The Outdoor Plus builds gas fire pits, fire tables, fire bowls and torches in Ontario, California, in GFRC concrete, hammered copper, stainless steel, Corten steel and powder-coated steel. Outdoor Heat Direct carries 463 of them. Prices run from $1,262 for a concrete water bowl to $20,384 for a Laguna wood grain fire table. Burner rings and burner bars carry a lifetime warranty.
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Who is The Outdoor Plus, and where are its fire pits made?
The Outdoor Plus Co., Inc. is a gas fire feature manufacturer based in Ontario, California. Its CSA certificate of compliance lists that Ontario, California address, and the company markets its line as made in the USA. It has been selling through the outdoor-living dealer channel for over a decade, and it is the single largest brand in the Outdoor Heat Direct catalog.
The product line is unusually wide. Fire pits and fire tables, fire bowls, fire & water bowls, water bowls, planter bowls, scuppers, fire towers and torches, metal and ready-to-finish fireplaces, fire sculptures, drop-in pans and burners, gas torches, tank enclosures, wind guards and ignition kits. Most competitors pick one material and build a catalog around it. The Outdoor Plus does the opposite: it builds the same silhouette in four or five different materials and lets you choose.
That is the whole story of this brand, and it is why browsing all 463 The Outdoor Plus products can feel like a wall. The rest of this guide is about turning that wall into a short list.
What materials does The Outdoor Plus offer, and which one should you buy?
The Outdoor Plus organizes its finishes into two families: GFRC Concrete (which covers smooth concrete, wood grain, rustic and metallic looks) and what it calls the Metal Collection, which covers Corten steel, hammered copper, stainless steel and powder coat finishes. On one GFRC model line alone the company lists 18 standard concrete colors: Ash, Black, Bronze, Brown, Chestnut, Chocolate, Coffee, Copper, Limestone, Moss Stone, Natural Gray, Pearl, Rustic Gray, Rustic White, Silver, Slate, Smooth Gray and Vanilla.
Here is how those materials actually behave in a yard, with real Outdoor Heat Direct pricing on the Avalon bowl so you can see what each material costs when the shape is held constant.
| Material | How it ages | Best for | Avalon Fire & Water Bowl price at OHD |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFRC concrete | Holds color; can chip on edges; repair kit sold by the factory | Blending into hardscape, pavers, stucco | $2,615 – $5,366 |
| Wood grain GFRC | Same as concrete, with a molded plank texture | Warming up an all-stone patio | Model-specific (Grove, Big Sur, Laguna) |
| Powder coated steel | Uniform painted finish; chips need touch-up | Matching a specific color exactly | Cazo / Maya bowls from $2,176 |
| Stainless steel | Stays bright; surface rust possible in salt air | Coastal and poolside installs | $3,532 – $7,820 |
| Hammered copper | Patinas on purpose, from bright to brown to green | Owners who want the finish to change | $3,532 – $7,820 |
| Corten steel | Develops a stable rust layer; can stain pale decking | Modern and desert landscapes | Alameda table $3,624 – $6,354 |
Prices are live Outdoor Heat Direct catalog ranges across sizes and configurations, September 2026. Ranges move with size, fuel and ignition.
Read that table sideways and you get the most useful number in this guide: the same Avalon bowl in stainless or copper costs about $917 more than in concrete at the entry size, roughly a 35% premium. Copper and stainless price identically at Outdoor Heat Direct. So the choice between them is purely aesthetic, not budgetary.
How much does a The Outdoor Plus fire pit or fire table cost?
Below are live price ranges from the Outdoor Heat Direct catalog, grouped by what you are actually shopping for. Every figure is a real listing, not a manufacturer MSRP sheet.
| Product type | Representative models | Typical sizes | OHD price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete water bowl | Roma, Avalon, Luna | 24″ – 30″ | $1,178 – $2,254 |
| Fire bowl | Cazo, Maya, Avalon, Sedona | 24″ – 48″ | $2,176 – $7,934 |
| Fire & water bowl | Roma, Luna, Avalon, Sedona | 24″ – 48″ | $2,400 – $7,820 |
| Concrete fire pit | Cabo Square, Carmen, Cazo, Angelus | 36″ – 72″ | $2,580 – $10,157 |
| Corten / steel fire table | Salinas, Alameda, Unity | 36″ – 84″ | $2,648 – $11,420 |
| Wood grain fire pit | Grove, Big Sur | 48″ – 72″ | $4,380 – $10,534 |
| Large concrete fire table | Newport, Laguna | 60″ – 96″ | $10,619 – $20,384 |
| Ready-to-finish kit | Round table form, Coronado, Catalina | 48″ – 84″ | $2,776 – $7,154 |
| Stainless torch | Tiki, Cyclone, Coral, Diamond | Post or deck mount | $704 – $1,036 |
| Drop-in burner | Lotus, H, Racetrack, Bullet series | 5″ – 48″ | $160 – $2,098 |
Ranges reflect all active variants (size, fuel type, ignition) in the Outdoor Heat Direct catalog as of September 2026.
