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Want a fire you can turn on and off with a knob, with no smoke in your face? I picked up a propane fire pit table at the end of the season.
Mine is a Best Choice Products gas fire table with a bronze-style finish. It’s about three feet wide and two feet tall, and I got it on Amazon for under $200. That exact model isn’t listed anymore, so the button goes to a current steel propane fire pit table with a lid. Here’s how setup went, how to light it, and the two things I’d change.
- No smoke, no soot, no mess
- Flame control from low to high
- Push-button igniter
- Wide lip for drinks or feet
- Tank sits hidden inside with a strap
- Good value at the price
- Included fire glass doesn’t cover the burner ring
- The cover isn’t really waterproof
- Thin sheet metal doors
- Taller than I’d like (needed for the tank)
- Heavy: about 100 pounds
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Size, weight and finish
It’s about 37 inches wide, and the box was heavy. I had to put it on a wheelbarrow to get it into my garage. Everything is metal, with what looks like a powder coat: mostly brown, with a rose-gold or copper shimmer and a little crackle finish coming through.
The stone, tile or faux-wood fire tables looked a little nicer to me, but I bought this one on price. Funny side note: my folding bike is also from Best Choice Products, which gave me some comfort.
Doors, tank and hookup
The doors close with little magnets. It’s thin sheet metal, so there’s a little play, but it’s done nicely, with vent slots on the doors and sides and a thick lip on top.
Inside, the base has a tight circular cutout that holds the bottom of a normal propane tank. I had to wiggle it in, so it’ll be hard to get out, but it’s sturdy. There’s also a backpack-style strap you can run over the tank. The hose connector is the same kind you’d find on a grill.
How to light it
Open the propane tank and check that you don’t smell gas. Then push the control knob in, turn it, and hold it down; you’ll hear gas flowing. Hit the igniter and it lights up. After that, adjust the flame just by turning the knob.
Turned all the way up, I could feel the heat coming off it. The big advantage over a wood fire pit is that you’re not dodging smoke every time the wind shifts. You can control the flame closely for whatever the evening calls for.
Fire glass: buy extra
It comes with a shallow blackened tray, the gas ring and some fire glass. Personally I’d have liked lava rocks, but I’m sticking with the glass. One review said it doesn’t come with enough to hide the ring, and that’s absolutely true.
If you want the ring covered for a more natural look, you’ll need more. I ordered another box of Amazon-brand fire glass for about $25.
The cover isn’t waterproof
It comes with a cover sold as waterproof, but it’s thin nylon. After a light sprinkle, the whole top of the fire pit under the cover was wet. It’s fine for bird droppings or sticks, but I’ve heard you want to keep the metal dry so it doesn’t tarnish. I ordered a better cover. If you live somewhere warm and dry, the included one may be fine.
FAQ
How big is this fire pit table?
About 37 inches wide and about 2 feet tall, and around 100 pounds in the box.
Does the propane tank go inside?
Yes. A cutout in the base holds a standard tank, and there’s a strap to secure it.
How do you light it?
Open the tank, push in and turn the knob, hold it, then press the igniter. Turn the knob to adjust the flame.
Does it come with enough fire glass?
It comes with some, but not enough to hide the burner ring.
Is the included cover waterproof?
Not in my experience. It’s water resistant at best, so I bought a better cover.
How long does setup take?
It took me a couple of hours.
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