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Sunstar owner guides

Maintenance, winterization, and how-to guides for Sunstar 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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Sunstar Mounting Height and Angle: 7 to 10 Feet, 15 to 60 Degrees
Sunstar heaters mount between 7 and 10 feet off the floor and tilt from 15 to 60 degrees. The right height and angle depend on your ceiling, how far you want the heat thrown, and whether you're angling or hanging flat.
15 minUpdated Nov 10, 2026Open

Fuel & Conversion

LP↔NG, propane and natural-gas conversions.

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Sunstar Natural Gas vs Propane: Manifold and Supply Pressures
Sunstar heaters run on either natural gas or liquid propane, but each fuel needs specific supply + manifold pressures. Running the wrong pressure damages the burner and voids the 3-year warranty.
20 minUpdated Nov 10, 2026Open

Warranty

What is covered and how to claim.

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Sunstar Warranty: 3 Years on the Burner Assembly
Sunstar backs the burner assembly on MGL and SGL series patio heaters for 3 years. Not all components get the 3-year coverage — the burner is the specifically-covered high-value component.
8 minUpdated Nov 10, 2026Open

Buying Help

Which model fits your space and budget.

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Sunstar MGL35 vs SGL35 vs SGL50: Which Patio Heater Is Right
Sunstar's residential patio heaters come in three main picks. MGL35 uses marine-grade stainless for coastal exposure. SGL35 is the silicone-coated budget-friendly 35,000-BTU option. SGL50 steps up to 50,000 BTU for larger covered areas.
10 minUpdated Nov 10, 2026Open

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Sunstar Mounting Height and Angle: 7 to 10 Feet, 15 to 60 Degrees

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Sunstar Natural Gas vs Propane: Manifold and Supply Pressures

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Sunstar Warranty: 3 Years on the Burner Assembly

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Sunstar MGL35 vs SGL35 vs SGL50: Which Patio Heater Is Right

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Installation

Sunstar Mounting Height and Angle: 7 to 10 Feet, 15 to 60 Degrees

Fuel & Conversion

Sunstar Natural Gas vs Propane: Manifold and Supply Pressures

Warranty

Sunstar Warranty: 3 Years on the Burner Assembly

Buying Help

Sunstar MGL35 vs SGL35 vs SGL50: Which Patio Heater Is Right

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SunStar 48-Inch 35,000 BTU Natural Gas Infrared Patio Heater with Switch and Adjustable Mounting Kit

SunStar 48-Inch 35,000 BTU Natural Gas Infrared Patio Heater with Switch, Heat Shield and Fixed Mounting Kit

SunStar 48-Inch 35,000 BTU Natural Gas Infrared Patio Heater with Switch, Remote and Adjustable Mounting Kit

SunStar 48-Inch 35,000 BTU Natural Gas Infrared Patio Heater with Switch, Remote, Heat Shield and Fixed Mounting Kit

Installation

Sunstar Mounting Height and Angle: 7 to 10 Feet, 15 to 60 Degrees

Fuel & Conversion

Sunstar Natural Gas vs Propane: Manifold and Supply Pressures

Warranty

Sunstar Warranty: 3 Years on the Burner Assembly

Buying Help

Sunstar MGL35 vs SGL35 vs SGL50: Which Patio Heater Is Right

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Installation

Sunstar Mounting Height and Angle: 7 to 10 Feet, 15 to 60 Degrees

Fuel & Conversion

Sunstar Natural Gas vs Propane: Manifold and Supply Pressures

Warranty

Sunstar Warranty: 3 Years on the Burner Assembly

Buying Help

Sunstar MGL35 vs SGL35 vs SGL50: Which Patio Heater Is Right

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