Firepit , status unknown

Could have been a hook up for a propane BBQ. Is there a propane storage tank on the property. There should be a shutoff in any event. Be careful. You may need to dig around a bit. Be even more careful.

I have no idea what you have there, but if you have a plate labeled LP, that would indicate propane or butane. Perhaps the pit was actually a place for a propane tank, or it really is a firepit with a propane supply line.

The plate near the firepit is round and chrome plated with one small square in the middle. One side of the plate says L-L and the other side says P-P. Am I missing a knob that will fit over the square?

The plate is also positi> jj3000 wrote:

storage tank

LP = liquid petroleum or propane depends on where you live what you call it.

Time to get some one that can track the line. There should be a place where the tank sat that fed this pit. This is probably remote from the pit.

the controls could be from anything and are meaningless for now.

Yes you need a burner to make it work.

My first ring that I made was 12 inches in diameter. I buried it under white sand and it was a wonderful flame, almost 10 inches high. It raced around the pit and damn I felt good. Emptied the 20 pound tank in 30 minutes. Back to the drawing board, welded over many of the holes I had so diligently installed. Best of luck

The PP-LL stands for Price Pfister Log Lighter valve. It is a common gas valve used on log lighters in fireplaces. It uses a 5/16" key found at most fireplace shops. You would turn that key and light the burner with a match.

Hi.. could the use of this brand/type of valve imply that it is using the gas line from the house instead of a portable propane tank.

I have looked everywhere for a propane tank fitting in my backyard but failed to locate one.

Sorry, I don't read the group much anymore, but, yes it could be natural gas.