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Bio Flame Ethanol - A Safer And Cleaner Alternative To Gel Fuel Bio Flame Ethanol is a pure plant derivative made from only the purest ethyl alcohol and is of the highest quality fuels available on the market today. Bio Flame Ethanol is the recommended fuel for all ethanol burning fireplaces and is a non-toxic, smokeless, odourless and environmentally friendly fuel. This one gallon plastic jug of bio flame ethanol is equal to 3.78 liters. Ethanol is produced by the fermentation of sugars from crops such as sugarcane, beetroot and corn. Bio-Flame fuel is made using a high grade of denatured ethanol, a renewable energy source designed for use in ethanol fuelled burners. Bio-Flame offers advantages that health-conscious consumers can appreciate because denatured ethanol provides clean burning results and is safe to burn indoors without venting because its main by-products are carbon dioxide, water vapours and heat. As a liquid fuel, Bio-Flame does not emit harmful fumes and it will not leave any soot residue to clean-up after use. Ethanol is a renewable energy fuel and the liquid is easily biodegradable. One gallon of Bio Flame Ethanol burns anywhere from 4 to 10 hours dependant on the size of the burner you are using, the smaller gel fuel burners obviously burn less fuel as the surface area of the burning fuel is smaller. Bio Flame Ethanol burns perfectly clean giving off CO2 and steam in similar proportions as that exhaled by humans. Bio Flame fuel has been rigorously tested to ensure that air quality complies with the strict international government regulations. Bio Flame Ethanol has been working with laboratories and was thoroughly tested for use in unvented decorative fireplaces acceptable for use in North America. If you have a gel fuel burning fireplace, Bio Flame is simply the better and cleaner alternative. Safer Than Pourable Gel Fuel - Read This Warning About Pourable Gel Fuels Being Recalled If you have a fireplace that burns gel fuel, liquid ethanol like our Bio Flame Ethanol is a perfect and much safer substitute. Pourable gel fuels made by companies like Sunjel, Real Flame Fire Glo and OZOFire and others have been recently recalled as part of a US consumer product safety commision recall. Liquid ethanol like Bio Flame Ethanol is 95% or greater ethanol content and doesnt have unsafe additives or substitutes like IPA which is a dirtier more hazardous fuel. People using gel fuel and pourable gel fuel have also noted unpleasant odour that is created by burning gel fuel, pure ethanol like Bio Flame is completely odorless, so you can spend your time enjoying the warmth of natural fire and not thinking about the smell! For more information on recalls of gel fuel by Sunjel, Real Flame, Fire Go and OZOFire please visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11315.htmFuel And Fire Frequently Asked Questions What Type Of Fuel Do Bio Fireplaces Use? Why Is It Known As A "Green Fuel"?Gel Fuel Ethanol Fireplace Store contemporary fireplaces burn a clean and natural fuel known as denatured ethanol or ethyl alcohol. Denatured ethanol is a green fuel because it is carbon neutral and safe for the environment. Unlike fossil fuels which are "unearthed" from the ground, ethanol is sourced from plants such as sugar cane, corn, bananas and potatoes. The carbon contained in this fuel has been absorbed by the plants it is sourced from, and thus by burning this fuel you are simply recycling the same carbon back into the atmosphere, making it environmentally neutral. The burning of ethanol and denatured ethanol produces only small amounts of CO/CO2 carbon dioxide and water vapor which enables the fireplaces that burn this fuel to go unvented to the outside. Unlike the common fireplace, the burning of bio fuel does not spit out sparks, it leaves no ash or soot and does not create any odor. Once the fuel has been consumed, there is nothing to clean. The fuel is commercially available around the world in liquid form, as well as in a gel fuel form. Denatured ethanol is often also refereed to as denatured alcohol, methylated spirits and bio ethanol. Unlike pure ethanol, denatured ethanol is modified by ethanol producers to avoid human consumption. Are The Fireplaces That Burn Ethanol Safe?The burner elements in all Gel Fuel Ethanol Fireplace Store fireplace units as well as most other units on the market are made of 304 grade stainless steel. These burners have been specially designed to contain the fuel in a burning state within the safe confines of the fireplace enclosure. The fireplace should never be left unattended while the fuel is burning and, like any regular fireplace, a fire extinguisher should be kept within a reasonable distance in case it may be needed. Furthermore, you should never refill or add fuel to a fireplace while its still burning or still hot, as this could cause the fuel to ignite while you are still pouring it. All burner elements on Gel Fuel Ethanol Fireplace Store fireplaces have a built in manual shut off mechanism that will cut off the oxygen supply to the fuel, thus putting the fire out. How / Where Do I Store The Fuel?Denatured ethanol or bio fuel is a flammable, class 3 liquid and should be stored in accordance with the standards set forth by the authorities in your region. It is important to become familiar with the regulations in your country so you can safely store and use this fuel. How Long Does The Fuel Last?The burn time of denatured ethanol will vary depending on the fuel surface area of the burner that is is placed in and the setting of the flame control mechanism. However on average the fuel consumption is between 0.5L - 1.0L per hour / 0.15G - 0.3G per hour. Thus, 2L of fuel will last between 3-5 hours. Will It Heat My Room?Bio fuel fireplaces are extremely efficient space heaters due to the fact that there is no heat loss due to venting to the outside. The amount of space the fireplace will heat depending on the size of the burners, however an average bio fuel / gel fuel fireplace can comfortably heat an area of up to 350sq ft. It is also important that bio fuel fireplaces should not be installed in very small rooms, like bathrooms or small bedrooms. In addition, the installation of such a fireplace may require prior approval by your local building authority or fire department in order to ensure it will comply with local regulations. Can You Turn The Fire Off Before The Fuel Is Spent?Yes, many burner units like our ventless fireplaces have a manual shut off cover that slides over the burner opening to cut off the oxygen supply to the fuel. For units that use individual burner cups to contain the fuel, a "flame killer" device on a long handle is provided to put out the flames (much like a candle flame killer). |
