If using fans to circulate air will pilot stay lit? Or could this be used on a covered patio without pilot blowing out?
1882237
I have it mounted 20 ft up in a RV garage. The pilot light has blown out several times with strong winds. Very frustrating.
1882238
My unit is in the garage. I've had all the doors opened many times with no pilot light issues. Not sure about being totally outside however.
1882239
A fan will not blow the pilot light out unless the fan airflow is directed at the unit itself. The fan I use is directed three feet above the heater. If the wind can get into your patio which is usually the case. I'm guessing 14 mph wind or more will blow the pilot out. I can blow mine out easily by exhaling on it.
1882240
Pilot light is strong. It is located on the left side of the unit. Don't think you will have a problem if the fan isn't pointed directly at it. I have a fan located on the left side and higher than the unit itself and have no problems. On a covered patio should be ok unless you have very high winds.
1882241
This will work on a covered patio only if the wind is not blowing, it's really meant for a garage or inclosed area. However, it will work but you want to ensure the gas line is hooked up right.
1107186
You must allow air flow keep the unit outside blowing in to the room you are cooling
2022520
Yes, The unit comes on and off with a built in thermostat. The pilot does stay on though. I use it to heat a small greenhouseand it was very effective.
1937125
It works just fine as long as the humidity is not too high. Much more comfortable than just a fan! I fill it with the hose when we use it on the patio, makes filling it up easy.
1441459
The black dial on the upper right side can be rotated between 1-5 which varies the temperature. The pilot light always remains lit with one of the number selections and the unit turns itself on and off to remain at your selected heat number/temperature. I also purchased the optional fan blower which is great in my garage for dispersing the heat out as opposed to just up and turns itself on and off as well.
793692
I have mine installed on the patio fans which is also upside down. As long as the bulbs do not exceed the wattage rating listed on the lamp you should be ok. Also I ordered the 60W bulbs, but recieved 45W, just something to watch for.
317860
For the size of the fan it move a lot of air. Installed 2 on my patio instead of 1 large fan giving better area air movement control. I would install these fans again.
1937120
If your patio is enclosed it will be great. You will have to sit right in front of it if your patio is open. It does have oscillation in the fan. So that is helpful to cool down everywhere.
538184
The patio floor will become wet only if the relative humidity is very, very high. Most hots days even with high relative humdity the moisture will stay around a bit longer. The product does work but you have to keep it clean (nozzles) and it must be near an AC outlet and obviously a water (hose) connection. Also, don't put it right in front of you at a very close distance as the high fan setting with moisture spray will leave a little damp spots here and there. However, the whole point of the device is to cool the air around you with a mist spray.
1718176
A single bulb works fine in an outdoor enclosed fixture and the vibration of a fan should not be a problem. Whether the heat buildup would be a consideration would depend on the configuration of your fan. If all 4 bulbs are in the same enclosure and it is recessed or against the ceiling, it could be a problem. If they are in separate enclosures and well away from the ceiling, it should not be a problem.
1648069
It depends upon the distance from the top of the heater to the ceiling. If this is on the floor and you have a standard ceiling - it should be ok. If you set it on a table you may have a problem. The bigger problem is that it is fire. Fire takes the oxygen out of the air and puts carbon monoxide in the air. Carbon monoxide will kill you. So if the patio is enclosed - OPEN THE WINDOWS.
1147310
It will light and heat up but the fan that circulates the heat won't work with the power out. So it depends what your trying to heat. For a small area it would be good.
398536
I have used this unit in very windy conditions with no problems. Once lite and the lid closed the fire and heat is maintained. As with any gas fired unit the fire maybe blown out when the lid is opened in high wind conditions.
905122
Seeing that people are talking about needing wind. I would think a powerful enough fan in the right position could work. Of course, that is just a theory.
2177913
The only thing that would turn off the pilot, if thats what you are referring is LOW oxygen levels in a TIGHT home, now if the pilot stayslit and its set on "2" on thermostat, it should cycle off and on and the pilot stay lit, the fan set on auto will cycle whenever is senses aheat buildup where ever the sensor is located, I think this could be improved on myself, its erratic at very best. If this doesn't answer your questions then I would need more detail to help you....Richard H
1014458
Yes, this fan will move a fair amount of air in a closed room. Patio service requires heavy duty industrial fans for good cooling.
2114962
Yes. Also, the pilot light can easily be extinguished if it is windy outside, causing the heater to turn off.