Will this generate enough heat for 3 people sitting around a coffee table in temperatures 30-40 F? (need it in my backyard and camping)
1987378
No. I was very disappointed in this unit's output. And, the slightest breeze will divert the flame.
141631
Hi. I bought this last year. Love it. It does generate heat. A fill up of ethanol lasts about 3-4 hours. I use it in a 300-400 square feet room and it gets quite cozy fast. Heats up the room nicely. I bought it exactly for that as I cant turn on my electrical heater because my sofa is right in front. For complimentary heating in cooler winter nights, it does the job. But you can't leave it on unattended. So if looking for heat overnight, this is not it. Its also very pretty, sets a great ambiance. I also use it on my patio.
1607343
It heats very well as long as the outside temperature is above 40 degrees. It "pumps" heat from the outside so the higher the temperature outside the better the efficiency. At an outside temp of 45 degrees it can roast a 15 by 15 room if you want. I really don't know if this one will work below 32. Since it loses its efficiency anyway I don't try.As the other poster said - definitely use the two hose set up.
2145897
My first response would be yes but always be sure that it doesn't get too warm. The heat may even irritate the area.
436024
It does not seem to create much heat but I am using it in a 28' x 35' open basement so it is hard to tell.
2207664
I have a large living room, dining room, kitchen combo and another 10 x14 room off of the dining room. All connected. The heater does work well down into the 30s but it runs all the time. It doesn't put out a large amount of heat but it keeps the main living room cozy. It would have to be a smaller area to make it get too hot. It will not replace your furnace but it does help to keep the furnace from coming on as much. I had a 4 element heater but returned it right away and bought this product instead.
1049807
this unit will provide heat but not enough to heat an outdoor area of that size. With the blinds closed it will be warm but not by much.
1661620
Mine overheated constantly, I wouldn't recommend it if you'll have more than 3 or 4 devices connected to it.Infact I wouldn't recommend it at all.
1559018
Yes, I think it would work for you as it is not a whole room heater with blower. It is a kind of oscillating heat lamp with coils; it heats whatever is close to it. In my case, in order to feel the heat, it has to be propped within approximately 3'.
641250
I dont think it would be warm enough. Even in mild temperatures I have to have a heat lamp in it.
482049
This will most definitely heat a room this size. It will simply shut down when the room is at temp so no worries about overkill. We are heating a 400 sq foot space easily.
2162798
No, the instructions says it'll keep things about 40ºF below the surrounding temperature. I doubt your area would be below about 38ºC.
282012
I believe the Duraflame would be a good supplement heat source, however I do not think it should be your only heat source. We have teens and twenty degree nights but 5o in the daytime in the winter. We do have strong wind and it seems that we must turn up the fireplace heat some when the wind is strong. However it still lowered our fuel bill even then. I hope this helps your decision.
8329
Well not much about 2-3 feet but if temperature outside is above 50 it should warm up the whole room.
1961436
I wouldn't use it to heat my house for sure but as long as you have a window or door cracked a couple inches for ventilation it would be okay to cook a meal or make some coffee in an emergency power outage. Just keep it on low heat to reduce emissions and don't leave unattended or take a nap with it left on, you may not wake up. ;-)
1523771
For a space of 60 sq ft....I doubt it'll have an immediate warmth impact....You may feel warmth after a few hours of use...If your looking for a high output portable heater...Allow me to suggest "The Big Heater Buddy" ...It'll put out btween 4000-9000 Btu's... Check Cabelas website...The deal with refurbished units....Good Luck.
1086319
Absolutely not!! The heat reaches everyone!! The bowl is large and lots of heat is distributed to all!! I just love this "fire table"! So beautiful! And, functional!!