
San Juan Fire Pit in Hammered Copper: a low linear fire pit with a living finish
The Outdoor Plus San Juan fire pit in hammered copper is a long, low gas fire pit in five lengths from 48 to 96 inches, handmade in the USA. The hand-hammered copper starts bright and slowly takes on a warm patina outdoors, so no two age alike, and a wide swinging door in the body hides a propane tank inside.
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, fittings, and tank door are included; a key valve, cover, stainless lid, wind guard, and fire glass are optional. Love the look? Browse all our copper fire pits. The copper San Juan fire pit ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
OPT-SANJCPR48 | OPT-SANJCPR60 | OPT-SANJCPR72 | OPT-SANJCPR84 | OPT-SANJCPR96
| Size |
48″, 60″, 72″, 84″, 96″ |
| Finish |
Hammered Copper |
| Ignition Type |
Match Lit Ignition, Plug and Play (CSA Certified) |
| Gas Type |
Liquid Propane, Natural Gas |
FAQ
Does the copper on the San Juan stay shiny?
Not forever, and that is the charm. The San Juan hand-hammered copper begins bright and gradually develops a warm, living patina outdoors — no two ever age identically. Waxing, wipe-downs, and a cover slow the change if you love the new-penny look. Meet its relatives in our copper fire pit collection.
How many sizes does it come in?
Five — more than almost anything else we carry: 48, 60, 72, 84, and a sprawling 96 inches, SKUs OPT-SANJCPR48 through OPT-SANJCPR96. The San Juan is a low-profile design, so even the 96-inch reads as a long, calm line of fire rather than a tower.
Where does the propane tank hide in the San Juan?
Inside the unit. The San Juan has a hidden propane tank compartment with its own access door, so there is no tank shed or awkward side cabinet cluttering the patio. Run it on natural gas instead and the compartment simply stays empty — the fuel is specified when you order.
Is marshmallow roasting fine on the copper San Juan?
Yes — propane is a clean fuel, so marshmallows toasted over the copper San Juan are entirely safe to eat. Toast at the flame tips, keep sugar drips off the media and out of the pan, and the copper rim wipes clean of any stray graham dust.
Which media should I use, fire glass or lava rock?
Against hammered copper, fire glass is spectacular — the reflections multiply the flame. Lava rock reads more natural and costs less; a common trick on a burner as long as the San Juan is lava rock below with a top dressing of glass where it shows.
How warm does it make the seating area?
A long burner spreads warmth along its whole run, so the San Juan heats a stretch of seating rather than a single hot spot. Gas flames run well past 1,000 degrees at the source; a few feet away that translates to steady, adjustable radiant comfort.
Is a covered patio workable?
Sometimes — but the spec sheet clearances decide, not optimism. Heat off a burner the San Juan size rises hard on a low ceiling, and ventilation must be genuinely open. If your structure cannot meet the numbers, place it in the open air and enjoy the copper under the sky.