Fire Pit BTU Ratings: How to Read Them and Why Bigger Isn't Better
A BTU rating is the gas a burner burns per hour at full flame. Published outputs by burner size, what your gas line and tank allow, and patio heater sizing.
By James DarrenPublished
Fire Pit Guides
Buying guides for gas fire pits, fire tables and patio heaters: natural gas versus propane, BTU ratings, materials and ignition. Each guide names its author and lists its sources at the end.
Fire Pit Discount Codes and MAP Pricing: What a Low Price Means
Why legitimate dealers rarely beat MAP on a premium fire pit, what an unusually low price usually signals, and where manufacturers publish their own promotions.
By James DarrenPublished
Fire Pit Materials: How GFRC, Corten, Copper and Steel Hold Up Outdoors
Weight, patina, staining, care, heat and water damage for GFRC, corten, copper, carbon steel and stainless, from manufacturer documents and material standards.
By James DarrenPublished
Match-Lit vs Electronic Ignition for Gas Fire Pits: Which to Buy
How match-lit, flame-sensing and electronic ignition work, what the code and listing standard require, power needs, common failures, retrofits and which to buy.
By James DarrenPublished
Natural Gas vs Propane Fire Pits: The Real Tradeoffs
Heat per unit, pipe size, tank runtime, conversion kits and when to call a licensed gas fitter. Natural gas for permanent builds, propane for the rest.
By James DarrenPublished
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