can this unit be placed on an outdoor carpet, or will it get to hot and burn the rug?
1351153
Our unit does not get hot underneath ...... we were originally going to put ours on an outdoor rug but the unit is so heavy it was going to be very difficult to move every time I wanted to clean the deck!
1351154
We don't have it on a rug, but the few times we have used it so far I don't feel like having it on a rug would be an issue. No fire sparks out of it, and it doesn't seem to get hot underneath.
1351155
It should be fine, it is cool to the touch on the base, even the granite is fine for setting drinks on while the fire is lit. It will take two strong people to lift it though.
1351156
It shouldn't be any problem to put it on carpet as it doesn't get warm at all on the bottom.
648702
Instructions are specific on not using it on carpeted floors, but it's OK if you add a layer of insulation, like cardboard. The fact that the instructions OK the use of cardboard makes it seem like the issue is constant heat discoloring the carpet or wood, given that cardboard has a lower ignition point than wool or nylon. By the way, the box it comes in makes a perfect insulator, with a little trimming.
316798
I don't see why it couldn't be used on a carpeted floor. The mat is large and insulated enough that it shouldn't cause damage to the carpet. I would check while you are using it on the carpeted floor that the heat from the iron doesn't go through the mat and damage the carpet. Also it the iron was on a high setting and were to get of the edge of the mat, it could melt or fuse your carpet quickly.
2222522
Yes, we have ours on our carpet, the heat comes out of the upper portion of the fireplace, above the flames.
648699
The instructions that came with mine said not to use it on carpet floor. I imagine after a while it will likely discolor carpet and depending on the carpet, possibly melt it.
27060
Well, the covering is a plush type carpet so I would say no. Unless you plan to re-cover it with a type of turf or rug type carpet, I would not expect it to do well outside
80015
The unit is not NEMA rated and the installation instructions state that it is for indoor use only so, no, I would not reoommend this unit be placed outside.
2219910
Don't know about heat since mine was outside. Keep an eye on it for air leakage or you'll have a wet floor if inside.
191013
Yes, it could be used outdoors. It would deteriorate quickly because it is not designed to be weatherproof. I do not think you would be happy with the heat output because you would lose the combustion gases which have most if the heat. I would look for a radiant heater for this application.
474949
Not sure about indoors unless it was on tile or concrete. Would not recommend putting on carpet due to "sweating" from condensation or from dripping around fittings. I had mine outside on sundeck with a 8 ft. X 8 ft. tarp underneath. The tarp caught the moisture from sources mentioned above and made it easy to keep spa clean on bottom and when walking around the perimeter barefoot on clean tarp surface. It uses a regular 110 volt outlet but mine was also GFCI for safety.
1167035
I would not do that at all but, that's my opinion. This unit gets pretty hot. It is designed to radiate heat down. I would buy a heat proof top to sit it on which is what I have. You would never want to burn your animal[s].
213882
The housing doesn't really get hot, but the unit should be suspended slightly above the floor to direct heat where it is needed. IR light does not heat the air, but will heat objects within the line of sight several feet away. Heat Storm makes a "roll cage" for floor use of this light.
371660
I would say yes it would be too hot-there isn't any ventilation and it isn't durable enough for outdoors unless you keep it on a patio with shade.
1594152
Yes it can be safely placed on your carpet and near a bed, as far as cost comparison goes it's not intended to be used as your main home heating sorce, it's not efficient enough to be used as a main sorce of heating, so compared to forced air heating, it would be more costly to use this heater, and one more point about using a portable heater that I'v noticed is it drys the air in the room a lot.
1915411
No. I would not because of the venting. I think they do have a model that vents to the outside. You have to be careful of carbon monoxide. Also I am sure there is a fire hazard as this unit gets hot. But outside it works great.
1783072
I have it on my deck, so far nothing major has happened, however, the cover most definitely lets out pieces of burning wood when the fire pops and cracks. I wouldn't put a carpet under it. Also for those wondering, we moved it to our yard one night and it definitely burned and killed the grass underneath, so it gets extremely hot. I love this little fire pit though, and I'm pleased with the purchase.
1367431
Yes it does not get hot on the outside. I would be concerned about using it on the carpet. I have used it daily this winter and it keeps me warm but again does not get hot on the outside.