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Wednesday, 05 March 2008 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gas Can™ by Campfire in a Can ®
You can reach us by phone at 702-583-7919 or 1-888-768-7737
How long will The Gas Can™ operate using a standard 20lb / 5.28 US Gallon LP tank?
Short Answer:
Most people vary the height of their campfire flame depending on the weather and the number of people around it. It usually works out that you will get about 10 – 13 hours out of a 20 lb tank.
Long Answer:
Good Question! Difficult Answer! Most people vary the height of the flame in their campfire during use. Most campfires will allow you to make the fire smaller but you can’t make the fire any larger than the maximum BTUs it was designed to generate. The size of the fire used is usually determined by how many people are sitting around it as well as the outside temperature or a combination of both. There are a lot of variables that go into this answer so you need some information to start with.
Facts:
Propane tanks are filled to 80% of their capacity. This allows for an air space, which allows the liquid propane to expand into a gas.
A 20lb propane tank holds 5.28 US gallons of propane.
One US gallon of propane will produce 91,502 BTUs of heat
One pound of propane will produce 24,156 BTUs of heat
Formula to find burn time of a 20lb / 5.28 US gallon propane tank:
US Gallon
Propane tank capacity Multiplied By Propane BTUs per gallon = total tank BTUs
5.28 gallons X 91,502 BTUs = 483,130 BTUs
total campfire BTU burn rate divided into total tank BTUs = hours of continuous burn
45,000 BTUs divided into 483,130 BTUs = 10.7 hours.
Pounds
Propane tank capacity Multiplied By Propane BTUs per gallon = total tank BTUs
20 pounds X 24,156 BTUs = 483,130 BTUs
total campfire BTU burn rate divided into total tank BTUs = hours of continuous burn
45,000 BTUs divided into 483,130 BTUs = 10.7 hours
The following are some typical campfire BTU settings that people will use while having an evening campfire. 25,000 BTUs, 35,000 BTUs, 45,000 BTUs, 55,000 BTUs, 65,000 BTUs after taking all the above information and feedback from our customers you can usually expect 10 – 13 hours out of a 20lb / 5.28 gallon tank.
*Note: The best course of action to take is to buy a campfire that does not limit how large or small your campfire can be, keep all your options open and enjoy your campfire.
Has The Gas Can™ been fully safety tested and approved?
Short Answer:
Yes. The Gas Can™ has been rigorously tested to meet all North American standards by an accredited CSA standards testing agency.
Long Answer:
Yes. All tests were performed by OMNI Test Laboratories http://www.omni-test.com and meet or exceed all CSA standards for use in USA & Canada http://www.csa-international.org/certification_marks/whos_who/
Can The Gas Can™ be used during a fire ban?
Short Answer:
The Gas Can™ is fire ban approved as well as environmentally friendly.
Long Answer:
The Gas Can™ is fire ban approved as well as environmentally friendly. When you are in a fire ban area it is always up to the local authorities whether you can use it no matter what the regulations say. This is not normally a problem.
How much heat will The Gas Can™ produce?
Short Answer:
The Gas Can™® will produce up to 64,000 BTUs of heat safely or less, as required.
Long Answer:
The Gas Can™ produces 64,000 BTUs of heat. This rating is allocated by an independent laboratory (OMNI Test Laboratories http://www.omni-test.com) after rigorous testing.
Can I hook The Gas Can™ up to my RV propane system?
Short Answer:
Yes. It is not hard to do. For propane parts contact Fairview Fittings: USA 1-800-688-4088; Canada 1-800-800-4018, www.fairviewfittings.com
Long Answer:
Yes. There are a couple of things you must know before doing this. 1. Does the location you are going to hook up to have high-pressure propane or low-pressure propane? 2. If the location you wish to hook up to has high-pressure propane, you will need to use our low-pressure regulator. You may want to remove the black Acme safety fitting that hooks up to a propane tank. This fitting is removed by using a deep socket, which will fit over the nut in the Acme fitting. After removing the Acme fitting from the regulator and replacing it with an appropriate connector required for your application. 3. If the location you choose is low pressure, you can simply remove The Gas Can regulator from the ball valve on the propane hose and replace with the necessary fittings for your individual application. 4. If you are not sure of whether a location has high or low-pressure propane, contact the manufacturer of your RV. For propane parts contact Fairview Fittings: USA 1-800-688-4088; Canada 1-800-800-4018 www.fairviewfittings.com
Can I cook over The Gas Can™?
Short Answer:
The Gas Can™ is not rated as a cooking device, but people cook over them all the time the same way they do with other propane campfires.
Long Answer:
The Gas Can™ is not rated as a cooking device, but people cook over them all the time the same way they do with other propane campfires. All propane campfires emit a certain amount of carbon, which will make the bottom of pots and pans black. When cooking using cooking forks keep food away from the flame. Use the radiant heat produced around the campfire to cook.
Do I need to place a protective non-combustible surface below The Gas Can™when burning it?
Short Answer:
No. The Gas Can™ is rated at zero clearance to combustibles under it because of its unique design.
