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Travel Water Heater Kettle for Car

Travel Water Heater Kettle for Car
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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This is a handy item for making tea on the road. It fits neatly into the car between the front seats and plugs into the cigarette lighter. It has two cups that are stored in the jug. The only problem is that it takes half an hour to boil 2 cups of water. That is much too long and meant that we never actually used it on our trip.

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This is my second Travel Water Heater for car. Both units only lasted for about ten uses then died. On taking a closer look at my second unit after it died, it look as if it was wired for a 240/120 volt circuit and not a 12/24 volt circuit (internal wiring too thin). For the price and the fact it is CE certified I'm not impressed. I expected a better product with CE certification.

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This thing takes soooooo long to heat water. I'd say only buy it if you're desperate and have no other way to heat water. And leave lots of time before you need that water to be heated!

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I camped my way from California to Wisconsin recently and this Water Heater Kettle was a wonderful product to have. It works great and I truly recommend it. I didn't have to stop for coffee or tea once.

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This portable car water heater is perfect for hiking, camping, birding, trips by car, and for emergency use. It is of very high quality, plugs into the cigarette lighter, and heats two cups of water to a boil. It comes with two cups making it very convenient to use.

I would recommend this product to everyone for multiple uses.

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Dimplex Contemporary Convertible II Electric Fireplace

Dimplex Contemporary Convertible II Electric Fireplace
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought this fireplace to go outside on my covered porch about six months ago. I was slow to provide a review as I at least wanted to see how it held up in this atmosphere after a few months. Well I really did not buy it for necessarily for a lot of heat , more for looks. And it has not let me down. It does produce heat but since my configuration is outside, I really cant say how much heat it would give off inside. But it is sure worth the try.... i love it and my back yard is an extention of my home.

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Whirlpool/Kenmore dryer thermofuse 3392519

Whirlpool/Kenmore dryer thermofuse 3392519
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $7.93
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  • Replaces most whirlpool, kenmore, kitchen aid dryers

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I could have spent $15 locally for the same part; the one I received was FPS, which is Whirlpool's replacement parts company. The part had the same numbers on it as the old part.

Stuck it on, and everything is fine. No muss, no fuss, and saved myself $10.

By the way, the drawing on the website is incorrect; the tabs are straight (like my old part), not bent at 90 degrees like the drawing.

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Wife came to me and said the dryer wouldn't turn on. You could hear an electronic click, but no movement on our electric dryer. After doing some research, figured this was the culprit. It arrived earlier than expected (I think a business day earlier, which was a Friday, so that was nice). This was the best price that I found. Easy to install, and fixed the problem.

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Our dryer died and I knew this had failed after testing the circut. It worked perfectly and the dryer is still going. One word of caution, sometimes these things blow out because the dryer is overheating. If the new one burns out again quickly, check the dryer vent for being plugged. If that is not the cause, time for a new dryer. Bypassing this fuse is a sure fire way to burn your house down. Pun intended.

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A fuse is a pretty simple item but the one I removed was burned out and this replacement fuse makes my dryer 'as good as new'.

I am so glad and happy I was able to find this on Amazon and have it delivered to my house. Really quick delivery. I ordered on Saturday and received on Monday. I ordered two (saving one for next repair.) Very simple to replace. I used a mutimeter (costs about $10) to determine that this was what I needed. At this price though, you could just buy the thermofuse and see if it fixes the problem of the dryer not heating.

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Was the exact part for my dryer. Just wished it had the product number on it so if I ever needed another one then I would have the correct number on hand. Received in a timely manner. Was glad I could get this for a little of nothing on Amazon because the only place I could actually go in and get it, the price was ridiculous and the only appliance store that sold parts within a 20-30 mile radius of my house. It ended up being my heating element on the dryer and I couldn't go another week without a dryer so I bought that at the expensive appliance store mentioned instead of online. Glad there are other options out there that don't cost so much!

