Blue Rhino GAD860SP Endless Summer, LP Gas Outdoor Firebowl with Slate/Marble Mantel, 41.3" L x 41.3" W x 21.7 H, Earthtones

This is a very nice firepit for the price. We looked at a few others that were over double the price, but were not sure how much we would really use it so were unwilling to spend a huge amount of money on it. This one looks good, and works quite well. Its also a nice size table for sitting around. The slate tile is pretty much like in the photos, with brownish colored slate. The frame is a very dark bronze color, almost, but not quite black. The firepit is delivered by truck freight, in a single 170 lb box. We had to arrange delivery times with the freight company, but they were nice enough to deliver it into our back yard for us. The unit is very well packed, with multiple separate boxes inside, and foam padding where appropriate. Expect to recycle a lot of cardboard and foam! The boxes are labeled by part number. The firepit is mostly made from stamped steel sheet metal. The instructions are pretty good, but you need to be careful to assemble the side walls so that they are oriented properly on the top. The top is a bit different on the edge where the doors are, and this is not super clear in the instructions. As with anything made from sheet metal, it can be a bit challenging to get all the holes to line up! It helps to have 2 people, and you do need a bit of dexterity to reach around pieces as you are assembling it. They say it should take an hour, but expect it to be somewhat longer. Two tricks that helped: 1) when assembling 2 parts with screws, do not tighten any screws until you have all of them started and 2) when the holes didn't want to line up exactly, I used an allen wrench that would fit into the holes to pry them into alignment, then clamped the parts together with a small C clamp while I got the screw started. There were only a few screws that were hard to do. I do like how the gas tank is easily accessible on its slide out tray, but its also pretty well hidden if you use the supplied cover over the tank. The electric start and control valve are easy to reach behind the other door, and both work well. The gas valve is the type like on a water heater where you have to hold it in for a few seconds while the fire heats up. This is a nice safety feature because it will shut off the gas flow if the fire blows out in wind. Of course, one of the nice things about gas is that when you are done with it, you can turn off the valve, and its off. No worrying about hot embers burning for the next few hours. The firepit, without the gas cylinder is about 150 pounds. It is pretty easy for two people to lift up and move around, aside from the weight. The unit is steel, and while it is well painted, I think that eventually it will rust. That is not a big problem where I live, but I think it could be a big issue if you are near the ocean. The only real complaint was that Amazon suggested a "add both to cart" type bundle with a cover, but the suggested cover turned out to be too small to fit.

i got one of these in 2012 in California. it was a little time-consuming to put together, and seemed a little flimsy while doing so. However all that melted away (pun intended) when I set it upright and turned on the gas. What an amazing outdoor table and fire. Its beautiful, very sturdy, very warm and completely relaxing. We spent many nights in California using this - till we moved and left the very heavy item at our house. Now we just bought our second one. Exactly the same item. We are in fall in North Carolina and the exact same ambiance, beauty and relaxation. Every advertised word about htis is true - maybe even understated. Turn it on and it takes a little while to heat the "area" - but within 15 minutes everyone around the huge table is comfy and cozy. We have had very comfortably 8 chairs around this - and even squeezed in 10. Roasting marshmallows is fun and a must. Dont leave your wine on the table if you don't want it warm - put your feet there instead. Since coming to thanksgiving and sitting around this 3 nights with us, i have 2 brothers, a brother in law and a son who are all going to purchase the same. What a bargain! you will love this and wish for cold weather more through the year.

The fire pit is gorgeous, we ate hot dogs and s'mores on it the first night we had it! It threw a high flame and had a good amount of heat. No need for wood, instant-on, no campfire smell on your clothes - there is nothing better or more convenient! The quality is better than expected. Really pretty slate top, but my base looked more black vs the picture, Assembly instructions are awful - no guidance or help pointing out there is a front to the slate top and fire bowl. Thanks to everyone for the tips that aren't covered in the instructions. A cordless drill is a must! It sped up the process and helped to get the metal pieces together more easily. Definitely a 2 person job I am a petite woman and needed the help of my 12 yr old son to stabilize the pieces while attaching the screws. Some things to note: The first picture in the instructions is the slate top, there is a front to the fire bowl, I figured that out too late and had to take it apart and turn it, the metal tank guard has to screw into 2 places which will help you line it up. Leave the slate top upside down in the box after you attach the fire bowl. It kept it protected - I cut the sides of the box off when it was time to flip it over. Make sure you pay close attention to the types of corner pieces. They are critical when you attach the base. Attaching the base was the most difficult part and took some hammering to get the holes to line up. I crammed one of the long skinny boxes between the top and base to hold the base up and in place while attaching the screws.. To make sure you get maximum flame height back off the attachment to the tank to release the pressure then screw it back down. I've had to do this on my grill as well. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do.