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Real Flame Premium Gel Fuel 12 Pack
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An Insightful Guide to Understanding Fireplace Gel
Fireplace gel is a popular alternative fuel source to wood, gas and electricity. It is made to use in all types of gel fireplaces including traditional, tabletop, wall, corner models and it is practical for both indoor and outdoor use. Fireplace gel provides an environmentally-friendly flame to offer heat and ambiance in any room, even in the smallest spaces.
What is Fireplace Gel Made Of?
Are you wondering how you can burn something yet not affect the air in the room and do no damage to the environment? Fireplace gel is made out of either ethanol alcohol or isopropyl alcohol that ultimately turns to tiny droplets of water when burned. Every company has their own special fireplace gel recipe so they vary in burn time and productivity. Some will even contain sea salt which makes the flame crackle like a real fire.
As a rule, the thicker the gel is, the longer it will burn however, gels that are thinner will burn a lot hotter and faster. Prior to production fireplace gel has to be approved by the EPA and the OSHA to meet quality and safety standards for both the air within the home as well as the environment.
During production, the gel is injected very carefully into a can. Each can traditionally holds enough fireplace gel to burn for right around two to three hours depending on the chemistry of the substance. This basically breaks down to about $1 per hour for most brands. The flame produced by gel fuel is not 100 percent clean however, it is designed to produce the most minimum amount of odor and carbon dioxide possible.
There are also some types of fireplace gels that are made in pourable forms rather than as a solid. Some fireplaces are specifically designed so that the gel can simply be poured right into containers in the fireplace so canisters never have to be removed. Depending on the variety, this type of gel fuel will burn anywhere from two to four hours.
Uses
There are a multitude of fireplaces and pits that utilize gel for fuel. Some are designed to replicate wood while others are simply steel or brushed chrome that house the flame. Many canister holders look so similar to wood that they even come with a lava rock and a grate to add to the aesthetics.
You will also find that some fireplace gel contains citronella which is perfect for burning outside because it helps to keep bags and flying insects from crashing your party.
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