Cadet Manufacturing 79241 120-Volt Compact Electric Wall Heater, 1000-Watt, 8.33-Amp

Cadet Manufacturing 79241 120-Volt Compact Electric Wall Heater, 1000-Watt, 8.33-Amp
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I bought this to replace an original bathroom wall heater that was over 50 years old. That one had coils and the surface would get real hot. If you left a towel in front of it for awhile, I think it would ignite. The new version has a fan and is much safer. The surface doesn't get very hot and the fan is quiet. I just purchased another one to replace the heater in my other bathroom.

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I bought this heater to replace a similar older model in my bathroom. It fit in the spot great and the fan circulates air warming the entire bathroom.

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My old wall heater from the 1970's finally burned out. Because that model wasn't available anymore i want with something that looked similar, the Cadet heater. It was very easy to install and took only about an hour from box to turning it on. And it works perfect, heating up the room quickly. It doesn't get as hot as my old heater but i can understand why. The old heater seemed too much of a fire hazard. This new heater covers the heating units and blows the hot air out. Works great.

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This Cadet wall heater is better than the Thermador RB101 due to the fan. I love how it can blow warm air into the adjacent bedroom. Great product and easy to install. I will be ordering a second one soon.

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Despite being made in the USA (its not, its made in Canada) this is a mediocre item. I replaced the last one (A Cadet) which only lasted about six years. The original (no longer made) lasted thirty years.

The heat produced is minimal for a bathroom. This is not a particularly good heater... The only real advantage is that it fits into (with some pushing, etc.) the orginal wall "can." If you are like me and not particularly handy this is the only way to go. If you are handy enough to put in a new heater, ceiling or wall etc.. loose this one. Its just not that good a heater nor is the quality there.

The "protective coating" is some tape all over the chrome parts and had to be picked away sliver, by sliver a pain in the neck to say the least.

If you do buy one avoid buying from Gradysonline.com I made that mistake. It took eleven days to get the heater. I have amazon direct which offered free two day shipping but the web site said that Amazon was out of the product. The only communication from Grady's was a UPS tracking EMAIL two days ago. The tracking information indicated it left the seller's facility yesterday near my home!!! Eleven days is ridiculous without some communication. Wish I had just gone to the local ACE hardware to buy this thing its been a cold week.

Three stars, only because it is the "only game in town" for a direct replacement. Otherwise, there are much better heaters and stay away from Grady's. I am really surprised that Amazon (typically excellent customer service) allows this company to sell on the Amazon web site. Well, three stars is actually quite generous considering the overall product and sales...

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Uniflame WAD931SP Slate/Tile Outdoor Firebowl with Copper Accents

Uniflame WAD931SP Slate/Tile Outdoor Firebowl with Copper Accents
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $199.95
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The unit arrived in a timely fashion and was easy to assemble. I don't like the fact that it does not come with a basin or receptacle to catch the ashes or embers which fall out of the vent holes in the bottom of the bowl. I will use the firepit on a deck and had to go and purchase a metal bowl to catch the embers and avoid a fire hazzard. The design is not complete without a receptacle included for this purpose. Dissappointed I didn't know about this before I ordered it since it would have made a difference and probably would not have purchased it.

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Great product. It arrived on time and was very easy to put together. I love the slate/tile rim. However, I wish it came with a bowl (or something) to collect the ash/particles that do fall through the holes in the firebowl. Although I have it on my brick patio and am not worried about it burning anything, I have need to add a foil pie plate when barbecuing hot dogs, etc. to catch any greasy particles that may fall through on to the brick and stain it. Other than that, it is a wonderful addition to my backyard.

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In this video you will see how after a short time the tiles start to become loose and fall off. This possibly is because of winter, however we had a tarp over the firepit so that no snow got on it. Possibly the tiles can not withstand cold temps. It was fine when we stored it away in the fall. The company Blue Rhino has not been helpful replacing it. I have seen other reviews on Lowes as well as Amazon stating the same problems. Now you can see what your in store for when you watch my video.

Update: July 11 2013 Blue Rhino sent me a new tile ring. The tiles however are broke and then were set in place and grouted. They are not falling off they are just broken pieces set in the mortar. It does not look as nice as the original. When I went to install it I found that the design is now different. There are bolts built into the tiled ring and these bolts do not line up with the holes in the plates that are part of the legs....So Blue Rhino is now looking into this problem to see what can be done. The original tiled ring had plates welded to the bottom of it with pre threaded holes so that bolts would go through to attach it to the legs. More to come...............

