Has anyone tried to use this on an outdoor patio? I have a NYC roofdeck and am looking for some creative heating options. Thanks.
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Hi. I would not advise this as a solution. Try an outdoor heater like this: http://www.patioshoppers.com/products/Black_Steel_Wall_Mounted_Infrared_Patio_Heater-2760-0.html?utm_source=froogle&utm;_medium=feed&utm;_campaign=froogle&gclid;=COiUtoWin7sCFbA7MgodswkA7wOr if there's enough room for it, you could get a propane heater: http://www.meijer.com/s/fire-sense-mocha-commercial-patio-heater/_/R-196664?CAWELAID=1018803253&cagpspn;=pla&cmpid;=Google-G_US_Meijer_eCom_PLA_Outdoor_Living_Patio&g;clid=CNnN8aGin7sCFclaMgodMk8AGQ&kpid;=275028Or you could get an outdoor fire ring, but this particular unit isn't going to be enough for a New York winter patio warmer. It's really meant for ambiance. Hope this helps. Hi. I would not advise this as a solution. Try an outdoor heater like this: http://www.patioshoppers.com/products/Black_Steel_Wall_Mounted_Infrared_Patio_Heater-2760-0.html?utm_source=froogle&utm;_medium=feed&utm;_campaign=froogle&gclid;=COiUtoWin7sCFbA7MgodswkA7wOr if there's enough room for it, you could get a propane heater: http://www.meijer.com/s/fire-sense-mocha-commercial-patio-heater/_/R-196664?CAWELAID=1018803253&cagpspn;=pla&cmpid;=Google-G_US_Meijer_eCom_PLA_Outdoor_Living_Patio&g;clid=CNnN8aGin7sCFclaMgodMk8AGQ&kpid;=275028Or you... » Read More Hi. I would not advise this as a solution. Try an outdoor heater like this: http://www.patioshoppers.com/products/Black_Steel_Wall_Mounted_Infrared_Patio_Heater-2760-0.html?utm_source=froogle&utm;_medium=feed&utm;_campaign=froogle&gclid;=COiUtoWin7sCFbA7MgodswkA7wOr if there's enough room for it, you could get a propane heater: http://www.meijer.com/s/fire-sense-mocha-commercial-patio-heater/_/R-196664?CAWELAID=1018803253&cagpspn;=pla&cmpid;=Google-G_US_Meijer_eCom_PLA_Outdoor_Living_Patio&g;clid=CNnN8aGin7sCFclaMgodMk8AGQ&kpid;=275028Or you could get an outdoor fire ring, but this particular unit isn't going to be enough for a New York winter patio warmer. It's really meant for ambiance. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I wouldn't use this outside, I don't think it wouldn't give off enough heat for outdoor use.
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This is a big heater for such a small space. However, there are a lot of variables to consider. Is this enclosed porch addition well insulated or is it mostly glass walls. Is it in the shade with a N. exposure or in full S. exposure shade free sun. Assuming the worst with poor insulation, single pane glass and a northerly exposure this is the heater for you if you want to keep plants alive or sit in this porch in the evening in the winter. An over-sized heater will cycle frequently. You may not want to sit or even have furniture within 2 feet or so from this heater. It is more efficient to have a small heater running a high percentage of the time than having a behemoth turning on for five minutes every half hour. When in doubt it is probably best to error on the side of a little extra capacity. There are internet sites that will work the math for you if you know square footage of wall area by type, wood, window, etc. You can calculate your heat loss in thermal units given a certain outside temperature. In this way you can precisely calculate your BTU needs. This is a good little heater. I use it to assist heat pumps on cold evenings as they don't work well below a certain temperature. It makes a big difference in an area 5 times the area of your patio, but it is not the sole source of heat for the space. One last thought, if possible position the heater along the new outside wall facing in toward the original structure. If any of this is masonry the thermal mass will absorb heat when the heater is on and let it out slowly between cycles. This will allow your heater to cycle less often. Regardless, even with no masonry you don't want to be sending radiant heat into glass. I hope you find this helpful.
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You can not use it on a wood deck, you will burn it down! It gets very hot. You could put it on bricks or a stone slab.
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I would not sipmly due to the heat from the fire pit. It works well and looks nice. I would use extreme caution on a wood deck.
