Is better than the blue flame unit
1293173
It's according to which type heat you're looking for. Blue flame heaters are prettier, but the heat travels upward toward ceiling from them while the infrared heats objects straight in front of it. Hope this helps.
1293174
I haven't used a blue flame unit, but from what I understand the radiant heater is more fuel efficient and spreads the heat out in a more direct manner.
1293175
I have never used the blue flame unit, but I am very happy with the unit I Have. It was easy to install, following instructions. The propane tank needs to be stored outside, so we drilled a hole in the wall for the hose and filled it with a can of spray insulation. Once completely installed, we did a test run and heated the house with it (last winter). It did not take long to heat the house and after running it for about an hour to see if there was any leaking (detector on wall), we turned it off. It was purchased as an emergency heater for when we lose electricity. I feel confident that when it is needed again, it will function well. I have an 812 sq. ft. house. This will be sufficient to heat the whole place. I hope this helps you. God bless.
579740
I have used other brand of butane fuel and Iwatani with this unit. The Iwatani fuel can just has magnetic which make it fit tighter. But, I couldn't tell difference on performance.
331049
this is not a professional burner but you can get the wok hei with it. The flame is powerful and delivers high heat instantaneously but won't reach the edge of the wok in a horizontal position. to get the flame in you need to tilt the wok while flipping the food inside
1319570
I was not satisfied with this unit. I sold it and now have the Pyle-Pro PDWM5500 - 4 mic system. This works a lot better. I know it's only one step up but what a difference. Better built, better sound and the difference in price is minimal.
2107223
absolutely! will never buy blue flame again. infared puts out twice the heat and uses a tenth of the energy
1411634
I say, YES, the Blueair 403 is well worth the investment. It's well built and has lasted me six years thus far and that's with it running almost every day of the year. I change the filters twice a year when the existing filter shows an accumulation of dirt/dust.
2107221
I have frequently heard blue is a more hot flame. However, this particular heater does a very good job at keeping the temperature stable. The oxygen sensor is very sensitive, so make sure you will have fresh air or the unit will shut off including the pilot light. I use mine in a climate controlled storage building and it does well. It also has a slight natural gas smell. If you use propane you will not have that problem. Propane will put out more heat if you have that available. Overall it is a good heater. Performs well.
1444260
This one is fine. You can adjust the flame up and down. This is the best portable stove that I have used. It won't rust and very easy to clean.
2105380
Yes I bought the blue fire glass and used that instead of the lava rock that it came with - it turned out awesome!
1142047
This is "better" in the sense of features. I've never had a water heater timer fail, so I don't know if the reliability of this unit is better than the intermatic. I've only had this installed for about six months, so long-term reliability is unproven. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
1369442
I would go with the gold. The silvers ventilation system can become clogged causing charcoal to stop burning. Silver good for quick stuff that takes less than 30 minutes. Gold seems like a better bet. Some people modify silver with extra holes or putting a tuna can with holes in bottom, but I think Gold is a better bet. The hibachi style is also good for small grill on small porch.
648134
The flame is dependent on the gas control knob on the unit. It will throw a flame of a couple of feet if you have the knob wide open. It works kind of like a welders torch. Normally you set it to have a blue flame which is the hottest.
1978586
I would recommend the NXT 300, because the RoadTrip LXE has two burners for cooking leaving a cool area in between the two burners. NXT 300 has a length of burner that connects the two burners together, meaning more heat and more importantly consistent heat. Also I would say that the RoadTrip NXT 300 is not worth the extra money for the under glow lighting unless you are looking for that particular color
1896432
Comparatively, yes. Because you have a lot of control over the flame and the burner is study and stable this is probably the nicest single burner stove to cook on especially at the price. Not quite as convenient as a larger, bulkier two burner stove though.
1185754
I have had both the infared and blue flame in my mobile home. The infared reflects the heat out into the room and will make furniture, people, etc that are in front of it very hot. It actually burned peoples legs that were 8 or so feet away. I now have the blue flame. It heats the house just as well but doesn't heat up things in front of the heater. If you want to see how the infared works, just go to Costco or Sams Club and stand in front of one of their dish type heaters. That's what this is, only much more powerful.
2110116
I have used PROCOM heaters for 15 years in various applications. They work equally well from 20# LP tanks or large refillable sources like my 500# in-ground tank. One important precaution is to recognize that the Blue Flame model has a thermostat, allowing a setting at a specific temperature, but some PROCOM radiant gas heaters lack this feature.
2084587
The Blue version is old outdated stock. I got a good deal on 16 of the blue ones and they don't hold a candle to the Premiums. Tenergy currently makes two D cells, the Premium which is the best performance D cell available and the Centura which is designed for long term storage or low self discharge. Both are excellent choices, the blue version is older tech and not recommended unless they are very cheap. I use the Blue ones in my Mag lights and they don't last anywhere close to the Premiums, I won't be getting anymore blue ones, not worth the low capacity and poor shelf life. Stay with the Premiums, good voltage stability, durable, decent shelf life. If you want to store them as emergency cells, get the LSD type. They hold voltage much longer after months in storage.