Solo Stove Heat Deflector Tested! Is Double The Heat Possible?

We test out the Solo Stove heat deflector to see if we can actually achieve ambient heat from a smokeless fire pit.
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0:38 What’s in the box
1:40 Assembly
2:05 How We Do Heat Testing
3:06 Heat Testing at 18 inches away
4:25 Heat Testing at 30 inches away
5:13 Solo Stove Coupon Code “BARBECUELAB”
5:37 Thermal Imaging & What It Feels Like Using The Heat Deflector
6:25 Can You Add Wood With The Heat Deflector Installed?
7:22 Can You Use The Griddle Top Instead Of The Heat Deflector?
8:07 Can I Use The Deflector Without The Legs On The Cooking System Hub?
8:29 Will The Heat Deflector Blow Off If There's A Stiff Wind?
9:08 How Do I Store The Heat Deflector When I'm Not Using It?
10:11 Does The Solo Stove Heat Deflector Work?
10:29 Is The Solo Stove Heat Deflector Worth It?

[@shakinlaw1406]

You not only answer the questions we all have in our head, but you find a way to show actual data. This channel is so underrated, but I'm sure that will soon change. Thank You!

[@Scott-sm9nm]

Such excellent and thorough testing to get real data. Imaging was a *perfect* visual! Well done.

[@rjsewell4844]

The deflector seems like a good addition to the solo stove arsenal!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

About time to swing by over lunch and try it out, no?

[@rjsewell4844]

@@TheBarbecueLab yessir!!

[@ManuelPortelada]

@@TheBarbecueLablast question. Great video btw. But what stove do you use the most. ??

[@tylerdigiovanni6886]

Love the thoroughness of the test. Big thanks to you guys for bringing metrics and context to some of Solo's accessories.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for the comment Tyler! It was fun coming up with ways to show data.

[@columbia1991]

Great videos! We watched your comparison of the various sizes and bought the Yukon. It's perfect for our family. Also, after watching this video we stumbled on a heat shield from Amazon for only $75. It required assembly and the legs don't detach but it works! The heat deflector was a game-changer! Thanks

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for watching, and enjoy that new firepit! I think we’re going to light ours up tonight.

[@ashwin536396]

Great review! Thanks a bunch!

[@bradcarrell3332]

I bought a Bonfire 2.0 today based on your reviews and used your discount code. Great videos on the smokeless fire pits.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for watching, and I’m glad the codes worked for you! Enjoy your new fire pit!

[@shawnh.7141]

This was a fantastic review! Thanks for putting this together.

[@cholschuh]

Great Video!! More people need to see this. I've been debating on a purchase of just this pit. I wonder how do the temps compare to a normal firepit? Also, like the idea of a smokeless fire, but I still want there to be the scent of campfire in the air, since the aroma of burning wood is one of the highlights of a wood fire. Does it still have that wood burning aroma?

[@slowcar68]

Thank you!! Just one more question, do you think this is safe for use on a composite board deck?

[@c2thew]

Have you considered doing a comparison test between building a DIY heat deflector from parts off of Amazon and comparing it to real deal? Having a flir camera would be a great comparison to OEM vs DIY

[@priggs1]

how about a link for the chairs you are sitting in. they look good

[@TheBarbecueLab]

They’re from Breeo. Perfect height for sitting around the fire! thebarbecuelab.com/recommends/breeo-x-series-chair

[@user-oz8fq5vk2g]

Awesome video! I have the Shield currently since I am a bit concerned about rogue embers popping out of the pit. Would you say the Heat Deflector provides good protection while the fire is burning? I would still most likely use the Shield when the fire is dying out, but wondering specifically about while we're building and enjoying the active flame. Always great content - thanks!

[@joeoliver757]

What was ambient temperature during the test? That’s an important factor as well.

[@notacluebbq2500]

Wow, David - someone's punching above their weight! 🙂

[@monami1359]

???????????

[@TheFeist77]

need a deflector/grill

[@cgmarch2359]

Check my diy heat deflector . It may not be perfect on heat deflectecting..however is cheap and also the holes let you see fire when standing. Cheers

[@dangle933]

Can you cook a 10 pound pot of let's say soup on the heat deflector without it buckling? That solo hub and griddle is mighty expensive

[@bitterpill20]

Are the chairs comfortable?

[@sal6830]

Great video, I have the deflector and do notice a difference. Do you have any recommendations on how to clean the outside of the solo stove to get it back to looking shinny again removing the patina. Thanks

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I'm not sure how to completely remove the patina on a Solo Stove, but I use the liquid Bar Keepers friend and a microfiber cloth to clean mine.

[@tomtrainor7362]

Thank you for a great review. Can you tell me where you bought the cup holders for your chairs?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

The chairs are these from Breeo: thebarbecuelab.com/recommends/breeo-x-series-chair/ - and they have their cup holders you can find on the site from that link.

[@tomtrainor7362]

Thank you@@TheBarbecueLab

[@sal6830]

Will you do a video testing using pellets in the Yukon?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I'll see what we can do on that for a future video. I think I have a pellet adapter for the Bonfire, but not sure about the Yukon.

[@Just_the_Q]

What was the outside temperature before lighting pit

[@TheBarbecueLab]

That’s a good question. If memory serves correctly I think the outside temp at that time was roughly between 55-60.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Okay, I looked it up, and it was 53 degrees with a wind speed of 8-12mph during that temperature testing.

[@mastergwaha]

if you got those temp gradients at those wind speeds, thats like really good!@@TheBarbecueLab

[@steve92219]

What kind of patio chairs are those?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

They’re from Breeo. Perfect height for sitting around the fire! thebarbecuelab.com/recommends/breeo-x-series-chair

[@ManuelPortelada]

Could you use the solo stove under metal gazebos ??

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I think it all depends on how high the gazebo is and how it’s constructed. If there’s any wood in it, I wouldn’t. The air coming off that thing is incredibly hot.

[@ManuelPortelada]

@@TheBarbecueLab standard metal gazebos. Got the port in the middle I would say prob 10 feet high by at its peak

[@mannypuerta5086]

We bought the deflector for our Yukon because we have a wooden overhang, covered patio attached to the house. The deflector reduces the overhead heat to a safe level and noticeably increases the lateral heat for folks seated around it. The deflector is worth it.

[@clandfaf]

Let me call my bank and see if I can get a loan for this set up. I'm curious how many YT reviewers actually paid for the products they are reviewing lol.

[@xbaconater5883]

Almost none of them do, but you can’t blame them, they get a free $1,000 setup and all they have to do is make a 10 minutes KZbin video about it.

[@xs8372]

Wait to you find out how much those chairs they’re sitting on cost, might need a 2nd loan haha