Two practical takeaways. First, the jump from a fire bowl to a full fire table is roughly $4,000, not a few hundred dollars. Second, if you already have a mason or a contractor on site, a ready-to-finish fire pit kit gets you an 84-inch round table form for less than a 48-inch finished concrete pit, because you are supplying the veneer.
How do you narrow 463 The Outdoor Plus options down to three?
This is the part nobody writes, and it is the only part that matters. The Outdoor Plus sells combinations: material × shape × size × fuel × ignition. Four or five choices in each slot multiplies into hundreds of SKUs. Answer these four questions in order and the catalog collapses to a handful of models.
Question 1: What fuel line already exists? If you have a gas stub in the patio, shop natural gas models and stop looking at anything else. If you do not, you are on propane, and that adds a decision most buyers forget: where does the 20 lb tank live? Either the unit has an integrated enclosure, or you buy a separate tank enclosure or pedestal — the concrete pedestal runs $1,596 at Outdoor Heat Direct. Answering this first removes roughly half the catalog.
Question 2: What shape is the seating, not the yard? Sectional and L-shaped seating wants a rectangular or linear fire pit. Four chairs in a circle wants a round one. A tight corner or a balcony wants a square. Measure the seating gap, not the patio. Most people buy 12 inches too large and end up with a table nobody can reach across.
Question 3: How often will it be lit, and by whom? Lit twice a month by you, match lit is fine and saves real money. Lit weekly, or by guests, or by a rental property manager, you want push-button spark. Lit on a schedule, from a phone or a wall switch, you need an electronic system and a power source within reach. This single answer sets your budget more than the material does.
Question 4: Should the fire feature disappear or be the object? If it should disappear into the hardscape, GFRC concrete in a color matched to your pavers. If it should be the object people look at, hammered copper, Corten steel or a polished stainless bowl. There is no middle answer, and trying to find one is how buyers end up paralyzed.
Four answers, and you are typically down to two or three models. Then you pick a size and you are done.
Still stuck between two models?
Send us your patio dimensions, your gas situation and a photo. We will come back with two or three specific The Outdoor Plus SKUs and tell you which one we would put in our own yard.
Ask our fire feature team Browse the fire pitsWhich The Outdoor Plus ignition system should you choose?
The Outdoor Plus lists five ignition choices on a typical fire pit configurator, plus a separate Smart Weather Electronic Ignition System (SWEIS) family. The official names matter, because dealers abbreviate them inconsistently.
| Official name | How you light it | Power needed | Auto shut-off | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Lit Ignition | Open the key valve, apply a flame | None | No | Occasional use, lowest cost, no power at the pit |
| Match Lit with Flame Sense Ignition | Match, but a thermocouple cuts gas if flame dies | None | Yes | Windy sites that still have no electrical |
| Flame Sense with Spark Ignition | Push button sparks the pilot | AAA battery | Yes | The default upgrade for most homeowners |
| Low Voltage Electronic Ignition (DC) | Switch, remote or timer | 12V via transformer | Yes | Hardwired installs, pool decks, commercial |
| Plug & Play Ignition System (DC) | Switch, remote or timer | 110V plug to a 30V DC unit | Yes | Retrofits where an outlet is already nearby |
Both the Low Voltage and Plug & Play electronic systems come in three capacity tiers. The Outdoor Plus publishes them as Mini up to 195,000 BTU, Standard up to 295,000 BTU, and High up to 500,000 BTU. Both are described as pool-side ready with an integrated key valve and built-in automatic shut-off, and both are CSA certified. Match Lit with Flame Sense is listed as LC certified. If an installed system stops firing, work through the nine reasons a gas fire pit will not light before assuming the module has failed.
The Outdoor Plus also sells ignition kits and components separately — a Push Button Ignition Kit runs $562 at Outdoor Heat Direct, and a small selection lives in the ignition systems collection. Order the ignition with the fire pit if you can. The factory warranty states that any ignition system purchased separately from a kit is not covered.
