Does this model sit on the floor or can it be used in a cut out area above a fire place? I am looking for one that will go into a fireplace cut out.
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The model is in the neighborhood of four feet long and about two feet along the sides. It does not sit all that high maybe like a foot and a half. The question really is how long and deep your fire place cut out is. I would measure it and then pay closer to attention the dimensions of the product I am just estimating here.
1250556
It can sit on the ground, but in winter the spirits will need to be warmed up to burn. A wind screen is always necessary.
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The one with the legs would be more stable, but you can use this one. I recommend building a little "tripod" with stones for it to stand on above the wood of the fire, just to help keep the heat even. I've used mine inside a fire pit and it was great.
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The side grates come off as well as the vent cap on the top so you have direct access to the flames. It's not as convenient as an open top fire pit or the type that has a mesh dome over the fire, but it's doable. We roast marshmallows in it all the time.
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Yes it can be used in a campfire or BBQ as I've used it on both as well as in the fireplace just because I thought it'd be fun to try to replicate recipes I'd seen done at Sturbridge Village; I assume that if you didn't have a grate to place it on then legs would be better because it would allow more air to circulate however as I live in California where there's alway seems to be a high fire danger I've never cooked anywhere but in a designated camp fire area where gratesare always part of the structure.
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Yes, but under the condition you monitor it for a few hours. Different carpets can react to heat differently so it is a good idea to closely monitor the unit when setting it on carpet. Ideally, I would put it on a hearth or tile floor, but as mentioned below, we did not notice any problems with it sitting on our carpet for a few hours.
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I would imagine that it should help to clean some of the particulates from the fire from the air, if used in that area. I use mine on my work desk, but I still seem to accumulate some dust around that area.
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It heats from the top. I mounted mine closer to the floor about 8" from the baseboard like a real fireplace and it works great. Two heat levels and variable flame. I absolutely love it. Slight humming from the fan but not enough to be annoying and it reminds me it is on if I choose not to have the flame, just heat.
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Yes it is safe to use around fireplacr. Make sure you get the fireplace one because it comes with 4 sections instead of 3 sections
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No hearth pad is needed. The legs keep it away from the floor. I used mine on carpeting. There are no sparks to fly out the front, since it is gas/propane, so there is no danger of something catching fire in front of it.
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My fire started is half worn out and it's still in one piece and works perfectly fine. Just make sure you don't use one side or just the middle, strike it evenly around all side, top and bottom to not create any weak or thin areas and you should be fine.
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It can be placed anywhere, the surface is not hot. the heat comes out the bottom and is distributed by a fan at the bottom. Just don't put anything beneath. You cannot see the wall, just the fake flames.
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Yes, we have ours on our carpet, the heat comes out of the upper portion of the fireplace, above the flames.
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Same as the others have stated. Outside only. Maybe under an Umbrella or a completely open shelter type structure in a park or a car port, if the weather turns on you. The SilverFire hunter stove is a good option for venting the smoke outside. That requires modifications to your structure of course. Do you have a fireplace?
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It can not be used where there is fire. You can paint the outside of a grill but not the inside. So, I would not think you could use in a fireplace.
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We have only used ours in an outdoor firepit, but I don't see why you couldn't use in in your open fireplace. Its doesn't create smoke or an odor.
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I wouldn't use it too close to a fireplace. It is metal and will get hot to the touch.