
12-inch wide flat pan with switchback bullet burner: a zigzag flame for a linear pit, 24 to 96 inches long
The Outdoor Plus 12 inch wide rectangular flat pan and switchback bullet burner spreads flame end to end in long, narrow pits. Its rimless stainless flat pan spans the enclosure beneath lava rock or fire glass. One zigzagging tube’s upright bullet ports produce taller, fuller flames than plain drilled tubes. Made in the USA, it comes 24 to 96 inches long and 12 inches wide.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Light it with a match, or add electronic ignition and start it with a button. Need a pan that hangs inside a lipped opening? Try the 12-inch drop-in pan with switchback bullet burner. The 12 inch switchback bullet set ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: OPT-BFP1224SBSS | OPT-BFP1236SBSS | OPT-BFP1248SBSS | OPT-BFP1260SBSS | OPT-BFP1272SBSS | OPT-BFP1284SBSS | OPT-BFP1296SBSS
| Size |
24″ x 12″, 36″ x 12″, 48″ x 12″, 60″ x 12″, 72″ x 12″, 84″ x 12″, 96″ x 12″ |
| Ignition Type |
Pan & Burner Only (Match Lit), Match Lit with Flame Sense Ignition (LC Certified), Flame Sense With Spark Ignition, Low Voltage Electronic Ignition (CSA Certified), Plug and Play (CSA Certified) |
FAQ
What happens when you combine a switchback with bullet ports?
You get the serpentine coverage of a switchback — flame weaving across the whole 12-inch pan — rendered as dozens of crisp jets instead of a soft ribbon. The OPT-BFP-SBSS series is the most sculptural burner in the flat pan line; media exists mostly to frame it.
What are the available lengths and SKUs?
Seven, all on the 12-inch wide flat pan: 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and 96 inches, SKUs OPT-BFP1224SBSS through OPT-BFP1296SBSS. Frame your opening to one of these exact lengths — the bullet line does not offer 30 or 42-inch intermediates.
What ignition choices does the switchback bullet support?
The full ladder: match lit pan-and-burner, Match Lit with Flame Sense (LC certified), Flame Sense with Spark, Low Voltage Electronic (CSA certified) and Plug and Play (CSA certified). Electronic tiers suit automated backyards; match lit suits purists with a key valve and a long lighter.
How do I first light the Switchback bullet burner?
On match lit versions: crack the key valve, touch flame to one bullet port and watch ignition chase down the serpentine path — genuinely satisfying. Electronic versions light from a switch. Either way, light promptly after opening gas so nothing pools beneath the media.
Are gas features like this allowed in residential backyards?
Generally yes, even where wood fires are banned — no smoke, no embers. The gas line feeding your OPT-BFP1224SBSS still needs a permit and licensed installation in most jurisdictions, and the finished feature must respect spec sheet clearances. Check local rules before pouring footings.
Could this become the centerpiece of a custom fire table?
It is built for exactly that: cut the tabletop to the pan, drop it in, and the weaving jet pattern becomes the visual heart of a one-off fire pit table. At 12 inches wide it fits generous dining-height and chat-height builds alike.
Is an outdoor rug under the finished table a bad idea?
Under, yes — keep rugs and other combustibles outside the clearances in the spec sheet. Radiant heat from a full serpentine of bullet jets reaches further than the flame itself. Set the feature on pavers or concrete and let the rug define the seating zone beyond it.