Blue Air BLHP48 48" Gas Countertop Hotplate, 8 Burners, 224,000 BTU/H
Blue Air BLHP48 — 48" Eight Burner Gas Countertop Hotplate
The Blue Air BLHP48 is a 48" heavy-duty countertop gas hotplate that puts eight open burners at 28,000 BTU/H each — 224,000 BTU/H in total across a single stainless steel body. Every burner lifts off for cleaning and sits under a 12" x 12" cast iron grate, with an independent manual valve every 12" so the line can run four different pans at four different rates. It ships configured for natural gas with an LP conversion kit included, so the same unit drops onto a city-gas line or a propane setup without a special order.
Key Features of the BLHP48
A hotplate lives or dies on burner output, how fast it cleans and whether the controls let a cook work independently across the battery — here is how the BLHP48 handles each.
Eight 28,000 BTU/H Burners, 224,000 BTU/H Total
Each of the eight open burners on the BLHP48 is rated at 28,000 BTU/H, giving a combined 224,000 BTU/H across the 48" body. That is genuine range-top output rather than warming heat, so a stockpot recovers after a cold add and a sauté pan gets back to temperature between covers. The burners lift off entirely, which is what makes a boilover a five-minute cleanup rather than a service call.
An Independent Manual Valve Every 12"
Controls are laid out with independent manual valves every 12" of width, so the BLHP48 works as four addressable 12" stations rather than one bank that has to run at a single setting. A cook can hold a sauce at a bare simmer on the left while the right end carries a hard boil, and Ever-Ready standby pilots keep each burner ready to light instantly instead of waiting on a match or an igniter cycle.
Lift-Off 12" x 12" Cast Iron Grates
Every burner is topped with a 12" x 12" cast iron grate that lifts straight off the deck. Cast iron holds heat and stands up to heavy stockpots and cast-iron skillets far better than pressed steel, and the 12" module means a grate can be pulled for cleaning, swapped between positions, or removed to give a wide rondeau a flat two-grate landing across adjacent burners.
Full-Length Seamless Drip Pan
A full-length seamless drip pan runs the width of the BLHP48 underneath the burners and pulls out for cleaning. Seamless means there is no welded joint for grease to collect in and no crevice to scrub, so the end-of-shift routine is lift the grates, lift the burners, slide the pan and wash it. Heavy-duty stainless steel construction carries the rest of the body.
Cool-Touch Stainless Landing Ledge
The front of the unit carries a cool-touch stainless steel landing ledge, which gives the cook a place to set a pan down coming off a 28,000 BTU burner without reaching across live flame or hunting for open counter. It also keeps hands off the hottest part of the front face during a rush, and the stainless surface wipes down with the rest of the body.
Natural Gas Standard, LP Kit in the Box
The BLHP48 ships set up for natural gas at 4" WC with 40# nozzles, and a propane conversion kit — 10" WC, 52# nozzles — is included rather than sold separately. Connection is a 3/4" NPT gas inlet, and the unit sits on 4" legs so the countertop underneath stays cleanable. Conversion and connection should be done by a licensed gas fitter to local code.
Sizing the counter and the gas line: the BLHP48 measures 48" wide by 28-3/4" deep by 13-3/8" high on its 4" legs and offers a 47.80" x 23.62" work area, so allow full 48" of counter run plus clearance to combustibles per your local code. It connects through a 3/4" NPT inlet and needs a supply line sized to carry 224,000 BTU/H at 4" WC on natural gas or 10" WC on propane — an undersized branch is the usual reason a burner battery this size will not hold its rated output with everything lit. Net weight is 198 lbs; it crates at 265 lbs in a 50-1/4" x 32-5/8" x 17-3/4" box.
Ideal Applications
Eight independently valved burners in 48" of counter suit any kitchen that needs range-top capacity without giving up floor space to a full range.
BLHP48 Specifications
| Model | BLHP48 |
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| Type | Countertop gas hotplate, open burner |
| Burners | (8) lift-off open burners with Ever-Ready standby pilots |
| BTU per Burner | 28,000 BTU/H |
| Total Input | 224,000 BTU/H |
| Grates | Lift-off 12" x 12" cast iron burner grates |
| Controls | Independent manual control valve every 12" |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 48" x 28-3/4" x 13-3/8" |
| Work Area | 47.80" x 23.62" |
| Construction | Heavy-duty stainless steel; cool-touch stainless steel landing ledge; full-length seamless removable drip pan |
| Gas Type | Natural gas standard; LP conversion kit included |
| Gas Pressure | NG: 4" WC / Propane: 10" WC |
| Nozzle Size | NG: 40# / Propane: 52# |
| Gas Connection | 3/4" NPT gas inlet |
| Legs | 4" (102 mm) legs |
| Net Weight | 198 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 265 lbs |
| Packaging Dimensions (W x D x H) | 50-1/4" x 32-5/8" x 17-3/4" |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cooking power does the Blue Air BLHP48 actually deliver?
Each of the eight burners is rated 28,000 BTU/H, for 224,000 BTU/H total across the 48" unit. That per-burner figure is comparable to a heavy-duty range top rather than a light-duty warming plate, so it will bring a full stockpot up and recover quickly after cold product goes in. Because the valves are independent, you can run full output on some burners and a low simmer on others at the same time.
Does the BLHP48 come set up for natural gas or propane?
It ships as natural gas standard, regulated at 4" WC with 40# nozzles, and Blue Air includes the LP conversion kit in the box — 10" WC with 52# nozzles — so you are not waiting on a parts order if the site runs propane. The conversion and the connection to the 3/4" NPT inlet should be carried out by a licensed gas fitter in line with local code and the manufacturer's instructions.
How are the burners and grates cleaned?
The BLHP48 is built to strip down without tools. The 12" x 12" cast iron grates lift straight off, the burners themselves are lift-off, and a full-length seamless drip pan slides out from under the whole battery so spillover can be washed rather than scraped out of a welded tray. The stainless steel body and the cool-touch landing ledge wipe down with standard kitchen degreaser.
What size gas line does a 224,000 BTU/H hotplate need?
Enough to deliver 224,000 BTU/H at the rated manifold pressure — 4" WC on natural gas or 10" WC on propane — with every burner lit at once. The inlet on the BLHP48 is 3/4" NPT, but the branch feeding it has to be sized for the run length and the rest of the load on that line, which is a job for your gas fitter. An undersized supply is the most common reason a large burner battery falls short of its published output.
How much counter space and clearance does the BLHP48 need?
The unit is 48" wide, 28-3/4" deep and 13-3/8" tall on 4" legs, with a 47.80" x 23.62" usable work area. Plan a full 48" of counter run for it, confirm the counter is rated for its 198 lb net weight, and keep the clearances to combustible surfaces required by your local code — the 4" legs are part of that clearance and should not be removed.
What is covered under warranty on this hotplate?
Blue Air covers the BLHP48 under its cooking-equipment tier: one year of parts and labor from installation, provided the unit is registered with Blue Air within 15 days of installation. Normal wear items such as gaskets, grates, knobs and lamps are excluded, as are product-spoilage claims and any damage caused by improper conversion, wrong gas pressure or non-code installation.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BLHP48 |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 13.38 x 48.00 x 28.75 inches |
| Height | 13.38 |
| Width | 48.00 |
| Depth | 28.75 |
| Burner Qty | 8 burners |
| Top and Front Finish | stainless steel |
| Width (side - side) | 48 - 59" |
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