BTU is a measure to define the amount of energy it takes to produce a certain amount of heat. DreamcastDesign offers firepits and fire tables with gas burners capacity from 50 000 BTU to 250 000 BTU. When you decided to buy firepit, make sure to pay attention to your local area regulations first (different states and provinces will have their own restrictions for gas appliances that you need to check for a permitted installation). Firepits with a lower BTU produces less heat than a firepit or fire table with a higher BTU (ex. 250K). The higher the BTU the more energy is consumed to create heat for the people around the fire pit. This plays a big part when using the fire pit in cold weather. How much warmth you actually need depends on the individual preferences. All DreamCast fire pits have adjustable heat levels, so you can control the flame height and thus the heat output.

As a general rule if you’re operating your firepit in the summer then between 55K – 75K BTU is a comfortable range. If you’re looking to extend your season further into a nippy fall then you’ll want to explore fire pits with a higher BTU output.

Yes, you can! Our firepits have zero clearance to combustible floor meaning you can place them on composite deck, a rug or a wooden deck.

DreamCast fire pits are designed to be installed by a gas professional to meet all local safety regulations. In addition they are very heavy, so we recommend using professionals. 

• Please check your local codes for any installation restrictions for your city for installations that will require a gas permit. DreamCast firepits also ship with a reducing orifice in case local regulations require appliances to be limited in output to 65K. 
• Overhead clearances – fire pits have restrictions to overhead clearances. Check your model to make sure you have the required distance for safe operation, and to reduce sooting on your ceiling. 
• Check with your gas professional that you will have the required gas pressure to run your firepit appliance. This is especially important if you are looking at the high output units. Insufficient pressure will result in a weak flame.

You’re free to choose whatever option matches your needs best. All fire pits are available in either propane or natural gas, but you specify at time of order. We do not offer a conversion kits as these fire pits are certified for one or another fuel type. If you need to change from Propane to Natural Gas, ro vice versa please contact your sales rep to facilitate the change.

We often have some models available for quick ship within 1-2 weeks. Standard lead times on orders are usually 4 to 5 weeks for made to order units. A custom order can be 8 to 10 weeks.

We strongly recommend a glass barrier for high out put burners to keep your flame centered in your appliance. If you’re in a windy area then a glass barrier will keep your table space functional, and protect wagging tails or small hands.