This thing is a piece of junk. Don't buy it. The pilot lights but not the heater. I followed the instructions and it won't light. Ex Post Facto!!! Waste of money! Photo is of it laying on the floor after getting frustrated after nearly an hour trying to get it to light and heaving it back inside. JUNK!!!!!!

This is an easy to use portable propane heater that puts out a good amount of heat to keep you warm on those cold winter days and nights. Assembly was a snap, simply open the box and unpack the unit and hook up the propane cylinders and secure into the unit. Getting the pilot light to ignite was a little trickier than expected but after figuring out the procedure the first time, it's a snap after that. The confusing part is that you have to continue to turning the igniter until it actual lights and hold the button for 30 seconds for it to completely light the heater. I've included photos of the lit heater. This is great since it can be used indoors for emergency heating or outdoors.

This Dyna-Glo Elite Portable Propane Heater comes fully assembled.   I had already bought two 1 lb propane tanks in anticipation of using this heater as soon as it arrived.  The tanks screw in easily (one on each side in the tank compartments).  The regulators even swivel upward to make this process fast and more simple.   Instructions are very clearly written and easy to understand and my heater lit after a few clicks.  I am really happy that this heater uses  the Piezo ignition because it makes lighting so consistent, dependable, quick and easy.   We use our Dyna-Glo Heat Around 360° outside on our patio and it definitely throws out heat 360° so that no matter where we sit, we feel the warmth.   It can be used indoors (only with the 1 lb propane cannisters), BUT adequate ventilation must be provided.  However, it does have an oxygen depletion sensor that will shut off the heater if the oxygen level falls to a dangerous level while being used indoors.  It also has another safety mechanism that will turn off the heater if it gets tipped over.    With the Dyna-Glo HeatAround Kit (not included) it can be used with a 20 gal propane tank as well.  Because we plan to use this heater quite often and we have several 20 lb propane tanks,  I ordered the fuel filter / 12' hose kit from Home Depot so I won't have to replace 1 lb tanks so often.   The 12' hose is a great length because the 20 lb tank needs to be 6' away from the heater while in use.   I am really happy with this heater.  It is lightweight (8.75 lb) and portable, has a lot of great features (including safety features), is very well-made, sturdy and works great.

I got this for one purpose, Klondike. It's an annual winter camp for Boy Scouts in the DC area held each year at Little Bennett Park. It's always in the middle of winter and it is often really cold. I have a fair sized family tent (9' x 9'). I wanted to run this about 3 feet from the side. At is lowest setting, it does a great job heating the space past 50 degrees when it is below freezing outside. This is with several flaps open in the roof to allow fresh air. At the high setting it gets downright warm. The heater itself does get quite hot, particularly on top. Care is needed in placement and keeping flammable material away. I would not use this where children could get near it. I am very pleased with the heater. It works and would be good if I lose power in winter at my home. In terms of propane consumption, it does go through a bottle every 3 to 5 hours. I use two bottles on the lowest setting to get through a night and still have heat in the morning. One super helpful item is the place where you screw in the propane swivels out for easy access. Screw in the bottle and it flips into place, close the door and it's compact and ready for heat.

Feel the burn with the Dyna-Glo Heat Around 360 Elite! Every winter, I get to thinking about alternative heat sources in the event I lose power for an extended period of time and discovered the Dyna-Go Heat Around 360 Elite. Keeping my family warm during winter-storm power outages, comfortably extending patio season from early spring to late fall. Not to mention bringing it on fishing and camping trips. I have no shortage of uses for a product like this. Out of the box, it was obvious that this product was built to take a beating. After all, it is billed as “grab and go” as well as “emergency use” heating. It can operate on one and/or two 1-pound propane tank for portability. Or you can also hook up a 20-gallon propane with optional hose and regulator (sold separately) for convenient long-term-use. The “blast” of heat I feel went I turn leads me to believe it can heat the entire first floor of my house, no problem. Even on low setting (13,500 BTUs) the heater is impressively hot. I would probably only need 18,000 initially and then have to turn it down. Safety seems to be Dyna-Glo’s priority because of the safety features when it comes to indoor use. An oxygen depletion sensor automatically turns the heater off if the heater consumes too much oxygen / generates too much carbon monoxide. Also super-convenient is the auto-shutoff if the heater is tipped over. Not unlike others, I did have trouble starting the heater, but that was mainly due to haste. I just wanted to get it going rather than taking the time to learn how to use it. Take your time, “bleed” the gas line by allowing gas to flow through the heater for 30 seconds. Light the pilot and allow that to burn for 30 second and then light the heater and it should work. The Dyna-Glo comes completely assembled! It’s ready to go out of the box once you’ve connected your propane supply, which is super-easy due to the connectors’ ability to swivel outward. As mentioned, you can connect larger propane tanks via a connector hose & regulator. I would have like to see a way to connect a hose without having to leave one of the fuel compartment doors wide open the whole time. That’s really the only con I can come up with pertaining to this impressive product. Upon ordering the Dyna-Glo, I awaited it’s arrival with much anticipation. From the moment I first flamed it on, I’ve been more than impressed and excited to put it to good use!

