Setting up the fire pit was incredibly easy. The instructions recommend using a long-handled lighter rather than a match to keep your hand away from the flames. It does require you to manually ignite the gas after you release it by turning an easily accessible knob on the side of the fire pit. We tested the fire pit three different times and were able to start the fire in less than two minutes. but prefer to literally light your own fire, you’ll love Outland Living’s Mega Fire Pit. If you like our best overall pick, the Ponderosa Fire Pit. If you’re not comfortable with assembling furniture, you may want to find someone to put the table together.ĭimensions: 52 x 34 x 24.75 inches | BTUs: 50,000 | Material: All-weather wicker, glass, aluminum | Weight: 71.5 pounds | Ignition Type: Electronic When you’re not using the table, you can protect it from the elements with the thick, soft cover that’s included, although you’ll have to remove the glass shield if you want to cover the entire table. A removable glass shield surrounds the flames, protecting them from the wind and keeping the fire from touching whatever you place on the table. The fire pit itself is protected by a removable lid, which you can store on a thoughtfully placed hook located on the table’s side. While most fire tables include lava rocks to place in the actual pit, we love that Best Choice instead includes the more glamorous fire-resistant glass beads. The table’s weather-resistant wicker body and aluminum tabletop protected with weather-resistant stain are durable as well as stylish. The rest of the fire pit’s features are also highly appealing. To operate the tank, you would typically have to remove a table wall or open a door and reach inside (and possibly encounter spiders!) to access the valve. Many competitors simply have a storage space for the tank hidden inside the table. The compartment operates like a drawer and allows you to slide the tank in and out so you can easily reach its valve and hose. That’s why we love the slide-out compartment on the Best Choice Outdoor Wicker Propane Fire Pit Table. The trick is finding a fire pit that has easy access to the propane tank, as you need to be able to manually open and close the tank’s shutoff valve. Like most gas grills, many fire pit tables include an area designed to store-and hide-the 20-pound propane tank that fuels the fire. For additional protection, Ponderosa makes a matching cover for about $20.ĭimensions: 25 x 25 x 15 inches | BTUs: 64,000 | Material: Alloy steel, lava rocks | Weight: 47.5 pounds | Ignition Type: Automatic The Ponderosa also comes with a metal lid to protect the fire pit’s components when you’re not using it. However, the Ponderosa’s hose attachment is at the back of the fire pit instead of near the on/off knob so you can adjust the fire pit without the hose in the way. We would prefer the hose be longer so you can move the propane tank further away, especially if you’re trying to fit a group around the fire. Like most similar fire pits, you’ll attach the Ponderosa’s included five-foot hose to a standard 20-pound propane tank that you provide. The plastic red knob is easy to find in the dark and is the only design element that stands out, allowing the focus to be on the flames. The Ponderosa also boasts one of the highest BTUs at 64,000, resulting in bigger, warmer flames, which are adjustable by turning the knob that’s easily accessed on the side of the bowl. But because of its low, 15-inch profile, the bowl shouldn’t overwhelm a small patio or balcony. This is one of the largest freestanding portable fire pits so it’s big enough to be the centerpiece for a small group. We also love that the fire pit is portable and can be used in many different types of spaces. The Ponderosa’s 24-inch round bowl sits elevated on four legs, which we find sturdier-especially on uneven ground-than the round-ring base on competitors. Many similar products have manual ignitions, which require you to turn on the gas and light the fire yourself with a match or long-handled lighter, while this fire pit is even more simple-you turn a knob as you would on a gas grill, sending flames into the steel bowl that’s filled with lava rocks. We love this option because it mimics the look and feel of a campfire, but because of its automatic ignition, it is much easier to start. Our best overall pick is the Ponderosa Fire Pit. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
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