{"product_id":"the-sentry","title":"The Sentry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Sentry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e13,000 BTU tabletop propane. Brushed stainless housing. About 2.5 ft of directed heat. Runs 3–5 hours on a $4 Coleman bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWe'll say it before you do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tabletop propane heater at this size runs on the same 1-lb bottles and puts out roughly the same 10,000–13,000 BTU. What actually differs is the reflector shape, the burner mesh quality, and the housing finish. The Sentry is a fully brushed stainless-steel build — base, vent stem, and reflector top all in matching brushed silver. No painted finish to chip or flake. If you're mounting it near saltwater, tile, or a poured-concrete patio where a black finish would clash, this is the one you want. Same heater as The Ember Post underneath — different jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat actually differs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13,000 BTU heat output\u003c\/strong\u003e — real-world 2.5 ft heating radius, 360° coverage under the dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully brushed stainless steel housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — base, vent stem, and reflector all in matching silver finish. Won't chip like painted models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21-inch brushed reflector top\u003c\/strong\u003e — bounces radiant heat back down over the seating area instead of losing it upward\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel wire guard cage\u003c\/strong\u003e around the amber mesh burner — you can push a chair up close without a burn hazard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted 13-inch stainless base\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 lbs total, 38 inches tall, planted in wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on 1.02-lb disposable propane bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e (green Coleman-style camp-stove bottles — 3–5 hours per bottle on high)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple ignition\u003c\/strong\u003e — turn the red valve, push and hold the black control knob, press the piezo igniter. Pilot lights on the first try.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETL certified for outdoor use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple safety cutoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff, oxygen-depletion shutoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoastal decks where salt spray eats painted finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe porch you gave up on in October\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe patio dinner that ran past sunset\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe deck bar where you host game nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Airbnb rental that needs to look premium in fall listing photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe tailgate, the cabin porch, the campsite picnic table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeating radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2.5 ft (360°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.02-lb disposable propane bottle (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuntime per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 hours on high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21″ W × 21″ D × 38″ H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflector dome diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully brushed stainless steel, stainless wire guard cage, amber mesh burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiezo (no batteries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eETL Listed, outdoor use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety cutoffs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip-over, flame-out, oxygen-depletion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne Sentry tabletop propane patio heater (fully assembled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstruction manual with ignition steps and safety guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete hardware for the reflector dome mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePropane bottle NOT included. Buy 1.02-lb (16.4 oz) disposable propane bottles at any hardware store, camping supplier, or big-box retailer for $3–5 each.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it cannot do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for indoor use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Propane combustion in an enclosed space builds carbon monoxide fast. Cover, garage, screened porch with open sides — fine. Sunroom with the doors closed — no.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a whole-patio heater.\u003c\/strong\u003e 13,000 BTU heats a 2.5-ft radius under the dome. It warms the two or three people sitting at the table with it. A 30-ft deck full of guests needs the 47,000 BTU standing patio heaters, not this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot something to leave running unattended.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always turn off the valve when you go inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot refillable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses disposable 1-lb bottles only. 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