Blue Air BLSP2-L 18" Low Gas Stock Pot Range, (2) Cast Iron Three-Ring Burners, 160,000 BTU/H
Blue Air BLSP2-L — 18" Low Gas Stock Pot Range with Two Cast Iron Three-Ring Burners
The Blue Air BLSP2-L is a low-profile gas stock pot range that puts 160,000 BTU/H under two heavy duty cast iron three-ring burners in just 18 inches of line width. Standing only 18" tall, it sets a full stock pot at a height a cook can actually stir, lift and strain from, instead of wrestling a loaded kettle down off a 36" range top. Manual valves work the inner and outer rings of each burner independently, so the same station can hold a stock at a bare shiver or drive a 40-quart pot to a rolling boil, and the unit ships configured for natural gas with an LP conversion kit included.
Key Features of the BLSP2-L
A stock pot range earns its floor space on three things — how much heat it can put under a full kettle, how finely it can back that heat off, and how easily it cleans up afterward — and the BLSP2-L is built around all three.
160,000 BTU/H Across Two Three-Ring Burners
Each of the two heavy duty cast iron burners on the BLSP2-L is a three-ring design rated at 80,000 BTU/H, for 160,000 BTU/H total from an 18"-wide cabinet. Three concentric rings spread that output across the whole base of a large kettle rather than concentrating it in a hot spot at the center, which is what keeps a heavy stock, a stew or a batch of sauce from scorching on the bottom while the top of the pot is still coming up to heat.
Inner and Outer Rings on Independent Manual Controls
Manual controls operate the inner and outer rings of each burner independently, so one knob brings a pot up hard on full fire and the other holds it at a slow simmer once it is there — a real range of control instead of the on-or-off behavior of a single-ring pot stove. Each burner is also equipped with two continuous pilots, so the burner relights itself the moment the valve is opened and a cook is not standing over a 40-quart pot with a lighter during service.
Natural Gas Standard, LP Conversion Kit in the Box
The BLSP2-L ships as a natural gas unit with a 3/4" NPT gas inlet, running at 5" WC manifold pressure on NG with 32# nozzles. An LP conversion kit is included at no extra cost, and once converted the range runs at 10" WC on 48# nozzles, so the same model works on a city gas line or on tanks at a remote kitchen, a commissary or a seasonal operation without ordering a different SKU.
Cast Iron Top Grates Sized for Loaded Kettles
The cooking surface is cast iron top grates, not stamped steel — the material that will take the point load of a full 60-quart stock pot being slid on and off all day without deforming, and that holds enough thermal mass to steady the flame under a heavy vessel. Cast iron grates also lift straight off for cleaning and give a flat, stable landing for round-bottom kettles, braziers and rondeaus.
Full-Length Seamless Drip Pan Under the Burners
A full-length seamless drip pan runs the whole footprint beneath the burners and catches boil-overs, skimmed fat and spilled stock in one piece with no welded joints for soil to hide in. Because it is seamless and removable it goes to the pot sink at the end of a shift, which is the difference between a two-minute cleanup and scraping burnt stock out of a crevice under a burner ring.
Stainless Steel Pilots, Tubing and Legs
The pilots, the gas tubing and the legs on the BLSP2-L are all stainless steel, the components most exposed to the wet, salty, steaming air directly around a stock pot station. The range carries cCSAus and CSA-Sanitation listings, so it is certified both for gas safety and for cleanability in a commercial kitchen and will pass an inspection on both counts.
Plan the line before it ships: the BLSP2-L is 18" wide, 42-1/4" deep and 18" high — it is the depth, not the width, that catches people out, so confirm your cook line is deep enough before ordering. It arrives in a 21-1/8" x 45-1/2" x 22-1/2" carton at 310 lbs shipping weight and settles in at 224 lbs net on its stainless steel legs, which is a two-person set. Bring a 3/4" NPT gas connection to the unit, and if you are running propane, plan on the included LP conversion kit being fitted at installation by your gas technician.
Ideal Applications
Anywhere large-volume liquid cooking happens off the main range, a dedicated low stock pot burner pays for itself in freed-up range top.
BLSP2-L Specifications
| Model | BLSP2-L |
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| Type | Low stock pot range, gas, floor model |
| Burners | (2) heavy duty cast iron three-ring burners |
| Total Input | 160,000 BTU/H |
| Input Per Burner | 80,000 BTU/H |
| Controls | Manual; inner and outer rings operate independently |
| Pilots | Two continuous pilots per burner; 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 42-1/4" x 18" (457 x 1073 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 45-1/2" x 22-1/2" |
| Net Weight | 224 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 310 lbs |
| Certifications | cCSAus, CSA-Sanitation |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many burners does the Blue Air BLSP2-L have and what is its total BTU output?
The BLSP2-L carries two heavy duty cast iron three-ring burners rated at 80,000 BTU/H each, for a total gas input of 160,000 BTU/H. That is enough output to bring two full stock pots to a rolling boil at the same time from an 18"-wide unit, and the three-ring burner design spreads the heat across the base of a large kettle instead of concentrating it under the center.
Does the BLSP2-L run on natural gas or propane?
It ships configured for natural gas as standard, operating at 5" WC manifold pressure with 32# nozzles, and an LP conversion kit is included in the box at no extra charge. Converted to propane, the range runs at 10" WC with 48# nozzles. Either way the connection is a 3/4" NPT gas inlet, and the conversion should be carried out by a qualified gas technician at installation.
What does the "L" in BLSP2-L mean, and how tall is the range?
The L designates the low version of this Blue Air stock pot range: the unit stands 18" high, roughly half the height of a standard range top. That low working height is the whole point of a dedicated stock pot burner — a cook can stir, skim, strain and lift a full 40- or 60-quart kettle from a safe posture rather than reaching up over a standard 36" range to do it.
Can I hold a stock at a low simmer on this range?
Yes. The manual controls operate the inner and outer rings of each burner independently, so you can shut down the outer ring and hold a pot on the inner ring alone for a long, low simmer, then open both rings when you need full 80,000 BTU/H output. Two continuous pilots per burner keep ignition instant as you move between those settings during service.
What space and connection does the BLSP2-L need on my cook line?
The range occupies 18" of width but is 42-1/4" deep and 18" high, so the depth of your line is the dimension to verify first. It weighs 224 lbs net and arrives at 310 lbs shipping in a 21-1/8" x 45-1/2" x 22-1/2" carton, standing on stainless steel legs. Bring a 3/4" NPT gas connection to the location and site it under ventilation in accordance with your local mechanical code.
How do you clean the BLSP2-L after a boil-over?
The cast iron top grates lift off, and a full-length seamless drip pan runs the entire footprint beneath the burners to catch spilled stock, skimmed fat and boil-over. Because the pan is seamless there are no welded joints for soil to lodge in, and it is removable so it can be washed in the pot sink. The unit is CSA-Sanitation listed, which is the cleanability certification an inspector looks for on this class of equipment.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BLSP2-L |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 310.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 18.00 x 18.00 x 42.25 inches |
| Height | 18.00 |
| Width | 18.00 |
| Depth | 42.25 |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel front & sides |
| Burner Section Qty | (2) |
| Burner Ring(s) Per Section | (3) |
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