Ethanol Fireplace and Introduction

Introduction

An Ethanol Fireplace, also known as Bio-Ethanol Fireplace, is a fireplace where ethanol is burned instead of wood without the need of chimney. The fire produced is strong enough to heat up living area or any other room, while producing very little carbon dioxide or water byproducts.

Nowadays, with the advancement in technology there are many alternatives to get heat energy. And the most common one is ethanol fireplace. The article will cover all the information regarding ethanol fireplace.

• The more the advancement the more efficient, eco-friendly and affordable fireplace are available in market.
• An ethanol fireplace is without chimney and runs on the burning of ethanol fuel.

People start using ethanol for burning purposes as studies showed that bioethanol is highly flammable, but since it is prove that it is a clean-burning fuel, it is used as interior fires. On burning of ethanol no dangerous fume and gases are being produced only water and carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Therefore it doesn’t require any chimney of outlet. Check the Ethanol Fireplace pros.

Why ethanol is eco-friendly?

Here is why.

• Burning of ethanol is safe for your health and it doesn't pollute air, therefore it is eco-friendly.
• As a result of ethanol fuel combustion water, steam, and carbon dioxide are produced as a byproduct. The amount of CO₂ emitted by burning ethanol for 3 hours is almost equal to the amount of burning of 2 average candles.
• Biofuel is the cheapest burning fuel if we compare it’s operating cost with other burning resources like gas and wood.
• It produces a real flame; therefore a very slight smellof ethanol that can be felt as all burning items must produce a little smell. Its scent remains only for few minutes and it doesn’t bother people.
• Burning of wood and gas produce a little amount of carbon monoxide and other impurities that may pollute the environment but ethanol doesn’t produce such gases and dangerous fumes on burning.

The Environmental Protection Agency reported that, when wood or any wood material is being burnt it contains some toxic and dangerous substances on it.These include hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, sulphur oxide, benzene and formaldehyde. When a person inhales such dangerous gases on regular bases can be on high risk of lung disease. Children and seniors are at more risk.

The average operating cost of ethanol compared with other fuel sources:

• Ethanol cost $1.5/hrs.
• Wood cost $3.0 /hrs.
• Electric cost $2.0 /hrs.
• Gas cost $0.5 / hrs.

Ethanol Fireplace Pros

• No clean-up is required
• No sound pollution
• Eco-friendly
• Easy to use
• Cheap source of burning
• No chimney and out let is required
• Good and real heat is produced
• No harmful gases are produced

Portability

If you are beginner then here are some usage tips for you:

• If a fireplace is working then you should never pour additional fuel into it. Sometimes people ignore the directions and tips that cause a severe damage to them. So, while operating any open flame be careful.
• You should also avoid moving the fireplace while it is operational. It may cause serious burns because the freestanding items are too hot to handle.
• All the flammable items should be place at a good distance from fireplace.
• Never let your children near by a fireplace.
• You should never use gasoline or another kind of non-approved fuel in a bioethanol fireplace.
• A bioethanol fireplace is not for cooking food.