Diy Gas Fire Pit With Hidden Propane Tank

Another quick outdoor gas fire pit is a manufactured propane fueled fire pit.

Diy gas fire pit with hidden propane tank.

It hooks up to a standard propane tank. Drop in fire pit pan w burner outdoor diy natural gas propane tank 8 sizes when used do not touch the heating area by hand or move the pan to avoid scald. If you already have a functioning fire pit at your home then this is the diy project you will want to take a look at to see how you can convert your current enclosure into one that runs on gas. With gas fire pits a burner pan is optional but it really helps support the burner and the material you use to cover the burner.

The oriflamme hammered copper gas fire pit includes a metal lid fire glass and a propane tank. I hooked up the hose to the tank which took no time at all. You have to go to the gas station or convenience store to buy or refill your tank. Using a fire pit burner rated for greater than 125 000 btu with a standard 20 pound propane tank will result in poor flame performance.

The only con for using propane gas is when you run out of it. The one that you should really invest on is the steel burner ring because it serves as the heart of your fire pit. Then all that was left to do was turn on the propane and set the propane cover on top of the propane tank. Access the propane tank through a hidden door compartment as the propane tank is internal and completely hidden.

This is the propane kit i used. Here is the outdoor gas fireplace propane kit i ordered from american glass on amazon. Use instructions whole regulator and connection hose and a imperial 1 4 flare are needed to complete installation. I m so happy to report that hiding your fire pit s propane tank on a brick patio is that easy.

The fire put burns at a rate of 40 000 btu and is suitable for year round use. Hidden in plain sight. Propane gas is heavier than air which can result in pooling gas in and around a fire pit. These kits only need to be attached to a propane tank much like a gas grill.

Materials you have to gather the important materials for your propane fire pit. It has a key as a secondary on off valve and a hookup air regulator that goes to the bottom of the fire pan. Always ensure your gas supply has been completely shut off after use.