The HPC Fire Tempe is a 31" low-profile, hand-hammered oiled copper fire bowl, and HPC's best seller in the copper series. Media covers the whole inside of the bowl, and the electronic ignition control box or match lit valve mounts outside or below the bowl. It comes as a fire bowl or as a fire and water bowl with a water scupper.
Key Features
- Low-profile round bowl: A shallow 31" bowl with media across the whole interior; HPC's price list calls it the Tempe-Topper.
- Controls mounted outside or below: The control box or match lit valve mounts outside or below the copper bowl.
- Fire or fire and water: Fire and water models add a water scupper and a 1" NHT water inlet.
- Standard or torpedo Penta burner: Torpedo electronic models are rated 90K BTU.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPC Fire |
| Model | Tempe (TEMP31 fire, TEMP31W fire and water; add TOR- for torpedo burner) |
| Bowl | 31" round, hand-hammered oiled copper, low profile |
| Insert material | 304 stainless steel |
| Insert | Electronic: PENTA18EI (standard) or torpedo PENTA19EI; match lit: PENTA19 MLFPK |
| Electronic ignition | Remote electronic hot surface ignition with flame sensing, On/Off; fire models 120VAC or 24VAC, fire and water models 12VAC |
| Match lit | CSA certified match lit insert with key valve |
| Water inlet | 1" NHT, fire and water models |
| Gas | Natural gas or liquid propane |
| Certification | CSA certified, outdoor use only, for commercial and residential use (HPC drawing 771-019) |
| Use | Outdoor only |
BTU by configuration (HPC 2026 price list)
| Configuration | Standard burner | Torpedo burner |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic ignition | 65K | 90K |
| Match lit | 65K | 65K |
Installation & Requirements
- Venting: raise the bowl at least 3/4" above the mounting surface, with a hole of at least 6" diameter in the bottom of the bowl. Spacers for ventilation are provided.
- Gas supply: fixed piping systems only; not for use with small tanks.
- Natural gas supply pressure: minimum 3.5" W.C., maximum 7.0" W.C. LP supply pressure: minimum 8.0" W.C., maximum 11.0" W.C.
- Any flex line from the permanent gas supply must be rated to the product's maximum BTU and certified to ANSI Z21.75/CSA 6.27.
- Fire and water models: 1" NHT water inlet. HPC estimates water flow at 700 to 900 GPH and recommends a valve after the pump to trim flow; have a pool or pond professional size the line and pump.
- Electronic ignition components must be kept dry. An access panel is included on applicable models.
- Wood or composite decks: HPC requires its Deck Insulation Kit (#FPI-DECK39SQ or #FPI-DECK20SQ) with locally bought paver stones.
- Modifying the product voids its certification and warranty. Follow HPC's installation manual, the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) or International Fuel Gas Code, the National Electrical Code and local codes.
Warranty: HPC warrants its fire pits against manufacturing defects that prevent safe and correct function: stainless steel burners, lifetime; electronics and gas valve, 3 years residential and 1 year commercial; pilot assembly, 2 years residential and 1 year commercial; stainless steel pan and valve box, 5 years residential and 1 year commercial. Coverage runs from the date of original sale or shipment from HPC and covers parts and HPC in-house labor through an HPC return authorization; installation and maintenance labor and damage from overheating, modification, abuse or improper storage are not covered.
Resources
At Perfection Plaza, we strive to offer competitive pricing on premium commercial kitchen and outdoor cooking equipment. If you find a lower advertised price from an eligible online retailer, you may request a price review.
Price match requests are subject to verification and must meet the following conditions:
- - The competing retailer must be an authorized retailer of the identical product.
- - The item must be new, unused, and available for immediate purchase.
- - Promotional offers such as rebates, clearance pricing, or “buy one, get one” deals are not eligible.
- - Auction sites, marketplaces, and discounters (including eBay) are excluded.
- - Price comparisons may include product price, shipping costs, and applicable sales tax.
- - Price match requests do not apply to exchanges, replacements, or previously completed orders.
All price match requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is not guaranteed and remains at our discretion.
This policy is designed to provide fairness and transparency while maintaining consistent pricing across all sales channels.
