How hot is this thing on top? I am concerned about melting the soffit on my patio... is this a concern?
523989
Obviously, it gets warm. We have 2 of them and use them both under a 9 foot patio cover with a drywall, painted ceiling which has about a foot of clearance. We have not had any issues.
1783071
Of course you can never be too careful. Our porch is stone/concrete. I do not recall that the bottom gets hot (the base, I mean.) I think it's important that whatever you put it on not be flammable, AND that it be an even, steady place so it doesn't tip over. Good luck!
888076
We enjoy sitting around the fire pit, we have turned the ceiling fan on when using it the fire pit and it did seem to warm the whole area too. If you are wanting to "heat" the patio the tower may be a better alternative.
2194213
We don't use it in an I closed space and have never had it on high but if it's not near anything I don't see a problem. We just love it.the heat is directed downwards and there's no flame to worry about. Hope this has been helpful.
1941406
I'm sorry that I am just now seeing this. I personally have not slept on this, so I can't answer. I bought this for the futon, when we have overnighters staying. I haven't had any complaints that it makes you hot, though.
1107419
The base of the bowl doesn't get any hot. I have had mine many times on top of a wooden coffee table at the side yard, and never had any problem with the heat. It's a very safe design, all the heat remains on the top.
1122699
We have ours on a metal patio table. I'm thinking that it would be too hot for a plastic table
832773
No,I droped some hot cole on it yesterday and it almost went thru.But hey, it did save my patio from having a huge burn spot.
213881
Yes, the housing does get hot. But we have placed it on our wood deck floor with no problem. I wouldn't leave it in a small enclosed place, or right up against a wall or corner, but in the open on the deck it's been fine. (But I haven't left it out there for more than 1-2 hours so far) I also would not want it around children.
980225
At least a couple hundred degrees. Aluminum/steel looks to beak down at a pretty high temp. I'm sure as long as the fire isn't touching the fan, you'll be fine. Another question would be, what are you ducting the fireplace with? Or are you just sticking this canfan up there, to exhaust hot air out? You should probably look into something else to vent air out for a fireplace. Unless you use it to vent off heat the the rest of the house.
1680676
I checked with the person I bought the unit for, and she has not had heat which she considers to be a problem. Her unit sits on a shelf which is open front and back. She said it is warm, but not hot. She has toddlers and grand kids around all the time and it hasn't been a problem...
1095114
Yes, the exterior does get quite hot. Top and sides will evaporate a splash of water in seconds.
1949786
Well theres different temperatures. The highest is 450. And thats really hot. So if you don't want that high keep it low
286093
I would be concerned about the heat coming out of the top. It may damage the TV.
1619532
Its not very hot. I mounted mine directly under a cheap ikea table with no issues at one point.
1919214
The outside of this seems to stay fairly cool. Our tenant had it sitting on a laminate topped desk and it didn't cause "melt-age". (I know that's not an actual word.....but, you got the gist, right?) Anyway, she used it for over a year and neither she nor her 5 year old son had any accidents or complaints.
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The base does get hot during use. For stability sakes, I would keep it on level ground.