What burners does The Outdoor Plus make, and how many BTUs do they produce?
Burners are where this brand's engineering shows. The Outdoor Plus manufactures round, square, rectangle, double rectangle, racetrack, double racetrack, triangle, half moon, "H", Lotus, Triple 'S' Star and switchback burners, plus a parallel Bullet Burner series in brass and stainless steel that produces a taller, more sculpted flame.
On BTU output, be careful what you read elsewhere. The Outdoor Plus publishes a range for its round stainless steel burner — sizes from 5 inches to 48 inches, covering 30,000 BTU to 630,000 BTU, with a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch gas inlet. It does not publish a per-size BTU table on that product page. Any site quoting an exact BTU number for a specific burner diameter is either reading a spec sheet we cannot locate or estimating. Ask for the spec sheet on the exact SKU before you size the gas line.
Current burner pricing at Outdoor Heat Direct starts at $160 for a Lotus stainless burner and runs to $2,098 for a Double Rectangle Bullet Burner. Standard flat burners cluster between $536 and $612; Bullet Burners start around $464 and climb with length.
What clearances does The Outdoor Plus require around a fire pit?
These are the numbers from the manufacturer's own Fire Pit Manual, and they are more conservative than most buyers expect: 48 inches (122 cm) measured from the side to combustible construction, and 96 inches (244 cm) measured from the hearth overhead. That overhead figure rules out a lot of covered patios and pergolas at standard 8-foot ceiling height. Check it before you buy, not after.
Gas supply pressure matters just as much. The manual specifies natural gas at 3.5″ W.C. minimum, 7.0″ W.C. nominal and 14.0″ W.C. maximum; liquid propane at 8.0″ W.C. minimum, 11.0″ W.C. nominal and 14.0″ W.C. maximum. Undersized or over-long gas runs are the single most common cause of a "defective" fire pit that turns out to be starved.
The manual also requires the unit to sit on a solid platform such as concrete so air can flow through the bottom vents, and states that the vents must never be obstructed. Installation must follow the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54) in the United States. In windy areas, a glass wind guard keeps flame height usable rather than being decorative.
What does The Outdoor Plus warranty actually cover?
The 2025 Product Warranty document is short and specific. Quoting it directly:
- Burner Ring & Burner Bars: "Lifetime Warranty"
- Stainless Steel & Aluminum Pans: "Commercial - 1 Year | Residential - 5 Years"
- Electronics, Gas Valves, & Pilot Assembly: "Commercial - 6 Months | Residential - 1 Year"
- Fire Pits, Bowls, Fireplaces, GFRC, Powder Coat and Stainless Steel bodies: "1 Year Warranty"
- Copper and Corten Steel products: "Natural Weathering is not warrantied"
- Electrodes & Spark Igniters: "Not Warrantied (due to lifespan)"
Exclusions include damage caused by water, overheating, modification, abuse, improper storage, installation or maintenance, and the company states it is not responsible for surface-level rust on stainless steel products. Read that list once more before you leave a unit uncovered through a wet winter. A canvas cover is cheap insurance.
Is The Outdoor Plus CSA certified?
Yes, with a caveat worth understanding. The Outdoor Plus Co., Inc. holds a CSA Certificate of Compliance, certificate number 80130914 under master contract 303047, issued 11/17/2022, covering decorative gas appliances — outdoor fireplaces — to ANSI Z21.97-2017 • CSA 2.41-2017, Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances, certified to U.S. standards. There is a separate CSA certificate for the electronic ignition system and an LC Certificate of Conformity.
The caveat: certification attaches to specific listed configurations, not to every possible combination of body, burner and ignition in a 463-SKU catalog. If your permit inspector wants a listing for your exact configuration, ask us to pull the certificate and the spec sheet for that SKU before you order. That request takes us a day and saves a failed inspection.
Who should not buy a The Outdoor Plus fire pit?
Three buyers should look elsewhere. First, anyone who wants a wood-burning fire pit — this is an all-gas line. Second, anyone who needs it delivered and lit this weekend; these are largely built to configuration, and lead times reflect that. Third, anyone who wants a single, simple, pre-configured product. If choosing between 18 concrete colors sounds like a chore rather than a feature, a narrower brand will make you happier.
If you like the concrete look but want a tighter, more curated line, compare against our Prism Hardscapes fire tables buying guide — also GFRC concrete, far fewer decisions. And if water is part of the plan, The Outdoor Plus is genuinely hard to beat: it is one of the few manufacturers building matched fire & water bowls and standalone water bowls in the same shape and finish, so a pool surround can be built from one visual family. Across all brands we stock 96 fire and water bowls, and The Outdoor Plus accounts for more of them than anyone else.