Ferrellgas DBA Blue Rhino sent me 3 complete firepits and each one was damaged (had broken tiles). Since I was under warranty and they told me they have no more for replacement as it was not being made anymore so they offered my money back.

So overall after many pictures and emails and calls they did teat me fairly. But the hassle of a flawed product is not worth it.

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I got this fire pit as a gift for my husband. He loved it!!

I was pleasantly surprised when the product arrived the day after I placed my order!! It was in perfect shape. Nothing came off during the shipping process.

It was very easy and fast to put together.

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The firebowl looks great when you first put it together. It is sturdy, and is fairly heavy giving the impression that it is well made. Unfortunately after 2 months of use, the outside "stone" began to crack and break off in large chunks revealing that it is just a cheap covering on top of an aluminum base. The top grill area has rusted already (it is covered at all times unless it is being used), which significantly hurts its look. Even though I figured that it wouldn't put off enough heat to warm anyone up during a colder night, I'm surprised at how little firewood actually fits into this, how little heat it puts off and because of the small amount of wood it will take, how quickly you need to keep throwing more on.

The aesthetics certainly suck now that the "stone" has fallen off and the top is rusted, but I could really only see it being practical for spring and summer nights for townhouses and not for anyone with any land that could do even a small fire in a pit. Unfortunately the warranty/return policy was up very shortly after I bought it as a gift and I can't seem to find how to get the manufacturer to replace it with another one if this is simply defective.

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Cuisinart SBC-1000 Blend-and-Cook Soup Maker, Black

Cuisinart SBC-1000 Blend-and-Cook Soup Maker, Black
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
List Price: $270.00
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I'm really not understanding the negative reviews for this product...this is revolutionary! I made roasted red & yellow pepper soup in 45 minutes and it was absolutely perfect restaurant quality. My secret?? I read the instruction manual. And I followed the recipe. My plan is to use recipes in the book they provide for the first several uses until I've truly got the hang of when to stir vs. when to blend & how/when/why the heat element stops.

My soup did not merely 'simmer', it came to a full, rolling boil. It was wonderfully hot when I sat down to it for dinner.

And cleaning could not get better!! I used a knife & cutting board. Since I didn't know my recipe well, I also needed a measuring cup & spoon, but beyond that everything else cooked in the blender. And after the soup was done? The top portion of the jug unscrews from the bottom collar with the 'chopping' attachment so that you can thoroughly wash the blade/heating element by hand and wash the jug in the dishwasher. The person who felt that everything tasted of garlic & onion on a subsequent use must not have discovered that the jug of the blender unscrews. (It comes screwed together in the box when you take it out, but if you READ THE INSTRUCTIONS did I mention that? it tells you that part.)

I love soup, so I'm not likely one to ask about smoothies, etc. I'll probably continue to use my hand blender to make a single serving smoothie and just use this blender for savory items. I'm very excited to use it again & again this winter!

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Have been on the look out for this type of blender ever since I got to know of the Italian version of it at 5 times the price!! Cuisinart makes this very affordable model which cooks and blends ingredients to give you a beautifully finished soup, sauce or what ever you need which requires the saute, cook and blend process. Have tried it for soups at the moment and the results have been fantastic. Some prepping of vegetables needed as they need to be cut into small cubes; but i found that slicing them with a mandolin is a quicker way to get paper thin results which cook quicker and better in the bowl.

I recommend it highly for anyone with young children and for soup lovers of all ages. Accompanying booklet gives several options of what can be done with this machine

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I ordered this on Monday and got it yesterday. I made a Butternut Squash soup out of it and it was execellent. I found in the cookbook that comes with it a tomoto soup and ginger butternut squash soup and I will be trying more stuff. I find that this is easier than the stove top and not other pans to get dirty. Everything is in the blender portion and I will be making a chuncky vegetable soup with beef stock to make it a little tastier.