Long Answer:
No. Because of its unique pedestal design and ceramic insulating pads under the burner as well as a secondary metal heat shield, Gas Can™ has been given a zero clearance rating to combustibles underneath it.
What are the one-piece log set, super glow chips and insulation made of?
Short Answer:
The one-piece log set, super glow chips and insulation are made of the same type of long lasting high temperature ceramic that you would find in a home gas fireplace. *Note: Our campfire does not contain any vermiculite.
Long Answer:
No additional details required
Can I buy replacement parts for The Gas Can™?
Short Answer:
Yes. However, the way it was designed you probably won’t need to buy any.
Long Answer:
No additional details required
Is The Gas Can™ environmentally friendly?
Short Answer:
Yes. When you are finished having your fire there is no trace left behind. Campfire In A Can® is committed to preserving our nation’s natural areas through our partnership with Leave No Trace, the organization that is dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people. Visit www.LNT.org to get more involved.
Long Answer:
No additional details required
Can The Gas Can™ be converted to burn (NG) natural gas?
Short Answer:
Yes. This must be done by a qualified gas fitter- this is not a do-it-yourself job.
Long Answer:
Yes. This must be done by a qualified gas fitter. Propane is heavier than air, natural gas is lighter than air - different principles, different rules. This conversion is not a do-it-yourself project.
How long is The Gas Can™ propane hose?
Short Answer:
The soft rubber propane hose is 10' / 3m long which allows for the propane tank to be conveniently placed away from the fire.
Long Answer:
No additional details required
How much does The Gas Can™ weigh?
Short Answer:
The Gas Can™ weighs just under 15 pounds. The Gas Can™ is ergonomically designed so it is easy to lift and carry.
Long Answer:
The Gas Can™ weighs just under 15 pounds. The Gas Can shipping weight is 22lbs. The Gas Can is ergonomically designed so that when it is carried your carry arm is close to your body, which prevents you from being thrown off balance.
How do I properly light The Gas Can™?
Short Answer:
Place a burning match or lighter wand on top of the burner near the gas ports; slowly turn gas on until burner ignites. If burner does not light, turn gas off and wait 5 minutes to retry.
Long Answer:
Firmly hand tighten the black colored Acme safety fitting onto the outside threads of your refillable tank, then make sure the ball valve attached to the regulator is in the closed position, the ball valve handle should be positioned at right angles to the valve. Then open the gas valve on the propane tank. Next place a burning match or lighter wand on top of the burner near the gas ports, slowly turn gas on until burner ignites, if burner does not light, turn gas off and wait 5 minutes to retry. The ball valve handle will control your desired fire size.
What maintenance is required to keep The Gas Can™ in good working order?
Short Answer:
Not much. When carbon builds up on the log set or on the burners, brush it off with a soft bristle brush. Check hoses and fittings periodically for damage or wear.
Long Answer:
No additional details required
What is the guarantee on The Gas Can™?
Short Answer:
We are proud to have our Happy Camper Guarantee. That means we want you to be completely happy with the performance and durability of your Campfire In A Can® portable campfire. If you’re not satisfied let us know. We’ll do what we can to make it right. After all, we’re a family owned company. We’ve built a reputation for providing quality outdoor fire pits and outstanding service to our customers. So if you’re not happy, we’re not happy!
Long Answer:
No additional details required
Can I burn real wood in The Gas Can™?
Short Answer:
No.
Long Answer:
No additional details required
Does The Gas Can™require tools to set up?
Short Answer:
No. No tools are required for set up.
Long Answer:
No additional details required
Do I need to cover The Gas Can™ when it’s not in use?
Short Answer:
It is a good idea to cover The Gas Can™ when it’s not in use. This is easy to do as it comes with its own canister top.
Long Answer:
It is a good idea to cover Gas Can™ when it’s not in use. This is easy to do as it comes with its own canister top. The canister top also doubles as a stand to raise your fire 16" off the ground. This will allow the heat from the campfire to keep your upper body warm. You will feel the difference.
Does The Gas Can™ come with a propane tank?
Short Answer:
No. It is up to you to buy the size and shape that meet your needs.
Long Answer:
Our experience has been that a 20 lb / 5 gallon is an ideal size. When a smaller tank is used they sometimes start to freeze up. When a tank is overfilled it sometimes starts to freeze up because the air space is not large enough to let the liquid propane change to a gas.
The magic of a campfire
Where the fish get bigger
The mountains get higher
The hike was uphill both ways
New friends become old friends
By Nicole Mahon
 
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Happy Camper Guarantee
Campfire In A Can® presents the Happy Camper Guarantee
Did you know that, when you purchase a Campfire In A Can® you’re protected by our Happy Camper Guarantee?
What does that mean? It means that we want you to be completely happy with the performance and durability of your Campfire In A Can® portable campfire. If you’re not satisfied let us know. We’ll do what we can to make it right. After all, we’re a family owned company. We’ve built a reputation for providing quality outdoor fire pits and outstanding service to our customers. So if you’re not happy, we’re not happy!
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