how is the heat distributed, out the front or the top
2014319
The heat comes out the top, it's pretty warm. I put mine in a real fireplace and it looks good. The flames are realistic looking. I would purchase this item again. But it was damaged when I recieved it. But I glue'ex it back on and works great.
138590
I PRESUME this would be ok, as the heat is driven by a fan, so no "fire" heat comes in contact with the top. That being said, we have never tested this theory, since the unit is used in our basement.
778589
I can't say with 100% certainty but the design suggests that it needs to be flat on the floor. Given that heat rises and there is no fan in this unit, a floor position is going to produce the optimal results. There are no heat vents on the sides and the bottom is aluminum.
886700
Puts out most of the heat straight up kind off needs a roof to contain the heat
1228836
I measured it with a heatgun. On the outside, I got a reading of 42C (108F) directly outside the front vent. On the bottom, I got 36C, (98F). Maybe I should put it on top of a laptop cooler
900463
The top & bottom BOTH heat up, the top does not get as hot at the bottom - CucinaPro
351627
Yes, the air blows out the top of the unit. The exhaust vents are at the back half of the top of the unit. Air flow is quite good, too!
605144
Vents are located up top - and there is a sliding mechanism that allows you to open it up from the inside. As to your other questions, you can have it as close as you want, i actually have my sauna butted right up to two walls (in a corner).. never an issues. If you're worried about heat on the outside, its virtually nonexistent.
2127575
I believe the tilt is about 30 degrees more then enough to direct the heat flow but you can also reposition the entire unit so you get the heat where you need it.
1123990
Mainly the floor if it's ceramic or stone tiles. Soom residual space heat but not much.
593308
I use mine on top of fleece. It doesnt seem to distribute heat evenly.I tried under the fleece, it needs to be on top of fleece :)
861208
Yes. I think the top probably does get hot. This heater is awesome for us outside. I really have no complaints. I get cold very easily and this keeps me warm outside. I can't say for sure as I've not put my hand over the top of the heater when it's on, but I can tell you that the heater projects 10 to 12 feet. I guess it would depend on how tall your roof is.
304856
Heat comes from the bottom but the stove is on legs & does not get hot underneath. The fan on the heater blows heat straight out from the front of the heater.
1046562
Yes the heat does come from the top. It is a blower and quite strong. We have it in our bedroom which is very large situated directly above the garage, the heater is located near (within 5 feet) of sliding doors. If the heat is set to high the room heats up within minutes and if left on becomes far too warm in the room. The other evening when the temps (in CT) were below zero we had the fireplace on high and fell asleep. A couple of hours later it was so hot in the room we needed to turn off the fireplace and open the sliding doors to cool off the room, temp had to be in the 80's. Trust me, this is well worth the purchase. I hardly ever rate products but this one I definitely had to.
147624
Does anyone know how much air circulation (space) it requires top, sides, bottom?
421346
To my knowledge, it's through the back, and out on the top. Hope that helps!
1533527
Most of the heat comes from the sides and not the back. I don't know how that will work in your situation.