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I'm probably the only person who was turned on to this appliance by my favorite bartender. Yep. Not kidding. He was talking about a "cleanse" he and his wife were doing and said he'd found this awesome Cuisinart thingie that made smoothies and soups. I was skeptical, but went home and started Googling.

He paid $200 at Williams-Sonoma, but Amazon came through with $150 plus free shipping. I was still skeptical.

I'm not the review-writing type, but I have to say this is the single best kitchen appliance I've ever had. I've had it for exactly 48 hours and I've made the yummiest Coconut Butternut Squash soup, an eggplant and red bell pepper veggie spread, and now tomato soup. For each recipe, here's my total cleanup damage: 1 knife, 1 cutting board, and the machine. That's it. If we were going vegetarian, I swear this is the one gadget that would get me there.

I don't know what people mean when they say their machine gets the food lukewarm. Literally within 45 seconds of turning it on to heat oil, butter, etc, my machine is ready for the next step---usually onions and garlic. When I made the tomato soup, everything goes in at once, and it was bubbling hot within 1-2 minutes.

I can't wait to try more recipes. I have limited kitchen space and this machine will do so much with so little space.

To my bartender----thank you!!!! (I'll tell him in person when we go out to eat again, but that may be awhile because I'm in love with my soup maker.)

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This is a great product. It works as advertised and cleans up easily. I have made a batch of soup at a moment's notice while completing other tasks unrelated to cooking. If you like homemade soup in short order with little clean-up, this is for you.And, the recipes in the instruction book are tasty. I have had no trouble adapting other recipes to use in the soupmaker.

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"ABC Products" - Package of 2 ~ Mantel - Stocking Hanging Hook - Also Can be Used For Ladies Handba

'ABC Products' - Package of 2 ~ Mantel - Stocking Hanging Hook - Also Can be Used For Ladies Handbag Also.
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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We bought these hangers as a cheap way to hold our stockings last winter. The hangers are fairly large and will droop the top of the stocking 6 inches or so below the mantle top.

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I needed a way to display crocheted bags off the edge of a table for a craft fair and these worked perfectly. Most stocking hooks are metal, heavy and expensive. I wanted an inexpensive solution to my problem and this was it!

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Our Christmas stockings can be heavy and these were perfect for the mantel. Plus they did not take up much space.

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They are perfect for the mantle, the children cannot hurt themselves by pulling them down on themselves, as happened with some other heavier ones. Very happy

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I bought these to hang the cat and dog stockings from the mantel. We have a brick mantel and these worked perfectly! Great purchase.

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Set of Four Solid Cast Brass Christmas Stocking Holders and a Bonus Wreath Holder

Set of Four Solid Cast Brass Christmas Stocking Holders and a Bonus Wreath Holder
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I was extremely pleased with these Christmas stocking holders. I had originally ordered 2 sets and my husband and I liked them so much I ordered 2 more sets. They are very heavy and will hold a stocking full of stuff without falling off the mantel.

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EWTS9151M Convection Heater

EWTS9151M Convection Heater
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Happy with this product. We use the covered portion of our deck year round and this heater lamp allows us to enjoy our deck even when there is a chill.

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Fireplace Blower with Power Cord Fbo-75

Fireplace Blower with Power Cord Fbo-75
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This blower is small but quiet and moves enough air to heat a small room. Fits almost under any fireplace. You need a thermostat switch in order to make it automatic.

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This works very well. I only gave it 4 stars because it is a bit noisier than I thought it would be. We have grown accustomed to it and don't notice so much anymore. Still this product works very well to move the heat from our gas fireplace.

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The fan does move the air, but not near as much as the original blower. This unit is smaller and lighter then the old unit. It is so light that they send "sticky tabs" for the bottom of the unit so that it does not vibrate out of placement under the fireplace gas logs. Air movement is probably about 1/3 the movement as the old unit. Plus the cord to plug in the new unit needs to be about 12-18 inches longer. This unit cost about half of what a new more powerful unit runs. And the saying is true you get what you pay for. In the future I will go back to the original type fan and pay the additional amount.

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The blower unit for my fireplace insert was perfect. Fit like a glove and it came with all the parts needed for an easy install!

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was nerves about ordering it, but it works great and was easy to install now the whole room is warm.

