Fire Pit Maintenance Labor Day has come and gone, summer has snuck by us again. But it is that time of year when nights will start getting cooler and there is nothing better than sitting around the outdoor fire pit with family and friends. Even a gas fire pit may need some seasonal maintenance. Just like your gas grill, check all gas connections periodically with a soap and water solution for gas leaks. Make sure there is no foreign debris in the burner area, leaves, rocks, and in my case the grandkids' little matchbox cars. Some foreign material can pop and crack when heated and become projectiles. Make sure the drains and vents are not clogged up. No critters living underneath the enclosure. [...]

Hearth Product Controls (HPC) specializes in fire pit inserts. In order to have a successful installation of an insert you must build the proper enclosure, which means, ensure good drainage, meet product clearances and understand ventilation requirements. An HPC fire pit insert is different than a fire table. An insert is a permanent installation, requires a hard piped gas line, possibly an electric or GFCI outlet run into the enclosure. The enclosure can be built to match or blend with your outdoor area, whether stone, brick, poured concrete or several other possibilities. No matter what you choose, there are 3 reasons you still need to build in ventilation. Vent any trace gasses from the enclosure. Whether natural gas (NG) or liquid propane (LP) there will be [...]