
18-inch wide flat pan with switchback burner: a wide zigzag flame for a broad linear pit, 24 to 96 inches
The Outdoor Plus 18 inch wide rectangular flat pan and switchback burner fits broad, linear fire pits. Its rimless stainless steel plate spans the enclosure beneath lava rock or fire glass. Made in the USA, it measures 18 inches across and 24 to 96 inches long. One tube forms three S-curves, spreading flames across the full width instead of along one straight line.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Light it with a match, or add electronic ignition and start it with a button. Building a narrower trough? The 12-inch wide flat pan with switchback burner fits a 12 inch opening. The 18 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-RFSB1824 | OPT-RFSB1830 | OPT-RFSB1836 | OPT-RFSB1842 | OPT-RFSB1848 | OPT-RFSB1860 | OPT-RFSB1872 | OPT-RFSB1884 | OPT-RFSB1896
| 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″ |
| 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 is the case for pairing the switchback with an 18-inch pan?
Coverage. On a pan this wide a straight burner leaves broad unlit shoulders, but the serpentine switchback weaves flame through the whole 18-inch media field. If you are building a statement wall or oversized table and want fire everywhere you look, this is the combination.
What lengths and part numbers should I spec?
OPT-RFSB1824 through OPT-RFSB1896 — nine lengths at 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84 and 96 inches, all 18 inches wide. The odd intermediate lengths like 42 and 60 inches make it easier to match an opening your mason has already framed.
What arrives with the pan, and what do I still need?
The stainless 18-inch flat pan comes with its switchback burner as a matched assembly, plus whatever ignition tier you order, up to CSA-certified Plug and Play. You supply the enclosure, media and gas run — and a licensed installer to connect and leak-test it.
Is a flame-supervision option worth it outdoors?
On a big open pan, usually yes. The Flame Sense versions of the OPT-RFSB18 series shut off gas automatically if wind kills the flame, so an unattended feature never vents raw propane into the yard. Match lit is simplest; supervision buys peace of mind.
Will an 18-inch switchback actually warm the seating area?
More than most expect — flame along the full serpentine path throws radiant heat across a wide arc, and output scales with the length you order. The spec sheet lists ratings per size. Arrange seating just outside the listed clearances and it becomes the warm side of the patio.
Is this the shortcut to building a large custom fire pit?
It is the engineered core of one. Instead of fabricating a pan and bending burner tube yourself, you frame the enclosure and drop this 18-inch assembly on top — the same anatomy as any finished gas fire pit, sized to your masonry. Gas hookup goes to a licensed professional.
Does rain ruin the pan or burner?
No — stainless pan, stainless burner, both built for open weather. After a storm, run the switchback for a few minutes to steam moisture out of the ports before expecting a perfect flame. Covering the feature between uses keeps leaves out of an 18-inch media bed.