Flame King 24-Inch Propane Fire Pit Review: Output, Tanks and Warranty

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If you are considering the Flame King propane fire pit, the first questions are where you can use it and how it connects to a propane tank. A propane fire pit is for outdoor use, and the manual and local fire rules set the clearances. This review covers only what the listing states about size, heat output, fuel, hose and regulator, tank compatibility, ignition, weight, cover, warranty and parts. It does not report any test of the fire pit, and it does not describe installation steps beyond what the manual says. Use the listing to decide whether the size and output suit your patio, and follow the manual and local rules before you light it.

Quick answer

The Flame King is a black, round, 24-inch portable propane fire pit with an output of 58,000 BTU per hour, according to the bullets. It runs on liquefied petroleum gas and comes with a 10-foot hose, a regulator and a stabilizer ring for the tank. The listing says it has piezo ignition and a cover, and it weighs 27.3 pounds. The tank is sold separately, and the bullets list tanks from 5 to 40 pounds. The specs give a 30-day manufacturer warranty, while the bullets say 1 year, so check the product page before you buy.

What to check in a propane fire pit

Four details decide whether this fire pit fits. Each one can rule it in or out.

1. Outdoor use and clearances. The listing describes an outdoor fire pit for a backyard, beach, lake, tailgate or campsite. The bullets say the flame is clean burning and smoke free, which is a design claim, and no wood fire is smoke free. The listing does not give the clearance distances from walls, plants or furniture, so follow the manual’s clearance figures and your local fire rules. Do not use the fire pit indoors, in a garage or in a tent.

2. Heat output and fuel. The bullets give 58,000 BTU per hour, and the specs list the fuel type as liquefied petroleum gas. The product dimensions are 24 inches deep and wide and 12 inches high. The listing gives no fuel use time at a given setting, so do not plan a session around a figure the listing does not give.

3. Hose, regulator and tank. The bullets describe a 10-foot pre-attached hose with a regulator and a QCC connector with a 5/8-inch by 18 UNF thread, for connection to a standard BBQ propane tank. The tank is sold separately, and the bullets list tank sizes from 5 pounds to 40 pounds. The listing does not say which tank size suits the output, so check the manual before you connect a tank. Follow the manual for every connection and check for leaks with the method the manual gives.

4. Ignition, cover and warranty. The bullets describe a built-in piezo ignition, a dial for flame height and a chrome valve knob. The cover is UV and weather resistant, and the carry straps are fabric. The specs give a 30-day manufacturer warranty and say it is void if bought from a seller other than Flame King or Amazon Retail. The bullets say 1-year warranty, so confirm the term on the product page.

Use these rules to choose:

• Choose this fire pit if you want an outdoor 24-inch propane bowl with a regulator and hose, and you will use it only outdoors and follow the manual.
• Choose a different fire pit if you need an indoor or enclosed-space fire source, because the listing describes outdoor use only.
• Choose a different fire pit if the 30-day warranty term matters to you, because the specs and bullets give different terms.

For other fire pit options, the best propane tank for gas fire pit guide covers the tank, and the best small table top propane fire pit guide covers a smaller design.

The Flame King fire pit

The fire pit is a round, black, 24-inch bowl with a painted enamel finish, a steel body and a 24-inch fire pit style. The listing names the product as a smokeless portable propane fire pit bowl with self igniter, cover and carry straps, and includes a stabilizer. The model number is FKG6502D, and the manufacturer is Flame King. The included component is the 24-inch propane fire pit.

The fire pit fits a reader who wants a portable outdoor fire bowl for a patio, camp or RV, and who will connect a propane tank that the manual allows. The bullets describe the cover as UV and weather resistant, and the carry straps as a way to move the unit.

The listing has several things to check. The warranty terms conflict between the specs and the bullets, as noted above. The specs say the warranty is void from a non-Flame King or non-Amazon seller, which is a condition to read before you buy. The smoke-free claim is a design claim, not a measured result. The listing does not give the clearance from walls, plants or furniture.

Who should skip it: a reader who needs an indoor or enclosed-space source, a reader who needs a confirmed warranty term, and a reader who needs clearance figures from the listing itself.

