Is the flame realistic? Also, can I put the heater on carpeting?
1194701
Sorry, the flame is NOT real, but it is very realistic (well, to me). It is only a light indicating your heater is on. You cannot turn on the heater without turning on the light. Also, the heat blows out from below (you see a little rectangular shape below the heater). That's where the heat blows out. And I touched the bottom below the blowing area. It is not hot at all. So it should be ok to put it on the carpet. I hope this helps.
872261
Yes you can. The heater is on a thermostat that can be set to whatever temperature you want and will run even with the flames turned off.
1098361
I have placed mine on carpet before and have had no problems. The unit itself doesn't seem to get very warm to the touch.
2131549
We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20 degree temps at a comfortable level. Reviews I read indicated this heater was used by many in a tent. Kids just add another dimension.
665577
Yes it can be used indoors even on carpet. We have our in our master bedroom and it's on carpet. The unit doesn't get hot on the bottom.
2036757
Absolutely. I have had one of these units on a carpet since February. It has been in use constantly for about the last 2 weeks, and the bottom has never gotten excessively warm. Overall these units seem to be extremely safe, IMHO.
374092
It is a lovely little fireplace with quite realistic flames. It would buy it again.
1202773
Yes, if done in a smart fashion, and depending on the fuel being used. Don't light this stove on carpet. If you're using gasoline then for sure don't use indoor. If using alcohol and on a hard non-flammable surface, I don't see a reason why not. Just use common sense, and remember that the stove gets hot, real hot.
2047763
Yes you can place this on carpet. I have mine in a room with a low shag like carpet and have had no issues.
705719
I think an open flame might destroy the vessel, and certainly its brushed stainless steel finish. It's insulated, in any case, which would probably make direct heating unsatisfactory.
1823591
It's really just a heater with a fireplace "effect". There is no actual fire.
2266454
It couldLike any heater or open flame you need space in front of the unit and perhaps a fireplace screen in front of it. Would not use it around children. Again it's a open heater / flame and all cautions must be used.
1985111
Yes, the flame looks just like a real fire, love it very nice unit for the money.
692013
I wouldn't because of fumes. I just use kerosene. I think it would be hard on the heater, ignition n soot build up.
1990035
I think it is more for the look of a fire and a little warmth than a heater... one complaint we heard before buying is your wine glass can get hot sitting on the table which is true so it does throw some heat.
1958417
Whoop! Yes you can. With or without heat..You also can adjust the flame height. Hope this helps..
537981
Yes it can sit on the carpet but not the power box.. Put it on its side on a non flammable plate. I keep both the machine and the power box on a very small metal end table. The power box gets warm/ hot because the machine runs 24/7.