http://www.gasfirepits.org/blue-rhino-fire-pit-review-an-honest-look-at-the-blue-rhino-gad860sp-lp-gas-outdoor-firebowl-with-slatemarble-mantel/ - There are many reasons why you might want to use a gas fire pit, fire bowl or fire table, instead of using one that uses wood. Here are 3 reasons why you may want to choose a gas fire pit, as opposed to one that uses "solid fuel". First of all, since propane does not produce ash, there is less fire danger. Secondly, it's much easier to start a gas pit - instead of struggling to make wood fuel ignite, simply turn on the gas and press a button. And lastly, fire produced by gas does not produce eye-stinging smoke and soot that wood fires produce, making it a more comfortable experience for everyone involved.