Gel Fuel Fireplace

What you need to know about a gel fuel fireplace

Chances are if you are considering adding a gel fuel fireplace to your home, you have some questions. Here's what you need to know about a gel fuel fireplace before you purchase one.

How does a gel fuel fireplace work?

A gel fuel fireplace burns an all-natural, gelled alcohol. You simply light a can of this fuel and enjoy the fire your gel fuel fireplace produces.

Is a gel fuel fireplace safe?

Yes, a gel fuel fireplace is safe. The fuel that a gel fuel fireplace uses is efficient and ecologically safe. Testing has shown that the air quality of the room with a gel fuel fireplace falls within the standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Is a gel fuel fireplace hard to use?

No. A gel fuel fireplace actually eliminates a lot of the hassles associated with a traditional unit.

How much heat does a gel fuel fireplace provide?

While a gel fuel fireplace is not designed to be used as a primary heating source, it will produce extra warmth for your home. Each can of gel produces up to 3,000 BTUs an hour. Considering that you can burn as many as three cans at a time, your gel fuel fireplace could potentially generate about 9,000 BTUs.

Is a gel fuel fireplace efficient?

A can of gel typically burns for about two or three hours in the gel fuel fireplace and can be reused until empty. The cost of a can of fuel for a gel fuel fireplace works out to be approximately $.80 per hour.

It's important to realize that most people burn at least two cans, if not three cans, on their gel fuel fireplace at a time. To conserve fuel, simply shut down the fire on your gel fuel fireplace and replace the lid.

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