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(More customer reviews)(Review updated 29-Jan-2009.)We could not find a compelling case to buy any patio heater model from any company at any price due to the very average ratings and highly variable reviews.It wasn't until we read a comment from another brand/model where the owners talked about their unit tipping over and getting damaged.We then had a new critical criteria to look for: weight.
Pro:
-Weighs in at 96 pounds (shipping weight, no tank), almost 2x heavier than the lightest model we saw, 25 pounds heavier than the next best
-Took only about an hour to assemble (note: you only have to do it once)
-Large and nice looking
-Stainless steel body
-Hardware very cleverly packaged and labeled (thank you!)
-Includes allen wrench for tightening the set screws
-Throws heat well, 40,000 BTU (I cook steak on my gas grill which is 25,000 BTU)
-Variable temperature via the burner knob
-Electronic igniter (comes with one AA battery)
Con:
-Additional tools not listed are needed (13mm wrench, level and/or t-square)
-Assembly requires very level surface, would have been good to know before I started assembly
-Some dents and bent parts (brackets) that required some creativity to fix
-The mysterious clip orientation needed in Step 2 is not properly shown until Step 10
-Does not come with the wheels, must be purchased separately
-One of the six set screws was loose in the packaging... almost lost/thrown away
-Made in China
-Price
-Bees tend to like to nest underneath the top canopy... get the heater cover (see our other review)
Neutral:
-A cover is available, but sold separately
-Tools used/needed: philips screwdriver, 7/16" crescent, 7/16" socket, 9/16" crescent, 9/16" socket, 13mm crescent, pliers (to straighten bent elements), four 16" long 2"x4" pieces of wood (see tip #1 and #2 below), allen wrench (included), step stool (see tip #3)
-Tip #1: Avoid laying unit on it's side... instructions say to do this several times.I used wood to improve access to the bottom screws in steps 1 and 2 by raising the unit up off the floor to avoid laying on it's side in these steps.
-Tip #2: I used the wood again to hold up the "shroud cover" so that I could manage attaching the gas line quick disconnect in Step #8, and also in Step #10 to give me access to tightening the gas clip that secures the gas line (clip keeps line from rattling)
-Tip #3: Step #9 says to lay the unit on it's side... no way!I used a step stool to access the nut caps that attach and secure the top shroud/dome.
-Tip #4: Back out the 6 set screws some before you begin Step #7 (trust me)
-Tip #5: Run for the first time in a well ventilated area to burn off any material stuck to the unit
Bottom line: Recommended, however mainly on looks and weight and considering the weak competition.
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