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  1. bigfoote

    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    I'm not a plumber or electrician, but if the walls of my outdoor kitchen already have electric service, wouldn't it be cheaper to have my electrician run a 220 line to them than to have gas plumbing run? I have a 500 gallon propane tank, and have plumbing run to my built-in gas grill, at the...
  2. bigfoote

    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    I have one of the older type propane heaters, but they require three feet from the top of the heater to the ceiling, and our ceilings are not quite that high. I also want to avoid having to change and refill tanks. I'm looking at electrical infrared heaters I can install on the wall or ceiling...
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    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    I appreciate your reply. These would be good, but I'm interested in ones that retract/roll up and would be permanent, not something I would have to put up and then take down and store. I've even thought of enclosing my screened enclosure like that, but putting up and taking down would require...
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    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    I'm confused about gas and electric infrared heaters. I understand electric heat objects in their line of site. Aren't the gas more like conventional heaters heating the air and objects close to them? One of the things I'm trying to decide, is which on is best for my situation. Thanks for your...
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    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    I'm looking for a retractable screen to use as a wind block/insulation on two or three sides, but haven't found anything yet. But I don't think we need them. Now I'm trying to determine what power, how many, and brand. Thanks.
  6. bigfoote

    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    Do they use electric infrared heaters or gas heaters?
  7. bigfoote

    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    My wife and I have been here 15 years, and we both love it. Can't imagine a better place to grow old. Great golf and fishing, lots of walking trails for those who like to hike, and the cost of living is great. Although COVID has affected that somewhat. And because most everyone is from somewhere...
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    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    Thank you for your suggestion. Are there reasons for this, or just a personal preference?
  9. bigfoote

    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    That's good to know. Thanks.
  10. bigfoote

    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    Thanks, we built our house in 2007 and the patio area was in the plans from the beginning. We've had a lot of good times there. I can't believe I've waited this long to heat it. But as we've gotten older, we're not as interested in doing big cookouts with 65 pounds of brisket, ribs, and sausage...
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    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    I'm in Golf Heaven, otherwise known as Hot Springs Village, AR. Although it can get colder, I'm thinking between 25 degrees to 50. I'm also thinking about electric infrared heaters, placed on the walls near the ceiling.
  12. bigfoote

    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    That's a good idea, and I'm going to explore it further. The main concern I have is enclosing the kitchen area could a problem with venting smoke from my two BGE's (Large & XL) and my 52" gas grill. But enclosing the end by the area and the long side farthest from the pool help, while still...
  13. bigfoote

    Ideas on heating patio in winter?

    My outdoor kitchen is covered and the ceiling is 9 ft high, but the sides are open. The area is about 12'x20', with half an eating area and the other half kitchen. i also have a patio seating area 14'x20', same ceiling height as the kitchen and walled on 3 sides and one 20' side open. I was...
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    Big Green Egg vs Traeger Pro and Offset Wood Smoker

    I'm easily confused, and your post has me confused. First, let me say there is much more I don't know than I do know. Isn't reverse flow a type of off set? Second I agree it's easy to get dirty blue smoke that tastes like creosote, clean smoke is a little harder to get. But none of these...
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    Big Green Egg vs Traeger Pro and Offset Wood Smoker

    Thanks for your reply, yahoot. I don;t have my heart set on a Traegar or any pellet smoker. I was just interested in finding out if I could find a better smoker than my BGE's that would give a better smoke flavor without having to watch the fuel during a long cook. Based on the comments...
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    Big Green Egg vs Traeger Pro and Offset Wood Smoker

    You know I'm easily confussed. I've been using a maze with sawdust for 8 to 10 years to cold smoke cheese. It never occurred to me to use it during a regular cook with my BGE. When I did a search for AMNPS I saw it is the maze and I see they have tubes (never used tubes). What is the AMNTS...
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    Big Green Egg vs Traeger Pro and Offset Wood Smoker

    I haven't used a water smoker since before I bought my first BGE over 15 years ago. And while they have improved, especially fitted with a gasket, I think I like my Eggs better. Not only with the finish product, but I've gone 24 hours without adding charcoal to my Egg. As far as SonnyE's...
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    Big Green Egg vs Traeger Pro and Offset Wood Smoker

    I don't have any problem with temp control with my Eggs. I use a ThermoWorks Smoke meat thermometer which has a probe for the meat and one for the grill, and a wireless receiver I carry either around my neck or put it on my bedside table. As long as the temp doesn't go below or above the temps...
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    Big Green Egg vs Traeger Pro and Offset Wood Smoker

    So your saying the BGE will produce more smoke flavor than a pellet smoker? When smoking Boston Butts I normally start between 6 and 8 PM, watch it for a couple of hours and then go to bed and check it once or twice during the night. Sounds like this could be a problem with a pellet smoker, if...
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    Big Green Egg vs Traeger Pro and Offset Wood Smoker

    BKING thanks for replying. I agree that the offset is the bar as far as smoke flavor goes, but I am a LOW and SLOW when smoking. I have a FireMagic for most of my grilling needs, with a Weber Kettle for just having some fun. Can you compare the pellet smoker flavor to the BGE?
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