5 Best Propane Fire Pits, Tested and Reviewed
TMB STUDIOBest Overall Propane Fire Pit
Outdoor Patio Propane Gas Firepit
Pros:
- Strong flame
- Sizable and sturdy
- Lightweight
- Attractive
- Pretty sea glass
Cons:
- Cumbersome assembly
- Wind resistance is just OK
- Control panel is hidden inside door
According to our testers, this propane fire pit is the “agreed-upon favorite” in terms of aesthetics. They noted that “the clear rounded sea glass is pretty yet understated, and the woven brown material sets it apart from the others.”
It’s also larger than the others we tested, so it’s a bit of a statement piece for a patio or backyard, especially with its wicker base and heat-resistant bronze finish.
But good looks aren’t the only thing that sets this piece apart. It produces strong, consistent, deeply colorful flames and emits warmth up to 9 feet away (we tested this on a warm day, so take that with a grain of salt). Despite its intense max flame and excellent heat emission, this fire pit is one of the only options we tested that we’d recommend placing items on.
“Due to the wider lip of the table, we’d actually feel comfortable setting drinks on the edge of the table while on the lowest setting,” our testers said.
It’s also relatively easy to assemble, with our testers noting that the steps were fairly straightforward. “Our main complaint was that it came with a shoddy wrench and bolts only,” they said. “Being forced to use these tools over screws and a screwdriver really slowed us down.”
Attaching the propane to the hose was easy: You just screw the hose onto the propane tank, though our testing team did need to mess around with the wing nut to get the cylinder to fit snugly in the holder. Our testers reported no propane leakage after testing.
Operating the fire pit once assembled is easy as pie. It features electric ignition, and all you have to do is push down the ignitor button, then turn a knob to light it. This is the only one with a control panel inside the door, which our testers said is a little annoying, though the door itself is one of the sturdiest and easiest to operate of the pits they tested.
The Colebrooke fire pit comes with a protective cover for when it’s not in use. It’s essentially like a sleeve or slipthere are no zippers, snaps, or elastic. According to our testers, the seam aligns exactly with the table’s perimeter, so it fits perfectly.
It arrived on the doorstep intact and packaged neatly but with much waste. The large main box had some empty boxes inside it to take up room (rather than Styrofoam), so the fire pit components themselves did not shift and get damaged. We appreciate the more eco-conscious choice, as opposed to Styrofoam.
The fire pit is sizable but fairly light, partly due to the wicker construction. Because of its size, our testers think most buyers will need two people to move it safely. Overall, it feels durable but is relatively easy to move, and it looks great, our testers said.
“This table is a pretty good value, if a little bit on the high side,” they said. “We definitely think this is our best overall in terms of quality and value, but we wouldn’t mind seeing it just a tad cheaper.” If you catch this one on sale, it’s a no-brainer.
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