Ethanol fireplaces are the simplest fireplaces to install. They don't require a flue, pipe connection, or any construction or reconstruction. Think no gas lines, no electric lines or any in-wall work at all! They're vent-free, and since they run on the fuel that you pour directly into them, they can literally be placed in the middle of the room. In this article we will provide you an example of the costs for running a bio ethanol fire, including any influences on the figures.

The main component of all ethanol fireplaces is the ethanol burner. The burner holds ethanol fuel and has the opening from which the flame comes out. Bioethanol fireplace fuel is highly flammable can be a harmful substance and so care and attention must always be followed when using to fill up a bioethanol fireplace.

What to do if there’s a fire

Moving in 2002 to a small-holding in South Wales, providing as it did access to a wider range of natural resources, fanned his enthusiasm for sustainability. He went on to install renewable technology at the property, including biomass boiler and wind turbine. Tim is an expert in sustainable building methods and energy efficiency in residential homes and writes on the subject for magazines and national newspapers. He is the author of The Sustainable Building Bible, Simply Sustainable Homes and Anaerobic Digestion - Making Biogas - Making Energy: The Earthscan Expert Guide. Bioethanol fireplaces therefore differ to other type types of fireplaces that don’t have a real flame, such as electric fireplaces, which don’t require a source of fuel. Electric fireplaces only need an electricity supply to work. Bio-ethanol fuel, sometimes called 'bio fuel', is a sustainable 'green fuel' produced from crops such as sugar cane or maize. It produces a very clean, smokeless form of heat as it doesn't generate any harmful gasses, sparks or soot.

If you’re looking to enhance the cosiness of your home during the Christmas period, try our spicy Christmas scented fireplace perfume. Fill your room with the festive smells of cinnamon and spice. Although this article's main focus is on ethanol fireplaces, we've provided a comparison table below to give you a general idea about the differences between the two. Ethanol vs Gel Fireplaces Biofuels can be derived directly from plants, or indirectly from agricultural, commercial, domestic, and/or industrial wastes ( Wikipedia). Bio-ethanol fuel is 100% alcohol which is why it cannot be sold untainted to prevent human consumption.

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There are even portable fires in glass boxes that can be used literally anywhere inside or outside the house. As our bioethanol fireplace has a 1 litre capacity, we know that we can fill up the fireplace using one of these 1 litre bottles from empty. Bioethanol fuel is a liquid fuel that be poured or pumped into a bioethanol fireplace, depending on the type of fireplace (see more about the types of bioethanol fireplaces here). Don't confuse bio-ethanol fuel with gel fuel. Made from a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, gel fuel comes in a canister. Benefits of a bio-ethanol fireplace We recommend filling the burners until the fuel is visible (1/2" from the top of the burner). Pouring too much fuel into the burner can make it difficult to extinguish the fire as well as cause the fuel to overflow if the fireplace is bumped into while lit. 3. Light up the fire