
Pismo Fire Pit in Hammered Copper: a rectangular copper fire pit that shimmers at night
The Outdoor Plus Pismo fire pit in hammered copper is a simple rectangular gas fire pit with straight sides, 24 inches deep and 48, 60, 72, or 84 inches long, handmade in the USA. Every hand-hammered facet catches the flame from a slightly different angle, so the copper shimmers after dark, and over the years it takes on a soft blue-green patina outdoors.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Light it with a match, or add electronic ignition and start it with a button. The burner, pan, hose, and fittings are included; a key valve, cover, stainless lid, wind guard, and fire glass are optional. Want a color you pick? See the powder-coated Pismo. The copper Pismo fire pit ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What does the hammered texture do for the copper Pismo?
It turns the bowl into a ring of light. Each hand-hammered facet on the Pismo catches the flame from a slightly different angle, so the copper shimmers and moves at night rather than reflecting one static glare. By day, the texture hides fingerprints and small scuffs that would show on smooth metal.
Which sizes are in the copper lineup?
Four: 48-inch (OPT-CPRT4824), 60-inch (OPT-CPRT6024), 72-inch (OPT-CPRT7224), and 84-inch (OPT-CPRT8424). That range takes the hammered copper Pismo from intimate patio duty up to estate-scale installations where the bowl is the landscape focal point.
What ignition setups does the copper Pismo offer?
All five The Outdoor Plus systems: Match Lit, Match Lit with Flame Sense (LC certified), Flame Sense with Spark, Low Voltage Electronic (CSA certified), and Plug and Play (CSA certified). The copper Pismo with simple Match Lit is a classic; the Flame Sense tiers add wind-out protection.
How much heat does it put out?
Plenty — the gas flame itself burns past 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and copper conducts warmth through the Pismo bowl so the whole rim radiates gently once it is up to temperature. Set your comfort level with the key valve; bigger sizes spread the warmth across a wider circle.
How do I light the copper Pismo?
On a Match Lit Pismo: open the key valve about a quarter turn, bring a long-reach lighter to the burner through the media, and the flame catches at once — then dial the height you want. With an electronic or Plug and Play build, all of that collapses into a button press.
What if it gets rained on all winter?
The copper will be fine forever — it cannot rust, and weather simply deepens the patina the Pismo is already developing. Do winterize the function: drain the burner pan, dry it before lighting, and use a cover so spring startup is a ten-second job instead of a cleanout.
Propane or natural gas — how does ordering work?
You specify Liquid Propane or Natural Gas at purchase and your Pismo is built to that order — the same as every copper fire pit we sell. Propane suits mobile or unplumbed patios; natural gas rewards permanent installations with lower running costs.