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12-inch wide flat pan with switchback burner: a zigzag stainless flame line, 24 to 96 inches long
The Outdoor Plus 12 inch wide rectangular flat pan and switchback burner is a value insert for long, narrow fire pits. Its rimless stainless steel plate spans the enclosure top beneath lava rock or fire glass. A drilled stainless steel tube with three S-curves spreads flames across the pan’s width instead of one line. Made in the USA, it measures 24 to 96 inches long by 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. Want taller flames? The 12-inch flat pan with switchback bullet burner adds upright bullet ports. The 12 inch switchback set ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
Rectangular Flat Pan & SS Switchback Burner – Specification Sheets
SKU: OPT-RFSB1224 | OPT-RFSB1230 | OPT-RFSB1236 | OPT-RFSB1242 | OPT-RFSB1248 | OPT-RFSB1260 | OPT-RFSB1272 | OPT-RFSB1284 | OPT-RFSB1296
| Size | 24″ x 18″, 24″ x 12″, 30″ x 18″, 30″ x 12″, 36″ x 12″, 36″ x 18″, 42″ x 12″, 42″ x 18″, 48″ x 18″, 48″ x 12″, 60″ x 18″, 60″ x 12″, 72″ x 18″, 72″ x 12″, 84″ x 18″, 84″ x 12″, 96″ x 18″, 96″ x 12″ |
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| 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) |
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FAQ
What exactly is a switchback burner?
A single stainless tube bent into a serpentine — flame snakes back and forth across the 12-inch pan instead of running straight rails. The result is fire through the middle of the media bed with almost no dead zones, a noticeably different look from the H pattern at the same size.
Which sizes does the switchback set cover?
SKUs OPT-RFSB1224 through OPT-RFSB1296 — nine lengths from 24 to 96 inches, with spec sheets spanning the 12 and 18-inch pan widths. The 12-inch version here is the sweet spot for seating walls where you want full-bodied flame without a wide cut-out.
What are my lighting options on the OPT-RFSB series?
Pan and burner only for match lighting, Match Lit with Flame Sense (LC certified), Flame Sense with Spark, Low Voltage Electronic (CSA certified), or Plug and Play (CSA certified). If the feature ties into home automation or a pool controller, the electronic versions are the ones to discuss with your installer.
Fire glass or lava rock over a switchback — which is better?
Fire glass shows off the serpentine pattern crisply and sparkles; lava rock looks organic, costs less and hides the tube completely. Both are safe on this burner. Many builders blend them — lava as filler, glass on top — just keep the layer shallow enough that flame breathes.
What is the smart way to build a fire pit around this kit?
Start with the pan size, not the masonry. Pick your OPT-RFSB length, frame a block or steel enclosure to match, and set the flat pan on top — the component route behind nearly every custom gas fire pit. A licensed gas fitter runs the line, mounts the key valve and leak-tests.
Do I have to choose a fuel type up front?
Yes — each switchback set is built for natural gas or liquid propane at the factory, per your order. The serpentine burner is not designed for field conversion, so settle the fuel question with your installer before purchase. Either fuel produces the same winding flame pattern.
Can we cook dinner over the switchback flame?
Treat it as ambiance, not appliance. Marshmallows and s’mores above the flame are fine, but grilling drips grease into the fire glass and burner ports, which fouls the OPT-RFSB tube and smokes badly. If real cooking is the goal, put a grill nearby and let this stay beautiful.
Burner Tech
Made in the USA · Patented Design
The Bullet Burner
Where Design Meets Expectations
Every The Outdoor Plus fire feature starts with the burner — and no one takes it more seriously. The patented Bullet Burner is designed and built in Ontario, California for one purpose: premium fire performance. Its Flat Flame Technology delivers more flame while using less gas, producing the tall, full, realistic flame The Outdoor Plus is known for.
Patented Bullet TipsFlat Flame TechnologyMade in the USA
How Does It Work? 
Engineered Flame, Piece by Piece
Hexagonal Uniform Gas Flow Hub
The patented brass hub gathers the perfect air-and-fuel mixture and safely distributes it to every arm of the burner, so the flame stays even across the entire fire feature.
Precision Bullet Burner Tips
Each brass tip meters the mixture for those beautiful, realistic flames — and is built to withstand harsh weather, extreme temperatures, and high impact.
Flat Flame Technology
The patented orifice design gives you exceptional flame coverage from less gas. What you see is what you get — a fuller fire at a lower burn rate.
Find Your Shape
Seven Burner Shapes, Two Metals
RoundSquareLinear“H”SwitchbackTriple ‘S’Lotus
Every shape is available in marine-grade Stainless Steel — or upgrade to solid Brass Bullet Burners for maximum longevity in coastal and poolside installations. All burners run on Natural Gas or Liquid Propane.
Building a Custom Fire Feature? 
Choose Your Pan & Burner Kit Style
A pan & burner kit is the heart of a built-in fire pit or fire table: the pan drops into your enclosure, holds the fire media, and houses the burner. The four pan styles differ in how they sit in the enclosure — and in the finished look they create.
Raised Lip Drop-In
The pan drops into the opening while its lip stands proud of the surface, framing the fire media and keeping water and debris from washing into the pan.
Best for: classic fire pit look with extra protectionDrop-In
The workhorse. A recessed pan with a slim lip that rests on the enclosure — quick to install, with a deeper bed that holds a generous layer of lava rock or fire glass.
Best for: most DIY & contractor buildsLipless Drop-In
No visible lip at all — the pan finishes flush with the surrounding surface for a seamless, architectural edge where only fire and media are visible.
Best for: modern & luxury designsFlat Pan
A shallow flat surface that spans the opening, spreading fire media edge-to-edge for the widest fire presentation with the least media — great for long, linear flames.
Best for: linear fire tables & wide flame beds Light It Your Way
Five Ignition Options
Match Lit
The simplest system — light the burner by hand. No power needed.
Match Lit + Flame Sense
Manual lighting with a safety pilot that shuts gas off if the flame goes out.
Spark + Flame Sense
Push-button spark ignition with automatic flame monitoring.
12V Electronic
Low-voltage electronic ignition — wire it to a switch, timer, or home automation.
110V Plug & Play
Plug into a standard outlet and go — the easiest electronic option to retrofit.
NG & LP compatible · CSA / LC certified options · Custom sizes available — professional installation recommended
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