This heater did not work right out of the box, the pilot light would not stay lit. I took the top off to get to the thermocouple and use a butane torch to add some extra heat to it, then it would stay lit until the thermocouple cooled back down,which it would do even though the pilot light was still on, once it cooled do the pilot would shut off. I checked the resistance on the tip over switch and it checked good, but when I bypassed the tip over switch the pilot would stay running and would work fine, so it either has a finicky tip over switch or the thermocouple is weak. If the heater will work it does have some nice features, the connectors that the cylinders screw on to pivot out to make attaching the cylinders easier. It has an auto igniter that operates via the front knob you just push in and turn it to pilot from off and it sparks, you may have to push it on pilot for a few seconds after replacing the cans to bleed out the air. It says on box that it will operate from 3 to 32 hours, this is a little misleading as the unit will operate on (2) one pound cylinders for 3 to 3.5 hours which is pretty close to what it did for me, and the 32 hours is with the optional $30 hose kit (HAKITDG) hooked to a 20 lb cylinder. It is not recommended but it will operate on just (1) one pound cylinder There is not any noticeable change in the amount of heat it puts out from the lowest to the highest setting. You will need to be within 2 ft from the unit to get any usable heat if you are outdoors. If you are outdoors it will not stay lit in anything more than a couple of mile per hour wind. I does do a good job of heating up a mid size 8 ft x 8 ft tent, and would probably be ok for a small to midsize camper. They have carrying handles on the side of the unit which are kind of ok if you have the cylinders in it, but it is still a little top heavy. It is about 12 inches in diameter and 21 inches tall, and weighs about 9 lbs without the cylinders. All in all it would probable be ok for a tent or camper, if you have adequate ventilation so you wont asphyxiate yourself. But I would make sure that it would work for awhile before counting on it. and if I wanted to use a 20 cylinder I would probable get a heater that mounts on the cylinder.

This heater puts out some serious heat. We tried a few electric space heaters for a garage that made no difference but this warms up nicely. I find it really convenient because the cylinders are easy to find and available at just about any store, plus we usually have them on hand. I found it easy to light, you have to push the button and wait a minute for that pilot light , but once pilot was on it lit right up. I tried to re-light a few times without any problems. I would definitively recommend for a workshop type of area. Its a nice plus that it burns clean enough that you can actually use this as temporary heat inside in case of emergency.

PROS: -Portable. This heater runs off of one or two 1-lb propane canisters (the small ones commonly used for camping stoves). It can also be adapted (by purchasing a special hose) to fit 20-lb tanks. The unit is sized well for transport and has two nice carry handles. -Well made. The build quality of this heater is excellent. The fit and finish are very nice. It definitely looks and feels like a very nice unit. -Functional. The heater works well. I tested it in my cold garage and was able to bring the temperature from around 35 deg up to 55-60 deg within just a few minutes. CONS: -Run time. One a single 1-lb canister, with the heater set to high, I was only able to get around 30min of run time before the heater was struggling to run. -Directionality. I noticed that the heat put out by this unit tends to go much more up than out. Holding your hands above the unit you feel a significant amount of heat, while placing your hands to the side of the heater does not feel nearly as warm. Its almost as if there is a narrow column of heat directly above the heater. I am attaching an InfraRed heat image of the ceiling directly above where the heater was running. You will notice how localized the hot spot is.

The Dyna-Glo 10K BTU portable propane heater has a very functional, lightweight and compact design. It is the perfect size to take on a camping trip or to keep you and your family warm while enjoying a crisp fall night out on your deck. Additionally, since this heater has the ability to provide 360 degrees of heat output, you can rest assured that you will be nice and warm. With it’s sturdy base and multiple safety features you can use this with complete confidence on your deck or screened in porch. The only thing I would point out is to be sure to hold the control knob in for several seconds until the pilot light remains lit before moving on to the heat settings.

The Dyna-Glo 10K BTU Heataround 360 Portable Propane Heater came in real handy the other day when we lost power. I was able to fire up this heater and make my family comfortable. I felt comfortable and safe using this heater indoors. The Heater has multiple safeties built in. There is a tip over safety shut off switch just in case of tip over. There is also a low oxygen safety shut off built in! The handle is on the side of the unit to protect you from the chance of burning yourself. Using the heater is easy and the instructions are attached to the unit on the inside where you attach the cylinder. The first thing you do after you attach the cylinder is check for leaks using a soapy solution. Once you are sure there are no leaks you need to ignite the pilot light. Push in and turn the knob til the built in igniter lights the pilot, hold in for 30 seconds til the pilot stays lit. Then turn the knob to your desired heat setting. The heater gives of 360 degree heating. I know I'll be using this heater in my shop and my garage in the future!