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Dimplex DF2608 26-Inch Self-Trimming Electric Firebox

Dimplex DF2608 26-Inch Self-Trimming Electric Firebox
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Replaced an old wood burning fireplace in a 12x15 living room with this. I'm not one for tacky or gaudy; this is neither. Unbelievably realistic, attractive, and great source of heat. Couldn't be used to heat the house, but def takes the chill out of the room. Would recommend to anyone!

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The imagery is real good and makes for a good fireplace insert. The problem comes from is when it's time to change the light bulbs. It requires some dis-assembly which should be no big deal but it is. After you dissemble the parts to get to the bulbs, it is still tight to get your hands in to unscrew the bottom bulbs. One was so tight

It blew up in my hands. leaving the screw part in the socket. Could not get it out. Tried to disassemble the box further to get at it better to no avail. Frustrated I bought a new one, to replace it. There was no guarantee, if I was able to get to it better that I would be able to get it out without breaking the plastic socket. I found it on sale on Amazon. So I bought the replacement. I have all the parts of the old one, I have another unused fireplace downstairs, when I get my basement ready I will reassemble it for looks...

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Very satisfied with the product. It was exactly as stated in the description. This is the second Dimplex electric fireplace I have. It provides enough heat to warm my entire living space, so I can keep the thermostat turned down so the bedroom stay cool.

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Exactly what I needed and delivered faster than I expected. It was a replacement for another Dimplex model that is no loner made.

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This is the perfect size and looks very real. I will enjoy it this winter when the nights are chilly.

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Strathwood St. Thomas Cast-Aluminum Fire Pit with Table

Strathwood St. Thomas Cast-Aluminum Fire Pit with Table
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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We wanted a fire pit that would provide a place to set drinks and plates and work as a table other times. This fits the bill perfectly.

The video provides details and also gives some suggestions about getting and assembling this excellent fire pit.

Also, this cover, Veranda 44-Inch Round Fire Pit Cover, fits this fire pit perfectly; even with the screen dome in place.

BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews, accompanied by detailed videos, can take the place of first-hand experiences that are often lacking in online shopping. I've always appreciated the help I've received from other reviewers and try to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and the video at least entertaining. If there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I'll do what I can to fix it.

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I was a little cautious about buying this table/fire pit (due to 10+ negative reviews on Amazon) so I spent months researching alternatives before I finally pulled the trigger on this Strathwood. Here's what I learned: Orchard, Lowes, Walmart, Target ... everybody makes some cheap, crappy tin version of this beautiful table. But after hours on my knees, pulling them all out of their boxes in the store aisle (yep, I'm that guy), I turned around and spent 2x to buy this product and have been in love ever since.

First of all, it's made of aluminum for lightweight but it doesn't look cheap like the others. The bronze coloring is perfectly done so the table appears as though it weighs 500 lbs only to surprise your wife when she can easily lift & move it. Also, you can trust the pictures. The table really does look as great on your patio as it does on Amazon distinctive, decorative but not too ornate or ethnic. Our patio furniture is a classic Cape Cod style and this table accents it very nicely without taking over. And if you're making the same compromise that I made with my spouse she wanted a table; I wanted a fire pit this product is really the only logical choice because it's the only one I've found that functions perfectly both as a table AND as a fire pit.

And by the way, contrary to some negative reviews, the parts came well labeled, the instructions were only 4 steps (!) and the table came together in less than 10 minutes.

TIPS: Use your measuring tape before buying. This table is 42" across; bigger than you may be thinking, so make sure it fits proportionally to your space. Also, one miscalculation that I made is that the Strathwood is 23.5" tall making it a tad too tall for my lower-to-the-ground, lounge style furniture set. Measure the height of your chairs and make sure you have a match. And lastly, one design compromise they made in order to combine a table and fire pit is that the fire pit is slightly smaller than others you may have seen. So be thinking quaint, romantic little fires with your friends and/or smores with the kids. If you want to rage with your buddies and howl at the moon, I suggest Burning Man.