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It has to work awfully hard to cool things down on our covered porch in Central Florida. I try to "save" it and use it only when we have evening parties, or for the occasional afternoon event. I bring it in the house the day before and put drinks in it and it chills them just fine. When evening comes, we roll it out on the porch again. It would probably work fine outside all the time, but I shudder to think of the electric bill, because the cooler would be running non-stop.
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I'm using mine on a patio as a slide in under an outdoor kitchen cabinet. Make sure you have about 4 inches around for air flow. This unit has the condenser built in the left and right sides and dissipats the heat unlike a fan blowing air across the condenser on your home frig. What I did do is take the 1/2 inch shipping foam that was in the box and duct tape it to the back and top to help insulate the box a little. Just dont cover any part of the outside that feels warm after it's plugged in. Here is something I want to warn you about but is no big deal. When the box is cold and say you go to get a drink out of it. After you close the door it forms a tight vacuum and makes the door almost impossible to open unless you wait 3 or 4 min. I do HVAC repair and have have seen this same thing happen on walk-in coolers trapping people. You need to make a way for the vacuum to be relieved. What I did was take a 2 inch piece of thermostat wire (this wire is about 1/2 the size of a cloths hanger) tapped it the top and bent it over to go between the refrigerator box and the door gasket. This little wire will allow the vacuum inside to equalize and you can open the door within 15 to 20 seconds and it wont bother the temperature. Buy the way this frig can freeze a bottle of pop if you set it to cold. My control is setting around 5 O'clock and running around 32 degrees. I leave it outside but unplug it in the winter. Good Luck
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Yes - We have a patio with three fixed sides and a fabric awning covering the whole 16' x 20' area. With the deck placed heater on a 30" high circular table we still have 4' to 5' feet of open space between the metal heat reflector and the awning. I can place my hand within 3" of the reflector without any concern of getting a burn.
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I live in Tampa, FL and I'm thinking of planting this around the pool decking. Has anyone had any trouble with the heat in Tampa? It will be in full sun.
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You can use the fire dancer on your wooden deck ..it doesn't get hot on the bottom as there are no real coals in the unit. It's basically a propane flame on a ring in a substance that does not burn. Puts out heat like a campfire but no cleanup later. Do not use indoor. Hope this helps.
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I live in a NYC apt so we can only have an electric BBQ. I have tis weber electric for 3 years and it works great. We live on the 14th fl on the Hudson River. As long a its not to cold and windy to stand out on the terrace I've used it in the winter. Just keep the lid closed.
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We enjoy sitting around the fire pit, we have turned the ceiling fan on when using it the fire pit and it did seem to warm the whole area too. If you are wanting to "heat" the patio the tower may be a better alternative.
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I purchased this fan for an outdoor patio earlier this year and have had no problems with it. My previous fan had rusted over the years, but since this is made for the outdoors , am hoping to avoid this problem. Have received lots of compliments on the sleek look. Hope this helps!
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The top will get hot to the touch, but nothing above with get hot or burn. There's a top shield the radiates the heat downward. If you have a covered patio you'll be fine for it. It heats up fast though. It's made for outdoor radiant heat, so if your patio is covered let it run for 5-10 minutes then shut it off. It's not a space heater, it's an outdoor patio unit
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Gets extremely hot - I wouldn't recommend it on a wooden deck. We have it on our patio with a grill pad underneath it to protect the patio from rust marks.
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If you are able to use other electrical appliances on the surfaces you asked about you will have no problem with this grill. I use a card table on my balcony and have had no issues. Enjoy.
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IMHO? rain could be ok but it does tend to hold water sometimes around the edges so if you're attentive to keep excess off... My park only allows these otherwise I'd go with something else. Rain, wind & snow can callapse them Easily if you don't take added measures. I live in snow country and had to go out every hour during a heavy storm last winter to clear the roof, those who did not had theirs collapse. It's relatively easy to tear down & rebuild, I don't know about moving it fully assembled. I tweeked the direction of mine a bit while setting it up & it tended to fall apart if I moved it too far from it's original set up. Frankly, if $ were not the issue I'd go elsewhere but I'm preparing for winter 2 with this. Hope that helped.
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I think this grill was designed specifically for apartment terraces, patios, and decks. You just have to be mindful of the hot element, don't trip over the cord, and make sure you turn it off and unplug it after use. I forgot once and it was on for two weeks. You can imagine my electric bill.