Description
The HPC Fire Tempe is a 31" low-profile, hand-hammered oiled copper fire bowl, and HPC's best seller in the copper series. Media covers the whole inside of the bowl, and the electronic ignition control box or match lit valve mounts outside or below the bowl. It comes as a fire bowl or as a fire and water bowl with a water scupper.
Key Features
- Low-profile round bowl: A shallow 31" bowl with media across the whole interior; HPC's price list calls it the Tempe-Topper.
- Controls mounted outside or below: The control box or match lit valve mounts outside or below the copper bowl.
- Fire or fire and water: Fire and water models add a water scupper and a 1" NHT water inlet.
- Standard or torpedo Penta burner: Torpedo electronic models are rated 90K BTU.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPC Fire |
| Model | Tempe (TEMP31 fire, TEMP31W fire and water; add TOR- for torpedo burner) |
| Bowl | 31" round, hand-hammered oiled copper, low profile |
| Insert material | 304 stainless steel |
| Insert | Electronic: PENTA18EI (standard) or torpedo PENTA19EI; match lit: PENTA19 MLFPK |
| Electronic ignition | Remote electronic hot surface ignition with flame sensing, On/Off; fire models 120VAC or 24VAC, fire and water models 12VAC |
| Match lit | CSA certified match lit insert with key valve |
| Water inlet | 1" NHT, fire and water models |
| Gas | Natural gas or liquid propane |
| Certification | CSA certified, outdoor use only, for commercial and residential use (HPC drawing 771-019) |
| Use | Outdoor only |
BTU by configuration (HPC 2026 price list)
| Configuration | Standard burner | Torpedo burner |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic ignition | 65K | 90K |
| Match lit | 65K | 65K |
Installation & Requirements
- Venting: raise the bowl at least 3/4" above the mounting surface, with a hole of at least 6" diameter in the bottom of the bowl. Spacers for ventilation are provided.
- Gas supply: fixed piping systems only; not for use with small tanks.
- Natural gas supply pressure: minimum 3.5" W.C., maximum 7.0" W.C. LP supply pressure: minimum 8.0" W.C., maximum 11.0" W.C.
- Any flex line from the permanent gas supply must be rated to the product's maximum BTU and certified to ANSI Z21.75/CSA 6.27.
- Fire and water models: 1" NHT water inlet. HPC estimates water flow at 700 to 900 GPH and recommends a valve after the pump to trim flow; have a pool or pond professional size the line and pump.
- Electronic ignition components must be kept dry. An access panel is included on applicable models.
- Wood or composite decks: HPC requires its Deck Insulation Kit (#FPI-DECK39SQ or #FPI-DECK20SQ) with locally bought paver stones.
- Modifying the product voids its certification and warranty. Follow HPC's installation manual, the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) or International Fuel Gas Code, the National Electrical Code and local codes.
Warranty: HPC warrants its fire pits against manufacturing defects that prevent safe and correct function: stainless steel burners, lifetime; electronics and gas valve, 3 years residential and 1 year commercial; pilot assembly, 2 years residential and 1 year commercial; stainless steel pan and valve box, 5 years residential and 1 year commercial. Coverage runs from the date of original sale or shipment from HPC and covers parts and HPC in-house labor through an HPC return authorization; installation and maintenance labor and damage from overheating, modification, abuse or improper storage are not covered.
Resources
Price Match Policy Available
At Perfection Plaza, we strive to offer competitive pricing on premium commercial kitchen and outdoor cooking equipment. If you find a lower advertised price from an eligible online retailer, you may request a price review.
Price match requests are subject to verification and must meet the following conditions:
- - The competing retailer must be an authorized retailer of the identical product.
- - The item must be new, unused, and available for immediate purchase.
- - Promotional offers such as rebates, clearance pricing, or “buy one, get one” deals are not eligible.
- - Auction sites, marketplaces, and discounters (including eBay) are excluded.
- - Price comparisons may include product price, shipping costs, and applicable sales tax.
- - Price match requests do not apply to exchanges, replacements, or previously completed orders.
All price match requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is not guaranteed and remains at our discretion.
This policy is designed to provide fairness and transparency while maintaining consistent pricing across all sales channels.
