Mainstays Large Outdoor Patio Heater (Powder Coat Brown)

BuddyLove99

Feb 4, 2021 11:39 PM

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BuddyLove99Feb 4, 2021 11:39 PM

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Quote from TheKingofDeals

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This one or spend a bit more for the Costco one at $199?
https://www.costco.com/stainless-...96485.html

Depends on how much money you want to spend and how often you'll be using it. The Costco one is better quality with the 304SS and will outlast this one.

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TikiGoon

Feb 4, 2021 11:46 PM

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TikiGoonFeb 4, 2021 11:46 PM

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Went on over to Walmart.com to check it out and ended up getting this glass fire table for $229 instead:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Barton...Method=wpa

Last edited by TikiGoon February 4, 2021 at 03:47 PM.

BuddyLove99

Feb 5, 2021 12:01 AM

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Quote from aVVESome

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i got 2 of the firesense ones a few weeks ago. I have been storing in screened in patio and dragging out when we used them, would these items be ok to be left outside in the weather or nah?

Heck no. Get a stainless steel one if you want it to last in the weather.

Paulo1300

Feb 5, 2021 12:18 AM

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Paulo1300Feb 5, 2021 12:18 AM

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Seems like we'd be better off getting the higher rated one for $10 more?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tall-M...gn_id=9383

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bigjonnee

Feb 5, 2021 12:26 AM

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bigjonneeFeb 5, 2021 12:26 AM

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Seems like a good deal. These all sold out right after begining of Winter

rrampras

Feb 5, 2021 12:48 AM

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rramprasFeb 5, 2021 12:48 AM

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Quote from Paulo1300

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Seems like we'd be better off getting the higher rated one for $10 more?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tall-M...gn_id=9383

Yup that's what I got. No one really told me what the difference was but the reviews were far better on that

Papertrail

Feb 5, 2021 1:10 AM

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PapertrailFeb 5, 2021 1:10 AM

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I purchased one from Walmart B&M around 4-5 years ago for $49 on clearance. The first year I had it, it blew over in some high(ish) winds with a full tank. Store it or find a way to secure it in windy weather. Don't be like me.

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AndrewR4233

Feb 5, 2021 1:11 AM

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AndrewR4233Feb 5, 2021 1:11 AM

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Maybe I am missing something here but as heat rises doesn't it seem counter intuitive to have the heating element above your head, particularly outdoors? Can you shorten the upright?

euuser289281

Feb 5, 2021 1:51 AM

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euuser289281Feb 5, 2021 1:51 AM

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Quote from babcoccl

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I did, however Walmart employees (at least in my area) seem to act like you're asking them to run a marathon nowadays when you ask them to check inventory. I think their inventory API and dealseekers are causing them a lot of headaches.

A few weeks back I went to one after a $39 Bissel steam cleaner deal came up and was reported as being in stock. I ran into three other people seeking the same deal, phones in hand checking UPCs on the shelf. Then I went to the nearest Walmart employee to see if they would check stock and they actually rolled their eyes and told me that I was the fourth person to ask them in the past hour.

Well don't leave us hanging. I'm still looking is the steam mop worth it?

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trdr01

Feb 5, 2021 2:05 AM

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trdr01Feb 5, 2021 2:05 AM

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Quote from rrampras

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Yup that's what I got. No one really told me what the difference was but the reviews were far better on that

Yes I bought that one too. The good reviews on it justified spending another $10 on it

deltatwo

Feb 5, 2021 3:30 AM

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deltatwoFeb 5, 2021 3:30 AM

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Quote from AndrewR4233

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Maybe I am missing something here but as heat rises doesn't it seem counter intuitive to have the heating element above your head, particularly outdoors? Can you shorten the upright?

Yep, it really is inefficient way to do it but I think a lot of these were more designed for people standing near them rather than sitting. In that case, you end up pretty close to the element. I'm sure you could rig a way to make it shorter but it isn't built that way.

vabruno

Feb 5, 2021 3:44 AM

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vabrunoFeb 5, 2021 3:44 AM

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Costco has the 46k btu for $129.99

4robertc

Feb 5, 2021 3:57 AM

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4robertcFeb 5, 2021 3:57 AM

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Quote from vabruno

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Costco has the 46k btu for $129.99

Please add a link to that heater to your post. I see a 46k heater for $199 only. Thanks.

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Woz2000

Feb 5, 2021 4:19 AM

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Woz2000Feb 5, 2021 4:19 AM

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The tank/LPG/regulator is freezing up, that is why you are getting reduced output after running it awhile in the cold.

The higher the output, the colder it gets and faster you lose output, so I run mine at the lower possible setting. Push comes to shove, you can have a separate tank indoors and swap them out after running it awhile.

https://www.elgas.com.au/blog/410...nk%20frost.

Quote from deltatwo

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I bought two of these earlier in the winter to be able to spend time with people while still being outside and socially distanced. For context, I'm in Michigan and we had a couple over while it was around 25 degrees out. Everyone wore a hoodie or lighter jacket and were pretty comfortable, though any wind will destroy that. At full blast we get around 4 hours of run time. It uses about half a tank each in that time. It's weird, I'm assuming as the volume in the tank drops, the pressure must drop and that causes the flame to go down. Totally worth $110. There were minor dents on one unit, not too bad and I don't really care. Fairly straight forward to assemble. Happy to answer questions.

twostepopper

Feb 5, 2021 7:25 AM

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twostepopperFeb 5, 2021 7:25 AM

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In a month or two you're going to see these getting cleared out. Wait if you can.

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