It’s All About Media Why Media Matters Every piece of HPC Fire Inspired appliances are engineered to play a critical role in performance and the role of media is no different. In this Tech Talk, our Certified NFI Tech team would like to highlight the importance of proper selection of media type, application recommendations as well as maintenance. HPC offers a wide selection of media that will appeal to your desired aesthetic and truly completes a finished look to your design. Gaining a better understanding of the role media plays will empower our customers to think of media beyond just its’ visual aesthetics. Selection of Media: Chuck Parsons, Leader of our Certified NFI Team, often fields customer questions about media. Per Chuck, “people [...]

HPC Trouble Shooting Codes: Accessing The Electronic Ignition Codes Intro: John Ruskin, a writer and philosopher, once said: “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.” HPC is dedicated to creating safe, quality outdoor appliances. At every turn, HPC invests in quality from the products conception in the Research and Design department to the manufacturing stage. HPC takes extra care to ensure that each appliance functions optimally. Our quality assurance team tests each design to ensure it is ready for our consumer’s hands. As an added layer of quality HPC builds technological systems that ensure customer satisfaction. HPC’s Electronic Ignition System is equipped with an LED display which relays flash codes to indicate if there is an issue [...]

HPC’s Trough and Interlink Linear Burner Pans: The Bold Designs That Stand The Test Of Time Steve Jobs, the great entrepreneur and innovator, once said: “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” HPC’s dedicated Research and Design team carefully curates appliances made from quality commercial stainless steel. Our team puts each design through rigorous testing to ensure quality appliances that are safe, reliable, aesthetically pleasing to the eye and are capable of withstanding the test of time. This Tech Talk is dedicated to highlighting HPC’s CSA Certified Trough and Interlink Linear Burner Pans. Trough Burner And Interlink Burner Pans: HPC’s Trough and Interlink burner pans are made from commercial stainless steel. Both [...]

Tech Talk - Ventilation Requirements: Why Ventilation Matters HPC is dedicated to creating fire designs inspired by safety and innovated for your lifestyle. Purchasing HPC designs extends our customers a guarantee that they are getting carefully curated designs rooted in research and engineered to withstand the tests of time. Empowering our customers with knowledge is a true mission for HPC. This Tech Talk is dedicated to discussing why proper ventilation is imperative as well as HPC’s recommended ventilation requirements to ensure safety and functionality of every fire design. Ventilation: When constructing an enclosure for an HPC Fire insert, it is imperative to plan for proper points of ventilation. Installing points of ventilation ensures that your fire feature will have a supply of clean [...]

Tech Talk - HPC’s Signature Pilot Components: Rooted In Research Resulting In Perfectly Engineered Designs Every HPC design is rooted in research resulting in perfectly engineered appliances that are reliable, safe and elegant. HPC intentionally chooses quality materials to fabricate each piece resulting in long-lasting designs that can withstand harsh elements. Each component plays a crucial role. Today HPC wants to highlight the components which make up HPC’s signature pilot leaving our consumers more informed and empowered. Remote Control Electronic ignition EI Series: HPC’s Remote Control Electronic Ignition is supported by a pilot system that lights every time. The system is made up of several critical components that work together seamlessly ensuring safety and reliability. HPC utilizes high-grade materials such as commercial grade [...]

Tech Talk - CLEARANCES: Safety First Introduction: As Always HPC Fire Inspired has your back, creating safe functional designs that deliver every time. HPC puts safety at the forefront, developing features that create layers of protection. One of the most important safety features are proper clearances. HPC has developed clearances for every fire design from a match lit to electronic ignition. To ensure that HPC creates product lines safe for our users, we take special care in developing clearances as well as installation protocols. All HPC clearances, protocols and fire designs receive a continuous review by CSA and have received CSA stamp of approval. HPC also provides product installation instructions and guidelines clearly laying out the step-by-step process. These tools can be located [...]

Tech Talk - Engineered To Order: HPC Custom Considerations and Quoting Customized Engineered Designs: HPC is a leader within the fire industry and is expanding custom-engineered designs catering to consumer desires. As always, putting safety and functionality are at the forefront of every piece that goes into each fire appliance. HPC is actively working with CSA to achieve certification on each custom engineered design. Currently, each piece tooled by HPC is not only tested internally but is also tested by CSA to confirm its safety and functionality. The drive for safety and nothing less than excellence truly sets HPC apart from the competition as our custom designs are not pieced together with existing parts. Each design is catered to the specs of our [...]

Tech Talk - HPC’s Voltage offerings From High to Low HPC Is The Way To Go Intro: HPC Fire Inspired is always raising the bar while maintaining the pulse of industry standards to ensure the continued production of safe, reliable, and quality appliances. The team’s knowledge and ingenuity allow them to meld the latest technology with the highest standards within the fire industry. HPC upholds the criteria outlined by American National Standards Institute or (ANSI) . In addition, each appliance is individually tested and certified by CSA . This Tech Talk is dedicated to educating HPC consumers about the different voltage options that HPC offers and what applications each appliance would lend itself to as well as what accessories are a must-have to [...]

Tech Talk - Appliance Testing: HPC’s Certified Product Lines William A Foster, a decorated American Veteran once said: “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” The HPC Fire Inspired Team is dedicated to creating safe and quality outdoor appliances that stand the test of time. Per Chuck Parsons, “We hold ourselves to a high standard. HPC upholds CSA certification standards on every part that goes into each fire appliance. Once assembled, each appliance undergoes rigorous testing ensuring every product that leaves our facility operates safely and at its optimal capacity.” In this Tech Talk, HPC would like to highlight our in-house [...]

Tech Talk - Augmented Reality Bringing Designs To Life Intro AR Benjamin Franklin once said, “ An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” HPC Fire Inspired values the development of using their experience and knowledge to advance technology that enhances the customer experience. Augmented Reality (AR)Technology has truly revolutionized the consumer experience. HPC knew that AR could elevate customer engagement but the number of increased downloads has surpassed predictions. AR technology is becoming a part of everyday life. This technology allows our dealers to engage with customers virtually when in-person interaction is not an option. It truly removes barriers such as distance and time of travel while providing financial cost savings. Now is the time to invest in Augmented Reality. This Tech [...]