how long before it catches fire where you can turn the gas starter off? also, does one log put out a nice looking flame? thanks
757304
I don't use a gas starter but matches and it catches just fine if you light the paper at all four corners. Sometimes I don't get the paper at the right angle and have to try again but I've always gotten it started in less than five minutes. Yes, one log puts out a nice flame. It's not the roaring fire you get with real wood, and doesn't provide that kind of heat either, but it's a lovely sight and cleaner than Duraflame. Not too messy either. I am very happy with the firedogs.
757305
I do not have a gas starter I use newspaper and it takes only a few pages as kindling and then the log starts to burn evenly and with a nice flame. Best artificial log I have used
757306
The log takes a minute or two to fully engulf, then puts out a nice flame for two to three hours. I will definitely purchase again.
757307
I do not have a gas starter. So I do not know. I just use a match. The flame is subtle and lasts 2 Plus hours. I purchased because it does not smell like duraflame.
1284218
There is a little round dial that adjusts the gas flow on the handle, also you could turn up the gas from your tank. Be careful turning it all off.. I turn off the tank first and then hold the handle down until the fire is out. Then rotate the knob on the handle off and tight.
350212
That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have a more positive answer for you. That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have... » Read More That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have a more positive answer for you. « Show Less
1836862
That entirely depends on you you plumb it in. If you just put it inline with the gas supply, you'd have to turn it on every time, and the fireplace would turn off after the timer ends (max 1 hour) unless you turn the dial again. This is how I have it setup with my gas grill. You could also plumb it in with a bypass valve so that opening the valve would bypass the timer, and your fireplace would run forever.
1930342
It's easy, just make sure you clean the grease trap often. We've had some flames, I think it's because the grease trap sits under the fire bowl, so if you forget to empty it, you end up with a fire!
1158993
on the side there is a lever that engages the fuel, when done i push the lever to disengage. i dont remove because it is just laying in the bin and will cause no harm. the care taken should be, not to use too large a pan, which may trap heat if doing a long cook. this may force heat down to the cannister and cause it to explode. i stir fry or scramble eggs a lot, so not a concern. this may be rare, but read some safety concerns by googleing dangers of butane stoves. i will say, have used them for 20+ years and no issue. oh! i paid a little over a dollar each for fuel at lee lees in chandler,az.........asian market.
1811754
Turn the gas on to the first stop. Listen for gas flow from the burner and count out 15 sec. Then hit the ignighter. You should hear the click from the burner area and it will light. Is not, let gass vent for 5 min then sweep glass / rocks away from ignighter area and check that it is sparking. If it is repeat above. The gass need to build up just a little to ignight, so do not have your face over the burner area. Also watch out the first time you heat it up as the will crack along faults as it heats up.
1208370
We have a gas range, we usually keep the flame at medium, it does pop fast got to remember to keep turning it. This is my second one , my other one just died
1789714
I have this same unit, and I just did this test. I turned it on with a medium blue flame, tilted it 45 degrees, and ran it for two minutes. No problems at all. It worked fine.
602469
................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your campfire (depending on the amount and placement of said lava rock)......hope that's a good enough answer for you....Happy Cooking !!! ................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your... » Read More ................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your campfire (depending on the amount and placement of said lava rock)......hope that's a good enough answer for you....Happy Cooking !!! « Show Less
2016470
The instructions recommend you shut off the gas and run the motor out of gas each time you shut it off.. They really know what \they arte talking about.. On start up it always starts second-third pull. Runs great and is economical on fuel
1042081
Probably only about 2 hours or so. Full on is extreme heat and a ton of flame. At 500,000 BTUs it is, at maximum output, 10 times more than your average grill on high.
455851
Try to bleed out the system. Hold down the gas button for like 15 seconds then hit the ignite button. Fire should light. If no fire then theres no gas. If the fire starts hold the gas down for another 10 seconds then let go. It should stay on. If that doesn't work then the sensor in it might have died. Cant remember the name of the sensor but that happened to me before. When it died i just bought a new one.
1619853
As with any question, depends on the size of flame. We typically have it over 1/2 to 3/4 high level and were very surprised at run time. Nice size flame. I don't have actual hours per tank, but I would estimate maybe 15-20 hours of run time depending on setting. Wide open, maybe 8 hours. Side note. We used the supplied cover that came with unit. Bad idea on a deck in full sun/Chicago. Damaged finish on top wood grain metal surface. Contacted company, no response. Sanded and painted over myself and purchased an nicer cover on line. No issues now. Otherwise, very happy. Many compliments.
1133141
The handwarmer isn't designed to be turned on and off. Once its going you have to let it burn through its fuel. However of course you can definitely find ways to interrupt the burner and stop. There is just not a function built in for that purpose
1262438
You can run a nice size flame for about (this is a rough estimate) of 15 hours. We bring one propane tank for a weekend and rarely go through it all. This product is awesome! Camp in Arizona with fire restrictions but with this unit always have a fire.
1142174
Suprised it was damaged!! Mine was packed like a very well! As for the temp? I had that problem yesterday. Smoked a pork roast. Fired up just fine and was running too hot 250! Had both burners on low and both dampers open all the way. So, I turned the valve back on the propane tank. Next think I know the temp is at 150 and when I turn it up the temp will not increase. I shut everything down. Opened the valve on the propane tank all the way and restarted it. Worked fine after that. The propane regulators are very cheap now days and seem to have some issues. I have only used it 3 times and here are some suggestions. Keep what you are smoking if it is a small amount at the same level as the temp gauge. Only use 1 burner at a time. Why? When the 1st one burns out of wood chips you start the other. Then you can change out the chips and it is not hot. Wrap the pans in tin foil! They stay nice and it is an easy clean up when you are done. I am also looking into getting a very thin fire proof seal for the door. It is metal against metal and leaks some smoke. May not be worth the cost but a thought. Also..Make sure you burn it off!! Do it slow and work the vents and the doors as it heats up! They will stick! Hope this helps! Going to do a big turkey this weekend?! Yikes!!!