Bio-ethanol fuel is a relatively new advancement in fuel technology. In an age where awareness of environmental impact is at an all-time high, it’s definitely set to become a key fuel source of the future. In fact, since 2007, production of bio-ethanol has more than doubled in America alone. It’s being used to fuel cars, lightweight aircraft, and now even fireplaces. So let’s take an in-depth look at the advantages of bio-ethanol and what exactly bio-ethanol fuelled fireplaces can offer you, to help you make an informed decision.
Typically, bio-ethanol fuel is used as an environmentally-friendly substitute to petroleum. That makes sense. Where petrol pollutes the environment when it’s burnt, bio-ethanol is clean burning. The whole process is basically a life cycle, where CO2 feeds the plants, the by-products of which are fermented into ethanol. This ethanol, or bio-ethanol, is then burnt as fuel, releasing CO2 back into the atmosphere, which feeds the plants…
You get the picture. Production of bio-ethanol isn’t limited to any particular type of plant by-product either. While sugar and starch components are the staple ingredients, it can also be created from potatoes, beetroot, or corn. Incredibly, in some countries, they have even used bananas or milk! And since it comes from such renewable sources, it can be considered a renewable energy which offsets the CO2 it emits into the atmosphere. Some researchers have even suggested that greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by a colossal 90% by using bio-ethanol – even conservative estimates in Europe suggest a remarkable 35-65% reduction relative to the processes used to create it. Brilliant news if you’re trying to go green.
And a good place to start is with your heating. If you’re looking to lower your carbon emissions and reduce that carbon footprint, a bio-ethanol fireplace would make a great supplement to your existing heating sources. Fireplaces running on bio-ethanol have many advantages to them, not least how convenient they are to maintain. Their efficient, clean burning nature means there’s no soot to sweep away once you’re finished using it. There’s no smoke either, so you won’t need a flue or chimney in your home to take advantage of the benefits of a bio-ethanol fireplace. What that equals is less energy waste in the long run as, since heat isn’t escaping up the spout, the fire is better at keeping the heat in the room. Perfect as winter approaches.
The EcoSmart bio-ethanol fireplaces we provide here at RealFlame run on E-NRG liquid fuel. This particular type of fuel will burn for between 7 and 20 hours, depending on your heat setting, producing a bright and hypnotically energetic flame, retaining all the romance of an open fire with the added bonus of being environmentally-friendly. It’s the ideal alternative for locations without a flue, or where using gas and electric is not an option. Of course the bonus of paying for your energy usage up-front means no nasty bills at the end of the month. And while the initial cost may seem higher compared to traditional fuels like gas and electric, with bio-ethanol fireplaces the power is in your hands. Not only do you get more heat for your money, as we’ve already seen, but by simply adjusting the size of the flame you retain control over your fuel consumption and running costs.
Here at RealFlame we can install your bio-ethanol fireplace for you. But whatever fire takes your fancy, whether gas, electric, wood or bio-ethanol, if you need fireplace installation in London look no further than RealFlame. Simply contact us today on 0207 731 5025 or email sales@realflame.co.uk and our experienced team will be happy to help you find the right fireplace for you.
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