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Sunpak owner guides

Maintenance, winterization, and how-to guides for Sunpak owners, written by the team that sells and services it.

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Installation

Setup, clearances, and gas hookup basics.

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Sunpak Wall vs Ceiling Mount: Picking the Right Install
Sunpak heaters mount to walls or ceilings, with support for flush-mount, horizontal, or 30-degree angled. The right choice depends on where seating is, ceiling height, and whether you have structure to anchor to.
15 minUpdated Nov 10, 2026Open

Ignition & Hot Rod

Hot rods, igniters, and startup failures.

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Sunpak Direct-Spark Ignition and Auto Re-Light: How It Works
Sunpak uses direct-spark ignition with auto re-light and a flame-sensor safety system. That's a step up from older patio heaters with standing pilots — faster startup, safer, no constant pilot gas burn.
10 minUpdated Nov 10, 2026Open

Fuel & Conversion

LP↔NG, propane and natural-gas conversions.

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Sunpak Natural Gas vs Propane: Fuel Selection and Conversion
Every Sunpak S25 and S34 is ordered as either natural gas (NG) or liquid propane (LP) from the factory. Converting after the fact requires an AEI factory conversion kit — you can't DIY-swap orifices between fuels.
15 minUpdated Nov 10, 2026Open

Buying Help

Which model fits your space and budget.

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Sunpak S25 vs S34: Which Model Fits Your Patio
Sunpak sells two main residential models. S25 outputs 25,000 BTU/hr for smaller or lower-ceiling patios. S34 outputs 34,000 BTU/hr and fits 9.5- to 12-foot mounting heights. Both share the same compact 8-inch body and direct-spark ignition.
10 minUpdated Nov 10, 2026Open

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Sunpak Wall vs Ceiling Mount: Picking the Right Install

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Sunpak Direct-Spark Ignition and Auto Re-Light: How It Works

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Sunpak Natural Gas vs Propane: Fuel Selection and Conversion

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Sunpak S25 vs S34: Which Model Fits Your Patio

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Sunpak owner guides

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Sunpak Wall vs Ceiling Mount: Picking the Right Install

Ignition & Hot Rod

Sunpak Direct-Spark Ignition and Auto Re-Light: How It Works

Fuel & Conversion

Sunpak Natural Gas vs Propane: Fuel Selection and Conversion

Buying Help

Sunpak S25 vs S34: Which Model Fits Your Patio

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Sunpak TSR 48-Inch 34,000 BTU Natural Gas Two-Stage Infrared Patio Heater with Remote - Powder Coated Black

Sunpak TSR 48-Inch 34,000 BTU Natural Gas Two-Stage Infrared Patio Heater with Remote - Stainless Steel

Sunpak TSR 48-Inch 34,000 BTU Propane Gas Two-Stage Infrared Patio Heater with Remote - Powder Coated Black

Sunpak TSR 48-Inch 34,000 BTU Propane Gas Two-Stage Infrared Patio Heater with Remote - Stainless Steel

Installation

Sunpak Wall vs Ceiling Mount: Picking the Right Install

Ignition & Hot Rod

Sunpak Direct-Spark Ignition and Auto Re-Light: How It Works

Fuel & Conversion

Sunpak Natural Gas vs Propane: Fuel Selection and Conversion

Buying Help

Sunpak S25 vs S34: Which Model Fits Your Patio

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Installation

Sunpak Wall vs Ceiling Mount: Picking the Right Install

Ignition & Hot Rod

Sunpak Direct-Spark Ignition and Auto Re-Light: How It Works

Fuel & Conversion

Sunpak Natural Gas vs Propane: Fuel Selection and Conversion

Buying Help

Sunpak S25 vs S34: Which Model Fits Your Patio

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Sunpak TSR 48-Inch 34,000 BTU Propane Gas Two-Stage Infrared Patio Heater with Remote - Powder Coated Black

Sunpak TSR 48-Inch 34,000 BTU Propane Gas Two-Stage Infrared Patio Heater with Remote - Stainless Steel