I recently had some paver work done and a gas line run so now i am looking to build the firepit. I have been researching a lot on the net and all the sites seem to have a lot of the same stuff. I keep coming across kits from http://www.hpcfire.com I was wondering if anyone has ever used these kits and could offer some insight to them or just firepits in general. Im looking to do just a plain round firepit, I had Belgard pavers installed so I'll end up using stone from them to match. Thanks

I know I've seen some firepits installed by our members...

I have a gas firepit and never ever use it, because the constant breeze we have blows the flames sideways. Just something to consider.

Yeah, we have some very windy periods here in Vegas too! Thanks for the info

I just purchased a 24" natural gas burner from HPC (local dealer). I went with the high capacity 150,000 btu. Also I got the 36" flat circular SS plate, hose and high capacity key valve. Wasn't cheap, but the display I saw was really nice. Will post pictures when done, but may be 3 weeks or so.

Very happy with the burner I purchased. Installed and have used. Works very well. Here are the parts:

571-36HC - High Capacity Flat Pan
FRS-24HCKIT - 24" Round High Capacity Burner Match Light
MAFB-HC - Black High Capacity Valve
SSC-HC24 - High Capacity Flex Line 24"

Burner attached to natural gas:


After making ring from mountain stone (lose fit, no mortar used):


Playing with large lava rock (not 100% happy yet):


My only complaint is there is a whistle when I open valve all the way. Must back down to about 50%, but still very high flame. Most likely due to using 1.25" gas line and the corrugated flex line.

Good luck!