Quick Summary
The Penta burner is a uniquely designed gas fire pit burner built to provide the most realistic, full flame presence for your outdoor living space. This star-shaped burner was created by HPC to offer a new and innovative design that builds on the success of traditional round burners. The Penta burner has quickly become the most popular shape of any burner ring we sell and comes with plenty of support from our experts and customers alike.
The Highlights
Complete 304 Stainless Steel Construction
These rings are designed for long-term durability to withstand harsh outdoor elements, so you can rest assured your Penta burner will stand the test of time. Because this burner is used outdoors, it’s crucial the construction guards against rusting—and commercial-quality stainless steel proves to be the best choice.
Drilled, Not Punched Burner Ports
Premium ports in the burner ring are located in a 3, 9, and 12 o’clock pattern around the burner tube to provide a broad, even flame without an artificial look. Drilled burner ports ensure no debris is left behind in the burner’s tubing—debris can cause an undesirable whistling noise, so none of that!
Raised Gas Inlet Hub
A raised inlet hub at the center of the ring is designed to help prevent water from entering the gas line. This burner is installed with the ports facing up, and the raised hub ensures that any small amount of water that may accumulate in those holes won’t travel back into the gas line—and any residual moisture will evaporate when ignited.
Unmatched Flame Presence
The flame presentation is the calling card of the Penta burner. The unique star shape combined with varied port locations offers an unparalleled flame presence that’s superior to traditional round rings in both height and fullness—making it a great choice for log sets and other media.
The Conclusion
Above you’ll see a side-by-side comparison between the Penta burner and a round burner—the outer ring of the round burner produces a circular pattern that can seem artificial, whereas the Penta burner produces a fuller, more focused flame. Thanks to its unique design and structure, the Penta burner has quickly become our favorite gas fire pit burner, and we recommend it time and time again to DIYers and professionals alike. With both natural gas and propane options available in match-light kits, spark-ignition kits, and electronic-ignition kits, the Penta burner is a home run for any gas fire pit project.
