HPC Fire Round Bowl Fire Pit Insert, 13" to 43", Electronic, Push Button or Match Lit
The HPC Fire Round Bowl insert is a fully assembled, spun stainless steel fire pit pan with the burner, controls and gas fitting already in place, ready to drop into a round enclosure or bowl. HPC introduced this spun bowl design in 2004 and it remains its most popular pan style. Choose from six pan sizes, a standard Penta or torpedo burner, and electronic, push button or match lit ignition for natural gas or propane.
Choosing Size, Ignition and Gas Type
Work through these choices in order. Each one changes what your site needs before installation.
1. Size
- Round Bowl Insert Size: 13″, 19″, 25″, 31″, 37″, 43″.
- BTU changes with size and ignition. The BTU table below lists the BTU for each. A second table lists HPC's recommended enclosure size for each pan and ignition.
2. Ignition
| Ignition | Power needed | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Match Lit | None | Key valve; you light the burner by hand with a long lighter or match. |
| Push Button Flame Sensing | One AA battery | Spark ignition with flame sensing. |
| Non-Certified | Not listed by HPC | Push button kit with a decorative key valve. Not CSA certified. |
| Electronic On/Off | 120VAC: 1 amp, GFCI-protected circuit; 24VAC: Class II transformer, 4 amp, 100 W | Hot surface ignition with flame sensing. A wall switch is required for safety shutoff. |
| Electronic Hi/Lo | 120VAC: 1 amp, GFCI-protected circuit; 24VAC: Class II transformer, 4 amp, 100 W | Same as On/Off, plus a Bluetooth remote and the HPC Fire app, and a low setting that cuts BTU by 40%. |
- Low-voltage electronic models need a separate power supply. HPC recommends its 311-PS (24VAC) series; we stock them as the HPC Fire 24VAC or 12VAC Fire Pit Power Supply.
- On/Off gives a single flame height. Hi/Lo adds the remote and a low setting.
3. Gas Type
- Natural Gas: for a fixed natural gas line. Supply pressure 3.5" to 7.0" W.C.
- Liquid Propane: for fixed propane piping. Supply pressure 8.0" to 11.0" W.C.
- Running from a 20 or 30 lb propane tank? Choose a Small Tank ignition option, offered in the 13″, 19″, 25″, 31″ sizes.
- Standard models, including all electronic models, are for fixed gas piping only.
- Order the gas type your site is plumbed for. Modifying the product voids its certification and warranty.
- Burner: Standard or Torpedo. Compare the BTU of each in the table below.
Not sure which configuration fits your project? Send us your enclosure size, gas type and the power available at the site before ordering.
Key Features
- Spun 304 stainless steel bowl: The pan is spun from #304, 18 gauge stainless steel, which gives it rigidity, and the sidewall holds fire media in place.
- Recessed burner: The pan lip leaves room for a recessed burner and blowout box, so the flame sits low in the media bed.
- Welded gas fitting and weep holes: The welded fitting adds strength at the gas connection, and weep holes let rainwater drain out of the pan.
- Four ignition systems: Electronic hot surface ignition with flame sensing (On/Off or Bluetooth Hi/Lo, 120VAC or 24VAC), push button flame sensing, match lit, or a non-certified push button kit with a decorative key valve.
- Standard or torpedo burner: The torpedo version of each Penta burner gives a different flame pattern and, on several electronic sizes, a higher BTU rating (see the BTU chart).
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPC Fire (Hearth Products Controls, Miamisburg, Ohio) |
| Series | CSA Certified Round Bowl Fire Pit Insert |
| Pan sizes | 13", 19", 25", 31", 37", 43" diameter |
| Pan lip | 1.25" (electronic ignition drawing); 1 1/4" (push button and match lit drawings) |
| Material | #304 stainless steel, 18 gauge, spun bowl |
| Burner | 13" model: 12" round burner (FRS12); 19" to 43": Penta burner (PENTA12 to PENTA36), standard or torpedo |
| Ignition options | Electronic Hi/Lo with remote and Bluetooth app; Electronic On/Off; Push Button Flame Sensing; Match Lit with key valve; Non-Certified push button kit with chrome decorative key valve |
| Electronic ignition | Flame sensing with hot surface ignition; 120VAC or 24VAC; Hi/Lo models reduce BTU by 40% on the low setting |
| Push button ignition | Flame sensing; spark ignition powered by an AA battery |
| Gas | Natural gas or liquid propane; small-tank LP versions available for match lit and push button models |
| Gas inlet (match lit) | 1/2" female pipe thread, residential pressure only |
| Flex line (push button and match lit) | 36" standard |
| Certification | CSA certified for outdoor use only, for commercial and residential use (all except the Non-Certified category); the price list labels some natural gas push button models "UL Certified Model" |
| Use | Outdoor only |
BTU rating by size (HPC 2026 price list)
| Pan size | Burner | Electronic (standard / torpedo) | Push button (standard / torpedo) | Match lit | Non-certified kit (standard / torpedo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13" | 12" round | 90K / not offered | 90K / not offered | 65K | Not offered |
| 19" | PENTA12 | 65K / 90K | 65K / 65K | 65K | 65K / 65K |
| 25" | PENTA18 | 125K / 140K | 125K / 140K | 65K | 125K / 140K |
| 31" | PENTA24 | 200K / 225K | 200K / 185K | 65K | 200K / 225K |
| 37" | PENTA30 | 250K / 275K | 250K / 185K | Not offered | Not offered |
| 43" | PENTA36 | 400K / 375K (On/Off only) | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Recommended enclosure size (HPC drawings)
| Pan size | Electronic ignition (drawing 771-045) | Push button (drawing 771-003) | Match lit (drawing 771-009) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13" | 54" | 45" | 45" |
| 19" | 54" | 45" | 45" |
| 25" | 72" | 54" | 54" |
| 31" | 72" | 54" | 54" |
| 37" | 80" | 54" | Not offered |
| 43" | 90" | Not offered | Not offered |
Installation & Requirements
- Gas supply: for fixed piping systems only; the standard models are not for use with small tanks (separate small-tank LP versions are listed where offered).
