Collection: Flame Patio Heater

Flame patio heaters provide steady propane heat while a tall flame burns inside a clear quartz glass tube. Legacy Heating’s 40,000 BTU pyramid patio heaters work well beside backyard seating areas, restaurant patios, and hotel terraces where both warmth and visual appeal matter. The original CAPH-GT frame comes in hammered black, mocha, and stainless steel, while the updated CAPH-GT-S N is available in hammered black. The frame and assembly differ slightly, but both versions provide the same heating performance.

Flame Patio Heater

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Why Choose a Flame Patio Heater for Outdoor Spaces

Unlike a traditional mushroom-style patio heater, a pyramid flame patio heater places the fire on full display. The flame rises vertically through the center glass tube, making the heater easy to see across a patio and giving seating or dining areas a more inviting focal point after dark.

The protective outer frame helps shield the glass tube while allowing the flame to remain visible from every side. Its freestanding design can be positioned beside conversation sets, outdoor dining areas, or venue entrances without taking up table space. For homeowners and hospitality operators, it offers a practical way to add both warmth and visual interest with one outdoor fixture.

Flame Patio Heater FAQs

1. What is a flame patio heater?

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A flame patio heater is a propane-powered outdoor heater with a tall flame burning inside a quartz glass tube. Also known as a pyramid patio heater, it provides steady warmth and a visible flame for patio seating areas, backyard gatherings, restaurant terraces, and other outdoor spaces.

Legacy Heating hammered black pyramid flame patio heater with a visible flame inside the quartz glass tube on a modern backyard patio.

2. Are flame patio heaters suitable for restaurants and commercial use?

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Yes. Flame patio heaters work well on restaurant patios, hotel terraces, and other open-air dining areas. Their freestanding design provides warmth without taking up table space, while the visible flame gives guests a natural focal point. For commercial use, each propane patio heater should be placed with the clearances specified in the product manual.

Stainless steel Legacy Heating flame patio heater warming guests on an outdoor restaurant terrace at night.

3. How much heat does a flame patio heater produce?

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A Legacy Heating propane flame patio heater delivers up to 40,000 BTUs of heat, with a heat radius of about 10 feet under suitable conditions. It works best beside a backyard seating area or outdoor restaurant tables. Wind, outdoor temperature, and heater placement will affect how warm the space feels.

Legacy Heating Mocha flame patio heater providing 40,000 BTUs of warmth beside a backyard seating area on a cool evening.

4. What fuel do flame patio heaters use?

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Legacy Heating flame patio heaters use a standard 20 lb propane tank stored inside the lower base. At the full 40,000 BTU setting, one full tank can provide roughly 9 hours of heat and may last longer at a lower setting. Actual runtime depends on the burner setting and how much propane is in the tank.

Standard 20 lb propane tank installed inside the base of a Legacy Heating hammered black flame patio heater.

5. What makes a flame patio heater different from a regular patio heater?

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A flame patio heater has a tall, visible flame burning inside a quartz glass tube. A regular mushroom-style patio heater uses a burner beneath a round reflector and is designed mainly to spread heat. Both warm outdoor seating areas, but a pyramid flame patio heater also becomes a natural focal point after dark.

Legacy Heating stainless steel flame patio heater compared with a common aged-bronze mushroom-style patio heater on a backyard patio.
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Two Legacy Heating standing patio heater models displayed on a luxury backyard patio at dusk, featured as cover for essential accessories guide showing protective covers, propane tanks, and maintenance tools needed for optimal outdoor heating performance. icon01 Read More
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Legacy Heating flame patio heater glowing at dusk on a beautifully appointed outdoor patio, illustrating the importance of proper cleaning and storage to keep your patio heater looking and performing this well season after season. icon01 Read More
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Couple enjoying a romantic evening in a luxury backyard with light attire, staying comfortably warm beside the elegant Legacy Heating CAPH-GT-S flame patio heater, showcasing how its powerful radiant heat and premium design transform upscale outdoor spaces into cozy intimate retreats. icon01 Read More
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