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Nice quality, assembled quickly and looks great on our deck. Was missing the screw to attach the knob to the cover, which required a trip to Home Depot but other than that, we're completely satisfied. As an fyi, Kroger stores [Fry's, Ralph's, Smith's] stock firelogs specifically for firepits making it even easier to use this product.

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My husband and I were initially so excited to find this product. It seemed like exactly what we'd been searching for, and most of the reviews were fantastic! When it was delivered, we began assembling it, only to find that some of the aluminum pieces were warped, and the main, central piece of the table was welded into a crooked oval instead of a circle. Amazon Returns was extremely easy to deal with and they handled our exchange promptly. They arranged for the defective table to be picked up at the same time that a replacement was delivered. We were disappointed that we couldn't start using the table right away, but we were hopeful that the replacement would work out. Unfortunately, the replacement table was even worse than the first! Every aluminum piece was bent or crooked, and even the cast iron top had several flaws. If this table was half the price, we may have been okay with the shoddy workmanship, but for over $300, we expected a good, quality product. I'm not sure if other customers were less picky about the workmanship, or if we were just amazingly unlucky. Amazon will not send a third replacement product, so now it's back to the drawing board to find something comparable. To make matters worse, a week after calling Amazon, the HUGE box is still in our living room waiting to be picked up--FAIL.

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If you read the reviews of this fire pit table you'll know what you're getting into.

It's a great concept a table that can convert to either a fire pit, grill, or in the summer a drink chiller full of ice.

And what you receive will be functional.

But it just lacks the attention to detail you'd like to see.

Some pointed out that the legs or table surface might be a little warped or "off" causing it to be difficult to put together and more difficult to keep level.

I didn't experience that.

I followed one of the other reviewer's suggestions and put the screws in only hand-tight at first, then got everything lined up, and THEN tightened it all down.

Worked fine and the table's level.

Some complained that they didn't receive the right screws or the correct amount.

I had everything needed to put it together EXCEPT for a nut needed to hold the handle to the spark guard in place.

I fixed that with an 11-cent nut from the hardware store but I'll contact customer service anyways to report the problem and ask for the correct part.

Some complained that the grill they provide is too small in diameter and thus sits only a couple of inches off the bottom of the pit.

But again, during my trip to the hardware store, I was able to buy a larger diameter (between 16-18") grill for only about $10 and used that instead.

I'd complain to customer service but while at the hardware store I looked at a half-dozen of their fire pits on display and noticed that in ALL cases, the grill sat down near the bottom like that so I guess that's optimal for cooking or something. I dunno I'm not a grill master, yet.

Either way, now I have both sizes (heights) so I can read up on the subject and experiment.

Another complaint was that the brass bowl doesn't have a hole at the bottom so during a rainstorm, for example the bowl will fill up with water. And during the rainy season, if you don't keep up with emptying it every couple of days, you'll be providing a nice breeding pool for mosquitos. I agree with the complaint and thought about using an electric drill to cut a hole myself, but I'm not sure that's the best solution. It may lead to grease and such dripping down onto our patio and other problems (like ants) worse than water. So I'll hold off on the drilling til I decide if there's a better solution like a drip "cup" lined with aluminum foil.

Aside from the 11 cent nut being missing, the only real complaint is that the spark guard isn't the right diameter. Just an inch shorter than it should've been. So instead of fitting snugly on top, it ~just barely~ spans the gap and threatens to tip, tilt, or fall in. But if you're careful and set it down just right and don't jostle it, you'll be okay. In fact, the spark guard itself had what appeared to be a scuff or two already on it and maybe even a spot of rust.

So again, it's functional, but I'll mention it to their customer service and see what comes of it.

All in all, it seems to be a great concept but just wasn't executed by a company with attention to detail. That's too bad. But on the other hand, you get what you pay for.

If you're reading this, and have researched fire pits that convert into a table, you know as well as I do that there aren't that many choices out there. And only a COUPLE in this price range. Most run a few hundred more than this, and some go into the thousands (for some reason).

So, when you're buying the cheapest table in the product category, I guess you can't be suprised when you find that a few details have been overlooked.

I'll contact customer support and see if the service is as lacking as the product.

But even if so, I'll still be satisfied at the functionality of this product at the price.

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