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Just got this fire pit and it looks great but I haven't actually used it yet. Assuming it works as advertised, I give it 5 stars however I wanted to warn folks about the propane hose that gets advertised by Amazon as "frequently purchased with this item". It doesn't fit! You need to get the hose with 3/8" Male pipe thread x 3/8" Female pipe thread. It would be nice if the amazon description included this detail. Not only was it missing from the description but they actually promote the wrong one.
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RECIEVED THE FIRE PIT IN GREAT SHAPE BUT BE AWARE THAT THIS FIRE PIT "DOES NOT COME WITH THE 7 LOGS" AS LISTED. THE HOSE THAT IS SUGGESTED TO BUY WITH THE FIRE PIT DOES NOT WORK WITH THE FIRE PIT AS IT COMES WITH ITS OWN HOSE WITH FITTINGS OF ITS OWN KIND,BUT THE HOSE NEEDS TO BE LONGER.... TO MOVE THE 20# TANK AWAY FROM THE PIT AND OUT OF THE WAY.AFTER CALLING AMAZON I HAD TO ORDER $100.00 CERAMIC REPLACEMENT LOGS FROM ANOTHER INTERNET STORE FOR THE PIT AS THE LOG LOOK IS WHAT I WAS GOING FOR NOT THE LAVA ROCK LOOK. I THINK IT WILL TURN OUT GOOD IN THE END BUT I WILL HAVE CLOSE TO $400.00 IN IT. HOPE THIS REVIEW HELPSBest Deals for Camp Chef Del Rio Gas Fire Pit
This pit is just what I wanted. I never saw it advertised with logs, so the lava rocks are just fine. This pit is low to the ground so it lets the heat warm you more. Read the instructions well on how to slowly open the gas for the maxium amount of flame. I love that this is one of the highest BTU's (60,000) for a great price. Also very portable if I want to move from back to the front of the house or travel with it. I would definetly recommend to purchase. I have many friends waiting to see how it worked out for me before they purchase. great! And no worry about smoke, firewood and ashes! I also researched many others and it's great for the price.Honest reviews on Camp Chef Del Rio Gas Fire Pit
I felt compelled to provide a review on the Del Rio since a few things might be unclear to prospective buyers. I wasn't sure if it would ship with the copper or hammered penny finish and was very happy when mine arrived with the copper. Excellent! I was hoping for that.My box appeared to have been a repack / return, but all of the parts were there. One edge of the bowl was bent down a little where the retainer clip sits (due to shipping, etc.), but no biggie... it's a fire pit, not a coffee table!
It was not overly clear in the Amazon "Items Included" list, but my unit DID include a 6FT hose with a regulator on one end, which screwed perfectly onto a 20lb propane tank. I also ordered the 15FT 3/8"M + 3/8"F extension, just in case, though the stock hose was just the right length for my use. The manual is substantive and very well written/proofed.
IMPORTANT: Do not skip the recommended soapy water test. I did the test and, indeed, there was a (very) small amount of propane leakage where the regulator connects to the coupler/hose. Rather than send that part back for exchange, or buy a new hose, I already had some natural gas thread seal tape on hand. I used a 3/4" socket to unscrew the regulator from the threaded coupler and wrapped the threads with the seal tape. Once it was securely tightened back together, there were no leaks and it was good to go.
I was also very happy with the amount of lava rocks included, which came in 4 big bags, each about the size of a loaf of bread. I was a little curious about the quantity, given a couple of the reviews, but it seems like the perfect amount to me, and does create a little mountain that carries slightly above the bowl, which is how it should be. I can't really imagine needing any more as the bowl would then be almost overflowing?
Operation: As recommended, I "slowly" opened the propane tank valve and turned the Del Rio on... it fired up perfectly the first time. After doing the 10 minute "HIGH setting" rock burn-in that Camp Chef recommends, I played around a little bit with different settings. The flame volume was better than expected, and it puts out a lot of heat! The flames were a decent size, varying from about 4-8" above the rocks on the HIGH setting. Even just randomly placing the rocks in the bowl gives great flame distribution, but I also used a long pair of tongs to reposition the rocks while the flames were on, for optimum heat and aesthetic layout.
Yes, there is a minor propane hiss on MED and HIGH, but no more than a standard propane stove would create and very acceptable. My only real complaint is that (on my unit, at least) does begin to whistle on the LOW setting, at the fire pit end--kind of annoying, but not a deal breaker for me since I can whistle louder than it can. The whistle goes away just around MED, but I would have liked the LOW setting for my patio, plus the lessened propane use.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 due to that whistle, the leaky regulator connection, and the bent bowl--perhaps that is why it appeared to be a repack/return? Camp Chef seems like a solid company and, based on the many other reviews, mine is probably enigmatic. I am sure they would remedy the situation if I asked, which I won't.
Overall, it rocks! A lot of design thought undoubtedly went into this fire pit. The physical size and fire level is perfect for a decent sized patio, campsite, etc., it looks awesome, and the lava rocks stay warm for a long time after turning it off, which is a plus for warming the bones on cold eves while stretching out propane usage.
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