HISTORY OF ETHANOL FIREPLACES
Stemming from the ancient lantern, the idea of bio ethanol fireplaces was born. Less than a decade ago, ethanol fireplaces began appearing to market. First ethanol fireplaces have been simple and basic, with no fascinating designs and made from low quality parts. Since ethanol fireplaces were created in 2005, they have grown exponentially and are now used everywhere throughout the world. Current selection of ethanol fireplaces are made from one of the highest grades of steel and are offered in various types such as wall mounted, tabletop, floor standing, indoor and outdoor.
ARE BIO ETHANOL FIREPLACES SAFE
Bio ethanol fireplaces are even safer than traditional fireplaces. The fuel is a renewable energy source made from corn, potatoes, milk and rice, just to name a few ingredients. It is environmentally friendly and burns a clean flame as opposed to a traditional fireplace, which burns toxins and carcinogens into the air that are inhaled causing damage to your body. Ethanol Fireplaces burn clean, odorless and do not produce any harmful elements to endanger health. If compared to the automobile industry, bio ethanol fireplaces are line of eco-friendly hybrid supercars.
TESTED WORLD WIDE
The safety of the Ethanol Fireplaces have been thoroughly tested for hundreds of hours to ensure safety of every ethanol fireplace we offer. Moda Flame is one of the first ethanol fireplace manufacturers to offer a C-UL US listed ethanol fireplaces. Multiple standards have been performed thorough tests convening on CO and CO2 consumption levels, flame stability, wind aberrations, ignition safety, fuel efficiency, heat output, combustion characteristics, as well as operational features.
WARRANTY + INSURANCE
We only offer ethanol fireplaces that carry at least a full one year manufacturers warranty. Ethanol fireplace burner inserts are made of heavy grade stainless steel. They are polished for a striking appearance and will last a lifetime. Ethanol fireplace producers have an extensive quality control team to inspect every product during multiple points of craftsmanship to insure consistent results of perfection. Quality and assurance have been key points of ethanol fireplaces to insure satisfaction of every customer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bio ethanol is an absolute alcohol substance. The ethanol fuel is a renewable energy source primarily produced from domestic agricultural forestry of corn, potatoes, beetroots and wheat, just to name a few ingredients. Due to the nature of bio ethanol being 100% alcohol, it cannot be sold untainted to prevent human consumption. Consequently, ethanol manufacturers de-nature ethanol with a variation of odorless unpleasantly tasting flavors to create a pure alcohol substance into bio ethanol fireplace fuel. The bio ethanol fireplace fuel is also known as denatured ethanol.
Bio ethanol fireplace fuel is available everywhere. Our selection of bio ethanol fuel is carefully tested prior to offering it to the public to ensure best quality and value to each and every customer. However, if you choose to purchase fuel locally, you may do so. Ethanol fireplace fuel is sold in most Supermarkets, Hardware Stores, Petrol Stations, and Corner Shops. You may contact your local Fire Company to obtain more information about ethanol fuel supply service in your area.
Ethanol fireplaces do produce heat as the flame is generated from an organic fire. Heat is then captured in the room due to the element of being a ventless fireplace. This means, all heat that the ethanol fireplace produces will stay in the room rather than the traditional way of releasing in residual emission through a flue. The amount of heat produced varies from each fireplace. However, can provide up to 13,000 BTU or 3.5Kw/H of heating energy on a single burner. This is enough energy to heat approximately 400 square feet of living space.
Ethanol fireplaces are the simplest fireplaces to install. Ethanol fireplaces do not require flue, pipe connection, or construction as they are vent free fireplaces. Flexibility and versatility is what bio ethanol fireplaces exposition. With an ethanol fireplace, you can incorporate a real fire to any stage of a home. Weather to an apartment, condo, townhome or would like to add a fireplaces to your interior decoration of a restaurant, lounge or club, ethanol fireplaces can be included effortlessly.
Ethanol fireplaces are virtually assemble free. Nearly all table top ethanol fireplaces are assembled, just slide the ethanol burner insert and attach the safety glasses. Free standing ethanol fireplaces are simple 5 part assembly which require nothing more than a standard screw driver and 10 minutes. The wall mounted fireplaces require mounting on a wall. Installation varies from project, however ethanol fireplaces themselves are ready to use out of the box.
It varies from capacity of the ethanol burner insert and flame settings. In general a 1liter of bio ethanol fuel would last from 6 hours on maximum setting and up to 8 hours on minimum setting.
The result of combustion produces water, steam and carbon dioxide. It is the quantity of CO2 emitted by burning 3 hours of an ethanol fireplace is about equivalent to the amount of CO2 produced by burning 2 average candles.
Bio Ethanol is classified as being a recyclable energy source; mixable in water and during operation it burns the residual emission of carbon dioxide and water steam. It is entirely composed of biological products resulting in a neutral ecological balance.
Bio ethanol fireplace fuel should always be stored in its original container. The cap should be tightly sealed and the container should be stored in a cool, dry place and away from any heat or flame in a secure space that cannot be accessed by children or pets.
Absolutely! Ethanol fireplaces offer a variety of ethanol burner inserts. Converting a traditional wood, gel, and gas fireplace has never been easier to convert to an eco-friendly ethanol fireplace. If converting from gas or wood fireplaces, simply close the flue and disconnect previous gas line connections then place an ethanol burner insert into the fireplace and you are ready to enjoy a real fire without the fuss.
All ethanol fireplaces include stainless steel ethanol burner inserts for easy maintenance. Please deplete all the fuel in the ethanol burner insert and wait until it cools to room temperature. Once the burner is cooled it is ready to be cleaned by simple hot tap water and gentle soft cloth. Please remove the ceramic wool prior to washing the fireplace insert. Once dried, you can use any stainless steel cleaner to add shine.
Unlike wood burning fireplaces and firpits. Every ethanol fireplace includes a damper tool. The damper tool is designed to control the flame and extinguish it. The damper tool allows you to control the flame on most ethanol fireplace models and cut off the oxygen supply to turn off the fireplace. However, we recommend burning all the ethanol fireplace fuel out and should only manually turn off the flame if you need to.
In addition to being virtually a maintenance free fireplace, bio ethanol fireplaces do not have any smell. Bio ethanol fireplace fuel is denatured pure alcohol. Ethanol fuel is absolutely odorless, toxins free and do not emit any soot whatsoever. If you would like to enjoy the pleasure of an open fire just like an outdoor firepit or indoor fireplace ambiance without the unpleasant smell or clean up hassle, ethanol fireplaces is the right solution.
Yes, ethanol fireplaces can be used in every room as well as outdoors. Petite table top ethanol fireplaces have been replacing candles for indoor use and tiki torches for outdoor use. Larger floor standing ethanol fireplaces are safe to use in any room from bedroom, living, dining as well as patio to use as a firepit. Both table top personal fireplaces and free standing are easy to transport from one room to another. Wall mounted ethanol fireplaces, have been used in every room just like free standing. In addition they have become very popular in bathrooms next to jacuzzi bathtubs, offices, restaurants, lounges and bistros.