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Shop all 463 models See the fire bowlsThe Outdoor Plus fire pits: frequently asked questions
Where are The Outdoor Plus fire pits made?
The Outdoor Plus Co., Inc. is based in Ontario, California, the address listed on its CSA Certificate of Compliance, and the company markets its line as made in the USA. Fire pit bodies, pans, burners and ignition assemblies are produced under that brand rather than sourced from unrelated manufacturers.
What is the difference between Match Lit and Flame Sense on a The Outdoor Plus fire pit?
Match Lit means you open the key valve and apply a flame; nothing shuts the gas off automatically if the flame blows out. Match Lit with Flame Sense adds a thermocouple that senses the flame and cuts gas when it dies. Flame Sense costs more and is the safer choice for windy patios.
How many BTUs does a The Outdoor Plus burner produce?
The Outdoor Plus publishes a range of 30,000 BTU to 630,000 BTU across round stainless steel burner sizes from 5 inches to 48 inches, with a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch inlet. It does not publish a public per-size BTU table, so request the spec sheet for your exact SKU before sizing the gas line.
Can a The Outdoor Plus fire pit go under a covered patio?
Often not. The manufacturer's Fire Pit Manual specifies 96 inches (244 cm) of clearance measured from the hearth to overhead combustibles and 48 inches (122 cm) from the sides. A standard 8-foot patio cover does not meet that overhead figure once the unit's own height is counted. Check the math first.
Does The Outdoor Plus offer a lifetime warranty?
On burner rings and burner bars, yes — the 2025 warranty states "Lifetime Warranty" for those parts. Other components are shorter: stainless and aluminum pans get 5 years residential, fire pit bodies get 1 year, and electronics, gas valves and pilot assemblies get 1 year residential. Electrodes and spark igniters are not warrantied.
Will a hammered copper or Corten steel fire pit rust?
Yes, and that is intentional. Copper develops a patina and Corten steel forms a stable protective rust layer. The Outdoor Plus warranty states explicitly that "Natural Weathering is not warrantied" on these materials. Corten can stain light-colored decking beneath it during the first months of weathering, so plan the base accordingly.
What size The Outdoor Plus fire pit do I need?
Size to the seating gap, not the patio. A 36 to 42 inch unit suits four chairs; 48 to 60 inches suits a sectional; 72 inches and up is for large gatherings or long linear runs. Leave roughly 30 to 36 inches between the fire feature edge and the front of the seating for legroom and comfortable heat.
Can a The Outdoor Plus fire pit run on propane instead of natural gas?
Yes. Most models are ordered as either liquid propane or natural gas, and The Outdoor Plus publishes NG-to-LP and LP-to-NG conversion guides. Propane units need a home for the 20 lb tank, either integrated into the base or in a separate tank enclosure or pedestal. Specify the fuel at order time rather than converting later.
Which The Outdoor Plus ignition works without electricity?
Match Lit and Match Lit with Flame Sense need no power at all. Flame Sense with Spark Ignition runs on a AAA battery, so it needs no wiring either. Only the Low Voltage Electronic and Plug & Play systems require a power source — 12V through a transformer, or a 110V outlet feeding the DC unit.
Is The Outdoor Plus worth the price compared to cheaper fire tables?
It depends on whether you use the configurability. If you want a specific concrete color matched to your pavers, a matched water bowl beside it, and an ignition suited to how often you light it, this brand delivers what mass-market tables cannot. If you just want a working gas fire table, you are paying for options you will not use.
Sources and accuracy note. Material families, finish names, ignition system names and capacity tiers are from The Outdoor Plus manufacturer product pages, its Electronic Ignition Data Sheet and its Ignition System Comparison Flyer. Clearance and gas pressure figures are quoted from The Outdoor Plus Fire Pit Manual. Warranty language is quoted from the 2025 Product Warranty document. Certification details are from CSA Certificate of Compliance 80130914, master contract 303047. All prices are live Outdoor Heat Direct catalog figures as of September 2026 and reflect ranges across active variants; they change and are not quotes. The Outdoor Plus does not publish a per-size BTU table for its burners, and we have not estimated one. Seating and legroom spacing in the FAQ is our own installation guidance, not a manufacturer specification. Gas fire features must be installed by a licensed gas technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54) and all local codes.