Blue Air BLSP1-L 18" Low Gas Stock Pot Range, Cast Iron Three-Ring Burner, 80,000 BTU/H
Blue Air BLSP1-L — 18" Low Gas Stock Pot Range, One Cast Iron Three-Ring Burner
The Blue Air BLSP1-L is the single-burner member of Blue Air's low stock pot range family: 80,000 BTU/H under one heavy duty cast iron three-ring burner, in a cabinet that takes up 18" of width and only 24-1/4" of depth. That shallow footprint is what separates it from the two-burner BLSP2-L — it will tuck against a wall, into a corner or onto the end of a line that could never swallow a 42" deep unit. At 18" high it puts the rim of a 40-quart kettle where a cook can stir and strain it safely, and it arrives set for natural gas with an LP conversion kit in the box.
Key Features of the BLSP1-L
One burner means every dollar and every inch goes into that burner — here is what Blue Air put behind the BLSP1-L's single 80,000 BTU/H ring.
80,000 BTU/H From One Three-Ring Burner
The BLSP1-L concentrates its entire 80,000 BTU/H gas input into a single heavy duty cast iron burner built as three concentric rings. Spreading that fire across three rings covers the full base of a large kettle instead of driving it all through one hot spot at the center, which is exactly what keeps a heavy veal stock, a bean pot or a thick tomato sauce from catching on the bottom while the top of the pot is still climbing to temperature.
Inner and Outer Rings Worked Independently
Manual controls operate the inner and outer rings separately, so this single-burner range covers the whole span between a bare shiver and a hard rolling boil — close the outer ring and the pot holds all afternoon on the inner ring alone. The burner carries two continuous pilots, so it relights the instant a valve opens and nobody is leaning over a full kettle with a lighter in the middle of service.
18" Wide and Just 24-1/4" Deep
At 18" x 24-1/4" x 18" the BLSP1-L fits where a stock pot range usually cannot: against a back wall, in a corner behind the line, or filling an odd gap in a small kitchen. It is also the lightest unit in the family at 115 lbs net and 157 lbs shipping, so setting it in place is a manageable job rather than a rigging exercise.
Natural Gas Standard, LP Conversion Kit Included
The range leaves the factory configured for natural gas, running at 5" WC manifold pressure on a #32 nozzle through a 3/4" NPT gas inlet. An LP conversion kit ships with the unit at no extra cost; converted to propane it operates at 10" WC on a #48 nozzle. One SKU therefore covers a city gas line, a tank-fed commissary or a seasonal kitchen with no supply-chain guessing.
Cast Iron Top Grates Over the Burner
The cooking surface is cast iron top grates rather than stamped steel, so it absorbs the point load of a loaded 40- or 60-quart pot being dragged on and off without deforming, and its thermal mass steadies the flame under a heavy vessel. The grates lift straight off for cleaning and give round-bottomed kettles, braziers and rondeaus a flat, stable landing.
Seamless Full-Length Drip Pan and Stainless Hardware
A full-length seamless drip pan and catch tray sits under the burner to collect boil-over, skimmed fat and spilled stock in one piece with no welded seams for soil to lodge in, and it lifts out for the pot sink at the end of a shift. The pilots, tubing and legs are stainless steel — the parts living in the wet, steaming air right beside a stock pot — and the range holds cCSAus and CSA-Sanitation listings for gas safety and cleanability.
What to have ready on install day: the BLSP1-L needs 18" of width and 24-1/4" of depth with a 3/4" NPT gas connection brought to the unit, and it must sit under ventilation per your local mechanical code. It arrives in a 21-1/8" x 27-1/2" x 22-1/2" carton weighing 157 lbs, settling at 115 lbs net on its stainless steel legs. If you are on propane, schedule your gas technician to fit the included LP conversion kit at installation rather than firing the unit on NG orifices first.
Ideal Applications
A single dedicated stock pot burner is the cheapest way to stop tying up a range section with a kettle that never comes off the fire.
BLSP1-L Specifications
| Model | BLSP1-L |
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| Type | Low stock pot range, gas, floor model |
| Burner | (1) heavy duty cast iron three-ring burner |
| Total Input | 80,000 BTU/H |
| Controls | Manual; inner and outer rings operate independently |
| Pilots | Two continuous pilots; stainless steel pilots and tubing |
| Cooking Surface | Cast iron top grates |
| Gas Type | Natural gas standard; LP conversion kit included |
| Gas Pressure | NG: 5" WC / Propane: 10" WC |
| Nozzle | NG: #32 / Propane: #48 |
| Gas Inlet | 3/4" NPT |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 18" x 24-1/4" x 18" (457 x 616 x 457 mm) |
| Drip Pan | Full length seamless drip pan / catch tray, removable |
| Legs | Stainless steel legs, standard |
| Packaging Dimensions (W x D x H) | 21-1/8" x 27-1/2" x 22-1/2" |
| Net Weight | 115 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 157 lbs |
| Certifications | cCSAus, CSA-Sanitation |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much heat does the Blue Air BLSP1-L put out?
The BLSP1-L is rated at 80,000 BTU/H, all of it delivered through a single heavy duty cast iron three-ring burner. That is the same output the two-burner BLSP2-L gives you per burner, so a full stock pot comes up just as fast on this unit — you simply have one cooking position instead of two. The three-ring layout spreads the fire across the base of a large kettle rather than concentrating it at the center.
How is the BLSP1-L different from the BLSP2-L besides burner count?
Depth is the difference buyers usually miss. The BLSP1-L is 18" wide by 24-1/4" deep, while the two-burner BLSP2-L runs 42-1/4" deep — so the single-burner model fits lines and corners that simply cannot take the larger unit. It is also far lighter at 115 lbs net against 224 lbs. Burner design, grates, controls, drip pan and gas connection are otherwise the same across both models.
Can I hold a stock at a low simmer on a single-burner range?
Yes, and that is the point of the three-ring design. The manual controls work the inner and outer rings independently, so you can shut down the outer ring and let a pot ride on the inner ring alone for a long, gentle simmer, then open both when you need the full 80,000 BTU/H. Two continuous pilots keep ignition instant as you move between those settings during a shift.
Does the BLSP1-L run on natural gas or propane?
It ships configured for natural gas at 5" WC manifold pressure with a #32 nozzle, and an LP conversion kit is included in the carton at no extra charge. Converted for propane, the range operates at 10" WC on a #48 nozzle. Either way the supply connection is a 3/4" NPT gas inlet, and the conversion should be carried out by a qualified gas technician at the time of installation.
Why is a low stock pot range only 18" tall?
The L in BLSP1-L designates the low version, and 18" is roughly half the height of a standard range top. That drop matters when the vessel is a 40- or 60-quart kettle full of liquid: a cook can stir, skim, strain and lift from a safe posture instead of reaching up and over a 36" range with a heavy pot. It also puts the pot rim below the sightline so the contents stay visible.
What does cleanup involve after a boil-over?
The cast iron top grates lift straight off, and a full-length seamless drip pan runs beneath the burner to catch spilled stock, fat and boil-over. Because the pan has no welded seams there is nowhere for soil to lodge, and it is removable so it can go to the pot sink. The BLSP1-L is CSA-Sanitation listed, which is the cleanability certification a health inspector looks for on this class of gas equipment.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BLSP1-L |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 157.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 18.00 x 18.00 x 24.25 inches |
| Height | 18.00 |
| Width | 18.00 |
| Depth | 24.25 |
| Burner Ring(s) Per Section | (3) |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel front & sides |
| Burner Section Qty | (1) |
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