Empire Comfort Systems Elite Radiant Vented Burner, 30-Inch

At 65,000 BTU, the Empire Comfort Systems BFE30MTN Elite Radiant Vented Burner is not shy about its job. Designed to drop into an existing, fully vented wood-burning fireplace with a gas hook-up and open damper, it converts an underused hearth into a dependable heat source without a full remodel. The 30-inch footprint requires a minimum fireplace width of 30 inches, so measure twice and enjoy the warmth once.

The integrated radiant fiber heat sink is central to how this burner works. Rather than simply heating the air in front of the firebox, the fiber heat sink glows and radiates warmth outward—a meaningfully different experience from a basic open-flame burner. It is UL Certified and configured at the factory for Natural Gas, with an included LP Conversion Kit for installations where only propane is available.

Ignition is handled by a battery-powered Intermittent Pilot (IPI) system, which means no standing pilot light burning gas around the clock. The pilot lights on demand, the fire starts, and when you're done, everything shuts down cleanly. The included variable flame remote control lets you adjust the flame height from across the room—because the ideal seat by the fire is rarely the one closest to the controls.

Installation requires a vented fireplace equipped with a damper clamp to hold the damper in the open position during operation, and a minimum chimney height of 10 feet. The gas pressure range runs from 6.0 to 10.5 inches water column, with the regulator preset at 5.3 inches. All of these specifics matter at the installation stage, and a qualified gas technician should be involved in that process.

One compatibility note worth underscoring: the BFE30MTN is designed to work exclusively with the Kensington Forest or Pioneer Log Set. It is not a universal burner, and pairing it with another log set is not supported. This specificity is intentional—the radiant system and the log sets are engineered together for a result that looks and performs cohesively.

At $1,265.00, this is a considered purchase for homeowners who want reliable, controllable gas heat from an existing fireplace opening—delivered with the kind of build quality and certification that holds up over years of use.

• 65,000 BTU output from a 30-inch Elite Radiant Vented Burner
• Integrated radiant fiber heat sink for efficient, glowing heat distribution
• Battery-powered Intermittent Pilot (IPI) ignition — no standing pilot light
• Variable flame remote control included for adjustable heat from across the room
• Natural Gas configuration with LP Conversion Kit included in the box
• Compatible exclusively with Kensington Forest or Pioneer Log Set
• Requires existing fully vented wood-burning fireplace with gas hook-up and open damper
• Damper clamp compatible — keeps damper safely open during operation
• Minimum chimney height: 10 feet | Minimum fireplace width: 30 inches
• Gas pressure range: 6.0" to 10.5" WC | Regulator preset at 5.3"
• UL Certified for verified safety and performance standards