Do bio ethanol fires heat a room?
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Do bio ethanol fires heat a room?
Ethanol heaters are vent-less, meaning all the heat stays in the room rather than escaping up a flue like it would on other types of fireplaces. Increased heat retention means better fuel efficiency. Ethanol fires will heat on average 20m2 – 60m2 depending on the model, 5000 – 20000 BTU’s!
Do bio ethanol fire pits give off heat?
Yes, Bioethanol fires produce real-burning flames that give off plenty of heat, making them an excellent alternative for traditional gas or wood fires for heating homes and gardens. No artificial flames or heat-free imitations, just a beautiful, dancing flame keeping you warm and cosy.
Do bioethanol fireplaces need a chimney?
Unlike gas or wood-burning fireplaces, there is no need for a flue or chimney in a room with a bio ethanol fireplace. That being said, bio ethanol fires consume some of the oxygen in the room, which means that fresh air needs to be let in once in a while.
How do I turn off my ethanol fireplace?
Extinguishing the fire:
- If possible, let the fuel burn out completely.
- If necessary, use the snuffer tool to completely cover the burner opening until it has completely burned out.
- If the flame does not immediately go out, keep using the snuffer tool to extinguish the flame.
Are bioethanol expensive to run?
Are bioethanol fires expensive to run? The short answer is no, bioethanol fires are not expensive to run when compared with the cost of running wood or gas fires.
Can you roast marshmallows over bioethanol?
Can you cook over the flame created by bioethanol for example roasting marshmallows. Answer: Yes, you could roast marshmallows with it. It gives off a good flame.
Are indoor ethanol fireplaces safe?
Yes, ethanol biofuel fireplaces are safe to burn indoors. Reading through the scientific jargon, ethanol fireplaces do in fact produce C02 but this is a byproduct of ANY real fire. Fire needs oxygen to burn, and this is just the same with an ethanol fueled fire.
Are bioethanol fires value for money?
The short answer is no, bioethanol fires are not expensive to run when compared with the cost of running wood or gas fires. However, the cost of running a bioethanol fire can vary depending on the cost of the fuel you use and how far open the box slider is during use (if applicable).
Can you add essential oils to bioethanol?
We only recommend using bioethanol fuel with at least 95% alcohol content with no additives. Adding fragrance oils would have an effect on the combustion of the fire which could lead to unclean combustion.
What fuel is safe to burn indoors?
Denatured alcohol is often recommended by manufacturers of alcohol stoves. It can be purchased online or in hardware stores in the paint section. Ethanol or ethyl is about 95 percent alcohol and is a fantastic fuel for burning indoors. It burns so cleanly that the flame is blue or nearly invisible.
