Bio-ethanol fireplaces provide an eco-friendly, attractive and innovative alternative to traditional solid fuel or gas fireplaces. With bio-ethanol fueled fireplaces, you can enjoy the atmospheric flicker and glow of a real flame but without the undesirable residue, toxins and by-products of fossil fuels and solid fuels.
These days, with homes readily fitted with modern central heating systems, fireplaces are often desired for the charm and ambience they offer to a space, rather than their heat output. Whilst bio-ethanol fires do produce some heat, their value in a space has much more to do with their character and aesthetic appeal. Available in a wide variety of styles – including both fixed and portable units – these are simple to install, maintain and operate.
Bio-ethanol fireplaces are fueled by bio-ethanol – a form of alcohol produced from fermented plant life and organic matter. This is a highly renewable, eco-friendly source of fuel which also has a very clean burn, outputting nothing more than minimal carbon dioxide and vapour. As well as being a green form of energy, this also means that flues and chimneys aren’t necessary for this type of fire.
In terms of operation, there are two main kinds of bio-ethanol fireplace:
With a manual bio-ethanol fire, the vapours from the bio-ethanol fuel are manually ignited, using either a long lighter or a fireplace match. To control the size of the flames, the burner lid can be incrementally opened, with a fully opened position creating the largest flames and fully closing the lid – and thus cutting off the supply of oxygen – extinguishing the flame completely. When the fuel burns out, you simply need to refill the fuel container when cool which, although it can be a little fiddly, is a straightforward process.
Manual fires tend to be smaller in size than automatics and, thanks to their independence from electricity and gas lines, can even be portable.
Automatic bio-ethanol fireplaces work along much the same principles as their manual counterparts, with the exception of how they’re controlled. With automatic fires, there is an ignition coil which lights the fuel vapours; this can be remotely operated, igniting flames easily at the tap of a button. The fires will also offer a variety of settings for altering flame height and subsequent heat output. For ease of use and convenience, you can generally connect and operate your fireplace from smart devices.
Automatic bio-ethanol fireplaces tend to be higher-end and larger in size than manual types. They can even be connected to a building’s automation system for flawless functionality in commercial or domestic properties. Thanks to their larger size, automatics can also offer increased heat output which is comparable to traditional fuel fireplaces. At Enviro-Flame, we are specialist distributors of bio-ethanol fireplaces; these technologically advanced, attractive, automatic fires are sure to enhance any property.
Regardless of whether the fire you decide upon is a manual or automatic, there are many overarching advantages to bio-ethanol fireplaces. These include:
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