The Tempest Lantern 20K from Travis Industries
The Tempest Lantern 20K by Travis Industries puts the Tempest's spiraling 20,000 BTU/hr flame inside a 22-1/2" stainless lantern — outdoor only, plumbed to a fixed gas line, from $1,526. Piezo models light by push-button with no electricity and are built for one fuel; the 24V electronic model switches from a wall switch, ships configured for natural gas, and converts to propane with the included #55 orifice.
Choose it over the open Torch if you want the flame framed — the lantern body reads as a fixture on walls, entry posts, and pillars — with exactly the same burner, fuels, and mounting logic underneath.
It is not a plug-and-play patio light: outdoor only, fixed gas line only, no propane cylinders. Within 2 ft of a public walkway the lantern top must sit at least 7 ft above grade, and the electronic model needs the 24V transformer and low-voltage wiring run before it lights.
Specifications
Input is 20,000 BTU/hr on either fuel — 25 burner ports with a #50 orifice at 7" wc on natural gas, 49 ports with a #55 at 11" wc on propane. The electronic model draws 24 VAC, 1.6 A / 40 W on startup through the separately sold 24V transformer. The body measures 22-1/2" by 9-1/2".
Tempest Lantern 20K vs. Tempest Torch
Same 20,000 BTU/hr burner, same piezo-or-electronic choice, same fuel behavior, same posts and pillars. The Torch runs the flame open and starts at from $1,150; the Lantern frames it in glass and starts at from $1,526. Pick by the look — the spec sheet won't separate them.
Features
- The same patented venturi spiral flame as the Tempest Torch, enclosed in a 22-1/2" lantern body with tempered glass
- 20,000 BTU/hr on either fuel — 25 ports on natural gas, 49 on propane, so the flame is tuned per fuel rather than throttled
- The electronic model (94900784) ships configured for natural gas with the #55 LP orifice included for a qualified conversion
- Wall, post, and pillar mounting share hardware with the Torch — except the wall mount, which is the Lantern-specific 94800831
- Stainless construction with an automatic gas shutoff valve, listed to ANSI Z21.97 / CSA 2.41 for outdoor decorative use
Answers to common questions
Is the fuel switchable?
On the electronic model, yes: 94900784 ships configured for natural gas and includes the #55 LP orifice for conversion by a qualified service agency. Piezo lanterns are dedicated units — 94900746 natural gas, 94900756 propane — and cannot be converted.
What does the electronic model need to run?
A separately sold 24V transformer — 94800833 for one appliance or 94800830 for up to six — plus low-voltage wire to the lantern. It draws 1.6 A / 40 W on startup.
Which wall mount fits the Lantern?
The Lantern-specific wall mount, sku 94800831 (sheet 17602174) — not the Torch's 94800825. Posts and the pillar mount are shared across Torch and Lantern.
Can it run off a portable propane tank?
No — fixed gas line installations only, outdoors only, per the manual.
Any placement rules?
Within 2 ft of a public walkway, keep the top of the lantern at least 7 ft above grade; lower only where your local authority accepts it.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: Lantern head with tempered glass and automatic gas shut off; 20,000 BTUs.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: Mount - wall, deck, in-ground, or pillar mount; the lantern cannot stand on its own; 24V Transformer (only needed for electronic ignition); Gas Line - a fixed natural gas or propane line run by a qualified installer per the manual's requirements — never a portable propane cylinder.
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Optional: The square black post cover for deck installs, and Tempest service parts — the lantern runs complete without them; the electronic model ships with the #55 LP conversion orifice in the box.
What's the warranty?
Travis Industries' limited 7-year warranty: burner assembly 7 years parts / 2 years labor residential; firebox and electrical assemblies 2 years. Register at traviswarranty.com.
