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Read our technical help guides related to the subject of bio ethanol fireplaces, bio fires, gel fires and how they are installed, used and the purchasing options that exist. We hope these technical help guides will give you an insight into the work of these 100% energy efficient bio ethanol fireplaces and how these modern fire designs use a clean burning sustainable energy source, bio ethanol liquid fuel. These are modern, contemporary designs, that are flueless, eg they do not need a chimney or complicated extraction system to work. These energy efficient fireplaces use bioethanol fuel bottles that contain high-quality natural bio fuel with an ethanol content of 96%. This sustainable heating source can be used both indoors and outdoors in all types of bioethanol burners, gel fire burners and bioethanol fireplaces.

If your looking for a flueless fire, or no chimney fireplace, for your home, looking for a secondary heat source that uses a clean burning, eco-friendly fuel source then bio ethanol fires are the solution. These eco-friendly fires are a sustainable heating solution for your home using clean burning bioethanol fuel which is made from a natural process. Due to the clean burning nature of the fuel there is no need for a chimney or flue system in the property making installation cheaper than a conventional heating product that uses gas, coal or wood. Add to that 100% fuel efficiency, the fuel is converted to heat and stays in the room, and you can see why so many modern properties are being converted to bio ethanol. Flueless bio ethanol fires are available in many different design styles from small tabletop ethanol fires to large remote control bioethanol burners. There are solutions within the range to convert any traditional fireplace to a bioethanol solution, from bioethanol fire grate burners to bioethanol stoves. Most of the freestanding bioethanol fires are portable and can be taken outside and used as a ethanol garden fireplace when required. Above all these flueless bioethanol fires are a great way to eliminate the need for a chimney, benefit from 100% energy efficiency and help the environment at the same time. There are many design styles, finishes and price ranges to consider, also, check out the bioethanol sale items.

Convert a Wood Burning Stove to Bio Ethanol Fuel

Bergamo Simplico - Bio-Ethanol Fireplace Stove Design

If you have an old wood burning stove and are fed up of the mess, smoke and ash or maybe there is a problem with the flue system then maybe converting a Wood Burning Stove to Bio Ethanol Fuel could be the answer. There are a number of environmental issues to consider when using a wood burning stove, especially the smoke issue, which is around 10x more than the emissions you would expect from a …

Converting a Traditional Fireplace to Bioethanol Fuel

There are a number of bioethanol fireplace manufacturers who have created designs that emulate a traditional fireplace styling. A traditional fireplace being an open flamed fireplace that needs a chimney, burns wood, coal or gas, and has a fire surround. The traditional fire surround would be made of wood or stone. Despite modern homes being built without a chimney this style of fireplace is still popular with some home owners as it fits in with …

Gel Burners and Gel Fuel Cans – Buying Guide

BLOMUS - Outdoor Gel Fires - 7" Fuoco Tabletop Gel Fire Pit

There is a difference between Gel Burners and Gel Fuel Cans, here we shed some light on the subject. The image above shows a typical gel fire that is relatively cheap to buy, easy to use and portable. This table top gel burner is in the style of a ceramic bowl that a gel fuel can is placed inside, it does not have its own gel burner that gel burner fuel would be added to. …

Guide to Bioethanol Fireplace Running Costs

Ignis Ventless Bio Ethanol Fireplace Burner Insert by Ignis Products

Bellow we explain how to calculate bioethanol fireplace running costs. The company selling the fireplace should be able to quote a tray capacity, the heat output and the running time eg when the fuel will run out. With that information you can calculate the bioethanol fireplace running costs. Bioethanol Fireplace Running Costs These fires do give off heat, as they have a live flame, however they should only be considered as a secondary heat source, adding …

Ventilation for Bioethanol Fireplace and Gel Burner Fires

Ventilation for Bioethanol Fireplaces and Gel Burners

There are a number of articles on the internet which cover the subject of the ventilation requirements for Bioethanol Fires, Fireplaces and Gel Burners. I personally find some of these to be a bit misleading, or do not give the full picture about the by products of burning bioethanol fuel or gel fuel in the home. Above all bioethanol fuel is a clean burning natural product, that means there is no smoke produced. People often …

Guide to Ceramic Wool Sponge Use in a Bioethanol Burner

Ceramic sponge wool for use in bioethanol Burners and Bioethanol fireplaces

Buying ceramic wool sponge for your bio ethanol burner tray can increase safety and reduce bio ethanol fuel usage. Today, most high specification bio ethanol burner trays already include the ceramic wool sponge. When your bio ethanol burner is off and cooled down you can identify whether your bioethanol burner has the ceramic wool sponge already by looking into the flame slot on the top of the burner. The ceramic wool sponge is white. In …

Guide to Buying an Outdoor Bio Ethanol Fireplace or Gel Burner

With summers becoming longer and drier there has been an increase in the development and use of outdoor living spaces with people using their garden, patio or terrace to enjoy on a hot summers day and on a warm evening. Adding a gel burner fire or an outdoor bio ethanol fire to your garden, patio or terrace is a great way to create and enjoy a dynamic outdoor living space. Included in this range are …

Guide to Buying a Table Top Bio Ethanol Fire

If you are looking for a small bioethanol fire or gel burner to use on table top, inside or outside in the garden, then there are many options and designs available. Bio Ethanol Table Top fires like the Purline Selene fire shown in the image, are designed to be used on a table top. These table top bio ethanol fires tend to be smaller designs in order to ensure they are safe when placed, and used, …

Choosing a Freestanding Bio Ethanol Fireplace Design

OneConcept Phantasma Tower Ethanol Fireplace - Choosing a Freestanding Bio-Ethanol Fireplace

There are many styles of Freestanding Bio-Ethanol Fireplace on the market and available to buy online, an example is the OneConcept Phantasma Tower Freestanding Bio-Ethanol Fireplace shown in the image. There are a number of factors to consider when buying a freestanding bioethanol fire, we have covered some of these below. A lot of the free standing bioethanol fires on the market are designed as double sided bioethanol fires or as they are sometimes known, …

Guide to Choosing a Bio-Ethanol Fireplace

There are a number of design and safety factors which need to be considered when choosing a bio-ethanol fireplace, we have listed some of these below, also check out our other bioethanol fires technical pages for more information on the various factor affecting this unique style of fireplace. Guide to Choosing a Bio-Ethanol Fireplace It should be noted that bio-ethanol fireplaces are not suitable all locations and users. Read the guide notes below to find …