As long as the fireplaces are used according to instructions, you’re safe. Biofuel fireplaces are safe to use, indoors or outdoors – as long as they’re used properly.
Can you use ethanol fireplace inside?
“Ornamental stoves with ethanol-based firing are a source for pollutants in indoor air that are hazardous to one’s health. In order to guarantee an air quality level that does not pose a risk to human health, we advise avoiding the use of these devices in the interior of apartments.
Do I need a vent for a ethanol fireplace?
Ethanol fireplaces do not require a venting system with a chimney and/or flue as they do not emit the same level of harmful emissions that, for example, a woodburner could.
Do bio ethanol fires need ventilation?
Do I have to ventilate the room when the fire is on? 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.
Is ethanol fireplace toxic?
In conclusion, bioethanol fuel is a safe fuel to use, especially when compared to standard gas burning fireplaces and woodburning fireplaces. It emits no smoke or particles, just trace amounts of carbon dioxide that are no threat to you or your family.
What are the disadvantages of bioethanol?
Drawbacks of bioethanol include: The amount of arable land needed to grow the crops in order to produce a large amount of fuel is immense. This could greatly impact the biodiversity of our environment as we could see natural habitats being overrun, including forests.
How much does it cost to run an ethanol fireplace?
Bioethanol Fuel Cost
A liter of bioethanol costs $11 and burns for around four hours, making it cost around $2.75 per hour to keep your bioethanol fireplace running. For comparison, natural gas costs around $0.50 per hour, and propane costs around $1.60 per hour.
Can you put a TV above a bioethanol fireplace?
As there is no smoke given off by our bioethanol fires, you don’t need to worry about smoke damage to your TV. Nevertheless, we recommend that you only place a TV above a bio ethanol fireplace that has a closed top, such as our extremely popular wall mounted MARLOW.
Do bioethanol fireplaces smell?
No, bio ethanol fuel burns clean and doesn’t produce any smoke, odors, ash, or soot. When you extinguish your fire, you might notice a faint smell, similar to when blowing out a candle.
Are bioethanol fires healthy?
Combustion and its by products
The best thing about burning a bioethanol fuel is that no dangerous particles and fumes are produced. As a consequence, there is no negative influence on the air quality.
Do bioethanol fires crackle?
Bioethanol fires provide the look of ‘real’ flames, have a lower (and adjustable) heat output and don’t need a chimney. There is something missing, they don’t have the smell or noise of a crackling log fire, but they get close to meeting that primordial need.
Do bioethanol fires heat a room?
However, what we can say is that an Imagin Bioethanol fireplace will heat an average sized living room by around 3 to 5 degrees. This is approximately the same as having an electric heater on a medium setting. You can of course adjust many of the Biofires so that the flame is larger or smaller.
Are ethanol fireplaces warm?
Are Ethanol Fireplaces Warm? Ethanol fireplaces are very aesthetically pleasing, but they are also great at producing heat. There are many different models of burners which will have a larger or smaller flame, which will impact the heat output.
How long do bio ethanol fires last?
around 3 hours
Typically, a litre of biofuel will burn for around 3 hours or more. The time varies according to how fully open you have the opening of the steel fuel box. When opened fully, fuel will be used at a faster rate than when it is only half opened.
How do you extinguish ethanol fire?
Use a CO2, halon, or dry chemical extinguisher that is marked B, C, BC, or ABC. An alcohol-type or alcohol-resistant (ARF) foam may be used to effectively combat fuel ethanol fires.
Is Bio ethanol cheaper than gas?
In comparison to the running costs of gas and wood burning fires, bio fuel fires are not expensive to run, and when compared with the operating costs of other fireplace types, bio fuel fires came out cheapest. However, the average running cost of any bioethanol fire can vary due to the 3 main factors of consumption.
