HPC Fire Round Torpedo Drop-In Fire Pit Burner Kit (Hi/Lo Electronic Ignition)

HPC Fire Round Torpedo Drop-In Fire Pit Burner Kit (Hi/Lo Electronic Ignition)

The Round Torpedo Drop-In Hi/Lo Electronic Ignition Fire Pit Burner Kit by HPC Fire is a commercial-grade, intelligent gas fire pit insert manufactured by Hearth Products Controls (HPC). Explicitly engineered to slide effortlessly into custom round stone, brick, paver, or concrete fire tables, this premium system integrates a deep drop-in bowl pan with a Penta Burner layout and HPC’s ground-breaking Torpedo Nozzle technology.

The high-end Hi/Lo Electronic Ignition (EI) package adds full-scale wireless automation and dual-stage flame-height tuning directly from your outdoor furniture.

High-Velocity Torpedo Nozzles & Penta Geometry

• Roaring Torpedo Flame Booster: Torpedo configurations swap standard drilled burner ports for precision-engineered, heavy-duty brass nozzles. These specialized jets dramatically increase gas-to-oxygen velocity, throwing extra-tall, robust, roaring flames that replicate the dramatic visual presence, movement, and heat radiation of an authentic wood campfire.

• Campfire-Style Penta Burner Layout: Standard on models 19 inches and larger is HPC's iconic Penta Burner architecture. Machine-welded from premium stainless steel with staggered burner ports, its distinct five-point geometry forces fuel toward the center of the pan, forming a tall, dense, and inviting campfire presentation that wraps beautifully around logs or fire glass.

• Self-Draining Drop-In Bowl Pan: Features a deep bowl-style pan equipped with a 1.5-inch perimeter mounting edge rim to drop firmly and securely into the top opening of your non-combustible fire feature housing. Outfitted with integrated weep holes for quick water drainage and a specialized raised center burner hub to prevent moisture from traveling down into the primary gas orifice.

Advanced Hi/Lo Ignition & Smart Telemetry

• Two-Way Bluetooth App Connectivity: Outfitted with an integrated smart internal antenna inside a weather-sealed lower control valve box, the system seamlessly pairs with the proprietary, free HPC Fire smartphone app (iOS and Android). It provides a reliable wireless connection up to 20 feet away, unlocking power toggling, countdown timers, safety alerts, and live system diagnostic monitoring.

• 45% Variable Flame Height Turndown: Includes a dedicated handheld smart remote. While entry-level gas fire pits only provide static on/off controls, the Hi/Lo fuel track supports variable flame tuning. Choose the "HI" mode for roaring heat and dramatic flame display, or dial it back down by 45% to lower gas consumption and generate an intimate, soft ambient glow.

• Hot Surface Ignition (HSI) & Auto-Relight Protection: Uses a highly durable hot surface igniter paired with an advanced pilot flame loop and internal thermocouple. The safety module constantly monitors the fire path. If an aggressive gust of wind unexpectedly blows out the flame, the gas valve instantly closes to prevent pooling, then initializes a safe, immediate automatic re-ignition sequence.

• Overheat Diagnostic Guard: Built-in internal temperature sensors actively monitor the lower circuitry chamber. If improper fire media nesting or poor base cavity ventilation causes heat to spike beyond safe boundaries, the system executes an emergency auto-shutoff to protect the electronic board components.

Technical Specifications & Sizing Proportions

• Pan Sizing & Total Thermal Capacities (Dependent on Fuel Configuration):

  • 19" Bowl Pan (with 12" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 90,000 BTUs

  • 25" Bowl Pan (with 18" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 145,000 BTUs

  • 31" Bowl Pan (with 24" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 225,000 BTUs

  • 37" Bowl Pan (with 30" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 275,000 BTUs

  • 43" Bowl Pan (with 36" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 375,000 BTUs

• Exterior Framework Material: 100% weather-resistant, non-corrosive premium 304 stainless steel pan, burner rails, and protective sealed lower valve box.

• Dedicated Fuel Utility Options: Built and safety-tested at the factory for either dedicated Natural Gas or Liquid Propane (LP) Gas HARDLINE connections. Propane variants include an integrated wire mesh spider guard to prevent pests from nesting inside the primary gas orifice.

• Power Supply Track Options: System mechanics require dedicated electricity. Selectable at purchase for either standard residential 120 VAC (equipped with a 3-prong outdoor-grounded GFCI plug cord) or a low-voltage 24 VAC track (ideal for pool zones; requires an external step-down transformer power supply, sold separately).