Do propane fire pits put out any heat?
I like the heat and ambiance of a good wood fire when camping. But after more than 35 years of camping I'm finding that I'm starting to not enjoy constantly moving around the fire pit to stay out of t...
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We, too, have a Camp Chef propane fire pit. At first startup, it gives out very little heat, but as the lava rocks heat up, it gets better. It does NOT put out as much heat as a wood fire, but part of that is due to it's smaller diameter, which is typically smaller than a normal wood campfire. If it's a mild evening, it works fine, but if it's cold, it just doesn't put out the body-warming heat that a typical campfire does.
There is a "fix", however. I replaced the stock fixed regulator with an adjustable regulator that goes up to 5psi (standard is 0.5psi, I believe). Although I never use it that high (it gives a 4'+ high flame!!!), I do often turn it up to about 2psi.
There is a "fix", however. I replaced the stock fixed regulator with an adjustable regulator that goes up to 5psi (standard is 0.5psi, I believe). Although I never use it that high (it gives a 4'+ high flame!!!), I do often turn it up to about 2psi.