- Natural gas supply pressure: minimum 3.5" W.C., maximum 7.0" W.C. LP supply pressure: minimum 8" W.C., maximum 11.0" W.C. (HPC drawings dated 7/9/2024).
- Any flex line from the permanent gas supply must be rated to the insert's maximum BTU and certified to ANSI Z21.75/CSA 6.27.
- Enclosure venting: inserts up to 200K BTU need at least 2 vents of 18 sq. in. each on opposing sides; inserts above 200K BTU need at least 4.
- Bowls (copper, concrete or metal): inserts up to 90K BTU need at least 2 vents of 9 sq. in. each on opposing sides, or the bowl raised at least 3/4" above the mounting surface with a hole of at least 6" diameter in the bottom.
- Low-voltage (24VAC) electronic ignition models require a 100-watt power supply, per HPC's electronic ignition drawing.
- Modifying the product voids its certification and warranty. Follow HPC's installation instructions and local codes.
- Small-tank LP push button and match lit versions are rated at 90K and 65K BTU per HPC's price list.
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
- Round Bowl (Dimension drawing, small control box)
- Round Bowl (Dimension drawing, electronic ignition)
- Round Bowl (Dimension drawing, push button)
- Round Bowl (Dimension drawing, match lit)
- Electronic Ignition Hi/Lo (Installation manual)
- Electronic Ignition On/Off (Installation manual)
- Match Lit (Installation manual)
- Push Button / Flame Sense (Installation manual)
- EI pilot assembly remove and replace (Instructions)
- Burner removal (Instructions)
- FPPK valve box (Dimension drawing)
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 Round Bowl insert is a fully assembled, spun stainless steel fire pit pan with the burner, controls and gas fitting already in place, ready to drop into a round enclosure or bowl. HPC introduced this spun bowl design in 2004 and it remains its most popular pan style. Choose from six pan sizes, a standard Penta or torpedo burner, and electronic, push button or match lit ignition for natural gas or propane.
Choosing Size, Ignition and Gas Type
Work through these choices in order. Each one changes what your site needs before installation.
1. Size
- Round Bowl Insert Size: 13″, 19″, 25″, 31″, 37″, 43″.
- BTU changes with size and ignition. The BTU table below lists the BTU for each. A second table lists HPC's recommended enclosure size for each pan and ignition.
2. Ignition
| Ignition | Power needed | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Match Lit | None | Key valve; you light the burner by hand with a long lighter or match. |
| Push Button Flame Sensing | One AA battery | Spark ignition with flame sensing. |
| Non-Certified | Not listed by HPC | Push button kit with a decorative key valve. Not CSA certified. |
| Electronic On/Off | 120VAC: 1 amp, GFCI-protected circuit; 24VAC: Class II transformer, 4 amp, 100 W | Hot surface ignition with flame sensing. A wall switch is required for safety shutoff. |
| Electronic Hi/Lo | 120VAC: 1 amp, GFCI-protected circuit; 24VAC: Class II transformer, 4 amp, 100 W | Same as On/Off, plus a Bluetooth remote and the HPC Fire app, and a low setting that cuts BTU by 40%. |
- Low-voltage electronic models need a separate power supply. HPC recommends its 311-PS (24VAC) series; we stock them as the HPC Fire 24VAC or 12VAC Fire Pit Power Supply.
- On/Off gives a single flame height. Hi/Lo adds the remote and a low setting.
3. Gas Type
- Natural Gas: for a fixed natural gas line. Supply pressure 3.5" to 7.0" W.C.
- Liquid Propane: for fixed propane piping. Supply pressure 8.0" to 11.0" W.C.
- Running from a 20 or 30 lb propane tank? Choose a Small Tank ignition option, offered in the 13″, 19″, 25″, 31″ sizes.
- Standard models, including all electronic models, are for fixed gas piping only.
- Order the gas type your site is plumbed for. Modifying the product voids its certification and warranty.
- Burner: Standard or Torpedo. Compare the BTU of each in the table below.
Not sure which configuration fits your project? Send us your enclosure size, gas type and the power available at the site before ordering.
