Styles of Propane Fueled Fire Pits
Most people are worried about changing their outdoor heating system from conventional wood burning to propane fire pits because of the possible hazards that gas-fueled burning may cause. Perhaps this was even more instigated by the ongoing rules imposed on the allowable concentration of propane to be used by the general public.
But in truth, there is nothing to really be worried about because the use of propane fire pits is just the same as using your fuel burners at home. That may even prove to be more risky because it is inside the house. This time, the fire pits are placed outside. This is not to say that there is no risk of fire because there still is after all it is what fire pits do. As far as health reservation is concerned, there really is nothing threatening about propane gas. The only thing to note about is when you have propane gas leak, you would know instantly because when it blends with the atmosphere they cause reaction and when smelled, they are like rotten eggs.
Propane gas is actually a colorless gas which when ignited can produce generous amount of flames. This is why they are perfect for use in the fire pit.
This gas is also cheap because the cost of production of propane is relatively low when compared to all the other flammable gases. They are stored in pressurized gas tanks which are tightly sealed. This contains propane in constant temperature and pressure so that it appears liquid and heavy in storage. Most propane gas tanks weigh about 20 pounds. This will allow you more or less 60 hours of continuous fire burning.
As soon as the outdoor gas fire pit is no longer needed or that you have to doze the fire off, you just have to make sure that the gas valve containing propane is securely and tightly closed to prevent leaks and waste.
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