Tempest Torch
Bring warmth, elegance, and a touch of drama to your outdoor space with our stunning outdoor gas lamps and outdoor gas torches. Featuring the iconic Tempest Torch design, these statement pieces create a mesmerizing spiral flame that transforms patios, walkways, and poolside areas into unforgettable gathering spots. With Tempest Torches, you’re not just adding light, you’re creating an atmosphere guests will remember.
The Buyer's Guide to Tempest Torch
The Vortex Effect: Natural Fluid Dynamics
The Tempest Torch uses a patented, non-electric vortex technology to create its iconic spinning flame. It requires absolutely no mechanical assistance, motors, or moving parts to spin the fire.
Instead, the torch housing relies entirely on precisely engineered fluid dynamics. As combustion gases rise through the internal chamber, air is drawn in through a calculated geometry to spin the flame automatically. This design delivers a highly durable, low-maintenance luxury fire accent that performs consistently year after year.
While alternative electronic automation systems from brands like HPC Fire focus on high-output traditional fire bowls, the Tempest specializes Hub-centric design completely around this striking visual vortex presentation.
Ceramic Glass Panels: Visuals and Weather Protection
Standard glass or acrylic panels would quickly crack under intense thermal stress. The torch utilizes specialized, removable ceramic glass panels to enclose its high-heat combustion chamber safely.
These heavy-duty panels protect the delicate internal vortex from sudden wind gusts that could easily disrupt the spiral pattern. They maintain absolute visual transparency while handling direct exposure to open-flame temperatures.
If your landscape layout prioritizes custom luxury flame features, comparing these panels to open architectural burners from Fire By Design highlights the distinct safety advantages of a fully enclosed glass structure.
Ignition Options: Choosing Your Control Level
Your selection between ignition styles dictates how your landscape features are operated and what utility infrastructure your yard requires.
- Match-Lit Controls: Require zero electrical wiring or complex external conduits. The operator opens the gas valve manually with a key and applies a flame directly to the burner ring.
- Electronic Ignition: Allows you to ignite your entire landscape simultaneously using a pool controller, wall switch, or smart home relay.
If a sudden storm extinguishes the fire, advanced safety microprocessors will attempt to spark and relight the burner automatically. For properties seeking premium geometric styling, these smart systems offer an automated alternative to the hand-crafted metal bowls engineered by The Outdoor Plus.
Mounting Configurations for Architectural Flexibility
Your mounting format defines how seamlessly the fire features integrate with your structural masonry, stone pillars, or open lawns.
Post and Pier Mounts
Deck post installations bolt a rigid metal flange directly onto flat patio surfaces or reinforced deck framing. Pier mounts allow you to anchor the base plate straight onto stone columns or brick entryways to flank structural thresholds beautifully.
Wall Mount Brackets
Wall-mounted brackets allow you to mount the torch head directly to the exterior siding of your home or pool house. This layout saves premium ground-level walking space while casting dramatic accent lighting down onto your walkways.
LP vs. Natural Gas Infrastructure
Every torch head must be factory-configured for one specific fuel type before the final installation process begins.
Natural Gas Systems
Natural gas is the preferred choice for permanent, high-frequency residential builds. It hooks up directly to your property's main utility meter, ensuring an endless fuel flow that never runs out mid-evening.
Liquid Propane Systems
Liquid propane provides excellent placement flexibility for detached seating zones or remote garden borders without a central pipeline. These setups connect to portable cylinders or large residential bulk tanks using specialized high-pressure regulators.
The Ultimate Statement in Outdoor Lighting
Tempest Torch delivers a spiral flame effect that no other outdoor gas torch product can replicate, powered by a patented non-electric vortex system that requires no mechanical components and no electrical wiring beyond the optional ignition circuit. Whether you are selecting between electronic and match-lit ignition, planning a concrete footer for a frost-heavy climate, or specifying multiple torches along a pool perimeter, our NFI certified experts are ready to guide every detail of the installation. Call us today for expert technical support, and enjoy free shipping on all qualifying orders over $99.