Key Features
- Spun 304 stainless steel bowl: The pan is spun from #304, 18 gauge stainless steel, which gives it rigidity, and the sidewall holds fire media in place.
- Recessed burner: The pan lip leaves room for a recessed burner and blowout box, so the flame sits low in the media bed.
- Welded gas fitting and weep holes: The welded fitting adds strength at the gas connection, and weep holes let rainwater drain out of the pan.
- Four ignition systems: Electronic hot surface ignition with flame sensing (On/Off or Bluetooth Hi/Lo, 120VAC or 24VAC), push button flame sensing, match lit, or a non-certified push button kit with a decorative key valve.
- Standard or torpedo burner: The torpedo version of each Penta burner gives a different flame pattern and, on several electronic sizes, a higher BTU rating (see the BTU chart).
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPC Fire (Hearth Products Controls, Miamisburg, Ohio) |
| Series | CSA Certified Round Bowl Fire Pit Insert |
| Pan sizes | 13", 19", 25", 31", 37", 43" diameter |
| Pan lip | 1.25" (electronic ignition drawing); 1 1/4" (push button and match lit drawings) |
| Material | #304 stainless steel, 18 gauge, spun bowl |
| Burner | 13" model: 12" round burner (FRS12); 19" to 43": Penta burner (PENTA12 to PENTA36), standard or torpedo |
| Ignition options | Electronic Hi/Lo with remote and Bluetooth app; Electronic On/Off; Push Button Flame Sensing; Match Lit with key valve; Non-Certified push button kit with chrome decorative key valve |
| Electronic ignition | Flame sensing with hot surface ignition; 120VAC or 24VAC; Hi/Lo models reduce BTU by 40% on the low setting |
| Push button ignition | Flame sensing; spark ignition powered by an AA battery |
| Gas | Natural gas or liquid propane; small-tank LP versions available for match lit and push button models |
| Gas inlet (match lit) | 1/2" female pipe thread, residential pressure only |
| Flex line (push button and match lit) | 36" standard |
| Certification | CSA certified for outdoor use only, for commercial and residential use (all except the Non-Certified category); the price list labels some natural gas push button models "UL Certified Model" |
| Use | Outdoor only |
BTU rating by size (HPC 2026 price list)
| Pan size | Burner | Electronic (standard / torpedo) | Push button (standard / torpedo) | Match lit | Non-certified kit (standard / torpedo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13" | 12" round | 90K / not offered | 90K / not offered | 65K | Not offered |
| 19" | PENTA12 | 65K / 90K | 65K / 65K | 65K | 65K / 65K |
| 25" | PENTA18 | 125K / 140K | 125K / 140K | 65K | 125K / 140K |
| 31" | PENTA24 | 200K / 225K | 200K / 185K | 65K | 200K / 225K |
| 37" | PENTA30 | 250K / 275K | 250K / 185K | Not offered | Not offered |
| 43" | PENTA36 | 400K / 375K (On/Off only) | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Recommended enclosure size (HPC drawings)
| Pan size | Electronic ignition (drawing 771-045) | Push button (drawing 771-003) | Match lit (drawing 771-009) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13" | 54" | 45" | 45" |
| 19" | 54" | 45" | 45" |
| 25" | 72" | 54" | 54" |
| 31" | 72" | 54" | 54" |
| 37" | 80" | 54" | Not offered |
| 43" | 90" | Not offered | Not offered |
Installation & Requirements
- Gas supply: for fixed piping systems only; the standard models are not for use with small tanks (separate small-tank LP versions are listed where offered).
- Natural gas supply pressure: minimum 3.5" W.C., maximum 7.0" W.C. LP supply pressure: minimum 8" W.C., maximum 11.0" W.C. (HPC drawings dated 7/9/2024).
- Any flex line from the permanent gas supply must be rated to the insert's maximum BTU and certified to ANSI Z21.75/CSA 6.27.
- Enclosure venting: inserts up to 200K BTU need at least 2 vents of 18 sq. in. each on opposing sides; inserts above 200K BTU need at least 4.
- Bowls (copper, concrete or metal): inserts up to 90K BTU need at least 2 vents of 9 sq. in. each on opposing sides, or the bowl raised at least 3/4" above the mounting surface with a hole of at least 6" diameter in the bottom.
- Low-voltage (24VAC) electronic ignition models require a 100-watt power supply, per HPC's electronic ignition drawing.
- Modifying the product voids its certification and warranty. Follow HPC's installation instructions and local codes.
- Small-tank LP push button and match lit versions are rated at 90K and 65K BTU per HPC's price list.
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
- Round Bowl (Dimension drawing, small control box)
- Round Bowl (Dimension drawing, electronic ignition)
- Round Bowl (Dimension drawing, push button)
- Round Bowl (Dimension drawing, match lit)
- Electronic Ignition Hi/Lo (Installation manual)
- Electronic Ignition On/Off (Installation manual)
- Match Lit (Installation manual)
- Push Button / Flame Sense (Installation manual)
- EI pilot assembly remove and replace (Instructions)
- Burner removal (Instructions)
- FPPK valve box (Dimension drawing)
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.
