The Lava Heat Lite Residential Flame Patio Heater: Portable, powerful, easy to use, and affordable! Originally designed and engineered in Italy by Mr. JR Zioni, this omni directional flame patio heater puts out an impressive 56,000 BTUs, facilitated by a durable and weather resistant 4 ft. Borosilicate glass tube that provides 360° distribution of heat in a 5 ft. radius, capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures. The manual “Easy Start” ignition makes the Lava Heat Lite a snap to operate, it comes as a standard propane unit with an optional upgrade to Natural Gas. The Lava Lite’s single-frame construction means that it arrives fully assembled and ready to use whenever you need it.