mostly dry, they will be much lighter and more apt to blow away in a breeze.
573754
The top portion comes off (top lip right below the yellow sticker). If you have it outside it will blow off in any wind. Actually, the whole thing will blow around the yard if it is not weighted down with rocks. I plan to put rocks in it and glue the lid on to keep it from blowing around. Indoor use is best if it is for storage - I bought it for my male dog to pee on outside though :-)
320234
I have had it for quite a while and it has never blown away. As long as water is in it, I would think it would take a gale force wind to blow it away.
822850
Yes, the roof does slope, so that rain can run off of the hut. The answer to your second question about wind is no. Wind does not blow it over the hut is fairly heavy and stays exactly where its supposed to stay
184040
The ashes do blow around. I bought a grill mat because the base does get hot. I wouldn't put it on a deck.
1743795
No. 1st it's under powered. Any breeze can blow it away, unless there's no wind at all. 2nd it uses IR remote, which can be affected by sun shine easily.
489931
Yes. But, be careful if you have any wind at all. The importer sent me a new umbrella when several of the spars broke. I have gone through 8 broken spars and going to make my own out of ASH. The wood is not very good in any kind of wind.
2004030
I did not say it blew out hot air . I said it blew the air out the top which help circulate and keeps the air moving around the unit . This in turn helps the unit pull in more uncirculated air which removes more moisture .