Carbon monoxide and outdoor heat

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that using outdoor heaters, grills or generators indoors can cause a deadly buildup of carbon monoxide in minutes, and advises using only approved indoor heating equipment and following the manufacturer’s safety guidelines. That warning names heaters, grills and generators rather than fire pits, but the listing describes this fire pit as outdoor only, and the same caution about burning fuel indoors applies.

Keep the fire pit outside, away from enclosed spaces, and never run it in a garage, a tent, a camper or a sealed porch. The listing does not give ventilation figures, so follow the manual for the clearance and ventilation it requires.

Worked example: how a 30-minute burn at full output sits inside a 1-hour window

Compare that session with a one-hour window, so you can see how much of the hour is left.

• Window length: 60 minutes.
• Session in this example: 30 minutes.
• Time left in the window: 60 minus 30 = 30 minutes.

Check the arithmetic again. 60 minus 30 is 30. The example shows that a 30-minute session leaves 30 minutes of a one-hour window. The listing gives output in BTU per hour but no fuel use per hour, so check the tank’s gauge and the manual before you plan a longer session.

What the fuel is

The listing specifies liquefied petroleum gas, and the Wikipedia overview says LPG is a flammable mixture of propane, butane and isobutane, used in heating appliances and cooking equipment. That is why the listing’s tank sizes and the regulator matter. Follow the manual for the connection, and check for leaks with the method the manual gives.

Carbon monoxide from burning fuel

The CPSC warning in this review applies to combustion indoors. The Wikipedia overview of carbon monoxide poisoning says the symptoms are often flu-like, including headache, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, chest pain and confusion, and that large exposures can cause loss of consciousness or death. If anyone shows these symptoms after using a burner, move them to fresh air and get medical help at once. That is the reason to use the fire pit only outdoors, away from enclosed spaces.

What a fire pit is designed to do

The Wikipedia overview of fire pits says the defining feature of a fire pit is that it is designed to contain fire and prevent it from spreading. Fire bowls can sit in the ground or be raised on legs, and the Flame King is a raised, portable bowl. Propane is a gas that becomes liquid under pressure, which is why the tank and the regulator matter. The listing includes a stabilizer ring for the tank.

Five common mistakes

1. Using it indoors. The listing describes outdoor use, and the CPSC warns about carbon monoxide.
2. Trusting the smoke-free claim. It is a design claim, and no wood fire is smoke free.
3. Assuming the tank size. The tank is sold separately, and the listing does not say which size suits the output.
4. Trusting one warranty term. The specs give 30 days and the bullets give 1 year.
5. Ignoring clearances. Follow the manual and local fire rules.

FAQ

What is the output?

The bullets give 58,000 BTU per hour.

What fuel does it use?

The specs give liquefied petroleum gas.

What tank sizes does it accept?

The bullets list 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 pound tanks, sold separately.

Does it light by itself?

The bullets describe piezo ignition, so no matches or lighter are needed.

How heavy is it?

The specs give 27.3 pounds.

Does it come with a warranty?

The specs give a 30-day manufacturer warranty, and the bullets say 1 year.

Bottom line

The Flame King 24-inch propane fire pit suits a reader who wants a portable outdoor bowl with 58,000 BTU per hour, a 10-foot hose, a regulator, piezo ignition and a cover, with a propane tank bought separately. Use it only outdoors, follow the manual for clearances and tank connection, and check the warranty term on the product page because the listing gives two different terms.

Sources

• CPSC, outdoor heaters indoors and carbon monoxide: using outdoor heaters, grills or generators indoors can cause a deadly carbon monoxide buildup in minutes; use only approved indoor heating equipment.
• Liquefied petroleum gas, Wikipedia: LPG is a flammable mixture of propane, butane and isobutane, used as a fuel in heating and cooking appliances.
• Carbon monoxide poisoning, Wikipedia: symptoms are often flu-like; large exposures can cause loss of consciousness or death.
• Fire pit, Wikipedia: designed to contain fire; fire bowls can sit on the ground or be raised on legs.
• Propane, Wikipedia: a three-carbon alkane that becomes liquid when compressed for storage.