Can this gas fire pit really sit on a trex type deck?
909892
I'd say yes. I just installed mine, nat gas, on my wooden deck. I can literally put my feet against the ss outer ring and its cold to the touch. It sets about a 1/2" above the deck surface on 3 or 4 "feet". I wouldn't hesitate, I love mine, and so much better than the ones you can buy at the local home improvement stores. 60,000 BTU's, this thing puts off some heat!
944720
It sits on top of the super big sky, not down in it. You could burn wood on top of it but the point of a fire pit is to control and contain the fire, you would want to ensure the fire would be contained somehow. Otherwise, it is good steel and would hold up for a while. Over time, the steel will rust some and begin to warp from the direct heat of the coals and then cooling slowly... kind of like annealing it. but it will take a while to hurt it.
1457009
There is no ventilation so heat does build up inside.You would want to add some serious insulation inside the pit, beneath the fire pan. Maybe a layer or two of bricks and some reflective foil on top. Otherwise the heat will - at minimum - cook/color the deck, if not set actually it on fire.
226136
It's got a horseshoe stand bottom, 3 horseshoes that are welded to a ring that the barrel sits upon. If you are worried about it on a deck just get some fire brick to put under it for good measure.
153285
It sits about 6-7" from the deck surface. But let's be careful. In fact, there are fire codes one must comply with if placing this on a deck surface. In Ontario, Canada, most municipalities require a 1/16" stainless or galvanized heat shield beneath 3.5" depth of cementitious material such as fire brick or paving stones. When I built my deck, I recessed this configuration so that it was flush with the finished deck surface. Works wonderfully, and no smouldering deck. Please take this advice seriously. It will protect your life and property.
1149636
This is a lp gas fire place. So I guess anything that works with gas should be fine. Just don't put wood logs or charcoal brickets on it.
1094729
I don't see why it wouldn't work as long as the size is suitable to go under the fire pit table. It should probably stick out a few inches all around so that it will catch sparks, etc. But, are you sure you want to put a fire pit on your deck......especially if it's a wood deck?
560303
I would not feel safe burning a fire on a wood deck. It's sits pretty low, so it may get hot underneath.
244873
Yes, you can. I placed mine in a standard metal fire pit and that works too.
944719
Maybe. It is sturdy, but I'm afraid high heat together with heavy logs may soften the metal and bend the grill. I bought a wood rack for the bottom of the fire pit. Have you looked at that?
68396
I guess, but I wouldn't want to. Its a decorative fire pit - not a barbecue. There is no cooking grate and it is pretty low to the ground.
385466
I do not use a grate. The pit is shallow. If I used a grate the fire would be too high and could possibly roll out of the pit.
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Hi George, the best answer we can come with is probably. The main thing would be the size of the pit. When you use this under a grill, the charcoal tray/gas jets are probably 24 inches above the pad. A fire pit would be a bit closer. You might contact the company for a definitive answer. Sorry I can't be more decisive about this. I would,hate to have you with a mmelted mess or fire on your deck!
900059
Hi there. Gas burning fire pits need two things, proper clearance and ventilation, to use safely.
1626226
Ours sits on a wooden deck with no issues...the fire is a long ways from the wood. Great unit, Blue Rhino is also outstanding at customer service. We had a question and got a human, even on the weekends!
1545274
Yes, we currently use the fire pit on our composite deck. The flame is large but the wind will blow the flame out before it would blow it towards the railing. We keep it about 1 foot away from the railing just incase.
192169
It works as any regular fire pit with with real wood or any briquettes, add a little of liquid fuel and light it up. Works for me! I grilled meat just fine. Good luck having fun!