When you design and install outdoor gas fire features, protection against outdoor elements plays a key roll in ensuring your fire design stands the test of time. HPC has your back offering layers of protection against water intrusion with our engineered system. This is one of the many ways HPC backs our promise to Install Confidence guaranteeing our fire technology Lights every time. In this article, our team gives an inside look to HPC’s patented water mitigation technology.
The Problem: Water + Electronics = Risk
Outdoor fire pits are constantly exposed to harsh elements including rain, snow and humidity. If water infiltrates the burner or ignition systems, it can cause corrosion, ignition failures, electrical shorts, or even total system damage. In turn, HPC proactively created a multi-layered defense system designed to keep water away from the heart of your fire feature.
Our Solution: HPC’s Patented Water Mitigation Technology
At the core of HPC’s solution is our raised hub burner design—an innovation you’ll find across our major burner systems, including:
- The Patented Penta Burner
- The Patented Penta Torpedo Burner
- All Linear and H-Style Burners
How it works:
- Raised Hub Construction: Each burner is built with a raised hub design. Doing so prevents water from pooling directly around ignition points or gas ports. The raised hub guides moisture toward the outer perimeter of the burner. The water then exits the weep holes.
- Weep Holes Strategically Positioned: Water drains efficiently through engineered weep holes located at the lowest points around the outside of the burner. This smart drainage design moves water away from sensitive electronics and valve systems, ensuring reliable operation even in the harshest conditions.
- Durable, Corrosion-Resistant Materials: All HPC burners are crafted from high-grade stainless steel, providing exceptional resistance to rust, corrosion, and environmental wear.
- Waterproof Electronics: All critical electronics are housed inside a NEMA-rated waterproof enclosure. This rugged box protects ignition controls, valve systems, and sensors from exposure to moisture, dust, and debris.
- Installation Drainage Built Into the Plan: Our installation instructions require drainage provisions below the fire pit, providing an additional layer of water management and helping ensure a dry and safe environment for the entire system.
Why It Matters
When you install an HPC fire feature this is the Guarantee:
- Confidence that your fire pit will light every time.
- Durability designed for real-world conditions.
- Peace of mind knowing your system is protected by innovative engineering.
And we don’t just talk about performance—we back it up:
- Offering Lifetime warranty on HPC Fire Inspired pans and burners.
- Extend one of the longest warranties in the industry on other HPC components.
Whether it’s the blazing flames of our Penta burners or the show-stopping performance of our Linear fire pits, HPC’s water mitigation technology ensures that your investment remains reliable, beautiful, and ready for use—no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.
HPC Fire Inspired. Install Confidence. Light Every Time.
Learn more about our patented technology and explore our CSA-certified, industry-leading fire feature lineup at hpcfire.com.
