HPC Fire Square Torpedo Drop-In Fire Pit Kit (On/Off Electronic Ignition)

The Square Torpedo Drop-In On/Off Electronic Ignition Fire Pit Burner Kit by HPC Fire (SKU: TOR-18SSEI-SQBL-NG/120VAC Series) is a premium, fully automated outdoor gas fire pit insert manufactured by Hearth Products Controls (HPC). Engineered to integrate into custom square brick, stone, concrete, or paver fire tables, this high-performance insert combines a deep drop-in pan basin with a Penta Burner layout and HPC's high-velocity Torpedo Nozzle technology.

The standard On/Off Electronic Ignition (EI) network provides streamlined, single-command operation at full flame capacity. This turns your backyard feature into a resort-style centerpiece with maximum simplicity, perfect for homeowners, builders, and light commercial hospitality applications.

High-Velocity Torpedo Nozzles & Penta Geometry

• Roaring Torpedo Flame Booster: Torpedo variants swap standard drilled burner ports for precision-engineered, hand-welded brass nozzles. These specialized jets dramatically accelerate gas-to-oxygen velocity, throwing extra-tall, robust, roaring flames that replicate the visual presence, intense heat, and motion of an authentic wood campfire.

• Campfire-Style Penta Burner Layout: The kit utilizes HPC's signature Penta Burner hub machined with staggered ports. Its unique five-point geometry draws fuel toward the center of the square layout, forming a tall, dense, and natural-looking flame pattern that wraps around logs or fire glass media without smoke or ash.

• 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 enclosure. Built entirely from premium, heavy-gauge 304 stainless steel, it is outfitted with integrated weep holes for quick water drainage and a specialized raised center burner hub to prevent moisture from entering the primary gas line manifold.

On/Off Electronic Ignition Automation & Safety

• Two-Way Bluetooth App Connectivity: Outfitted with an integrated smart internal antenna inside its weather-sealed lower control box, the system seamlessly pairs with the proprietary, free HPC Fire smartphone app (iOS and Android). This allows you to safely turn your fire pit on or off from up to 20 feet away, program countdown sleep timers, and view system status straight from your smart device.

• Instant Full-Output Command: Built for absolute operational simplicity, the system completes initial safety checks and activates to its maximum thermal output on a single command. It is fully compatible with optional home automation networks, pool systems, wall switches, or an optional hardware hand-held remote.

• 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 active flame path. If a sudden storm draft or gust of wind blows out the fire, the valve instantly cuts off gas flow to prevent dangerous pooling, then safely initializes an automatic re-ignition sequence.

• Thermal Protection Auto-Shutoff: Housed within the sealed lower electronics chamber are built-in temperature diagnostics. If the internal enclosure space gets too hot due to poor venting or excess fire media, the system executes an emergency auto-shutoff to protect the internal electronic boards.

Technical Specifications & Sizing Scaling

• Pan Sizing Profiles & Starfire Direct Pricing Matrix (Dependent on Choice):

  • 18" x 18" Bowl Pan (with 12" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 90,000 BTUs — Retails for $4,127.75 USD (Regularly $4,345.00)

  • 24" x 24" Bowl Pan (with 18" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 145,000 BTUs — Retails for $4,328.20 USD

  • 30" x 30" Bowl Pan (with 24" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 225,000 BTUs — Retails for $4,679.70 USD

  • 36" x 36" Bowl Pan (with 30" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 275,000 BTUs — Retails for $5,728.50 USD

  • 42" x 42" Bowl Pan (with 36" Torpedo Penta Burner): Up to 375,000 BTUs — Retails for $6,170.25 USD

• Dedicated Fuel Utility Options: Factory-built, safety-tested, and serialized precisely for either Natural Gas or Propane Gas HARDLINE configurations.

• Power Supply Track Setup: Available in standard residential 120 VAC (equipped with a 3-prong outdoor-grounded GFCI plug-in line cord) or a low-voltage 24 VAC track (ideal for installations near pool zones or public commercial settings; requires an external step-down transformer power supply, sold separately).

• Safety Verification: Fully CSA certified in the US & Canada to ANSI Z21.97 requirements.