Artificial fireplaces, often referred to as ventless fireplaces, are a development that's starting to gain tons of popularity. Utilizing a compound known as gel fuel, which is in general an isopropyl alcohol based fuel, artificial fireplaces are still able to deliver not simply the aesthetic value of a standard fireplace, but can also contain the fire itself.
How's that possible, since artificial fireplaces don't have a vent? This is where the isopropyl alcohol is useful. Due to the molecular structure of isopropyl alchohol, when it burns, it does not produce any toxic or dangerous fumes. It burns pure, not giving off any scents or harmful chemicals.
Cans of gel fuel are placed in the artificial fireplace's aparatus, and then lit on fire. Each can burns for roughly three hours and provides both the beauty and heat that comes from a fire. Though not nearly as warm as a normal fireplace that burns either wood or natural gas, gel fuel still puts out a reasonably high level of BTUs.
For people who like the beauty and aesthetic value of an indoor fire, but do not have a fireplace, an artificial fireplace can be a great way to go. They're fairly cheap to buy and do not need any installation usually, unless you buy the in-wall variety. Most slide nicely and neatly up against the wall and give a home the beauty of a conventional fireplace, and the ability to house real fire without needing to mess around with installing a vent.
The sole possible downside that I can find to an artificial fireplace is that gel fuel can be costlier than wood or natural gas. So if you're planning on using your artificial fireplace often, you'll be wanting to take that factor into consideration. But other than that, ventless fireplaces are an awesome invention, reasonably and easily bringing the beauty of a nice fire indoors.
How's that possible, since artificial fireplaces don't have a vent? This is where the isopropyl alcohol is useful. Due to the molecular structure of isopropyl alchohol, when it burns, it does not produce any toxic or dangerous fumes. It burns pure, not giving off any scents or harmful chemicals.
Cans of gel fuel are placed in the artificial fireplace's aparatus, and then lit on fire. Each can burns for roughly three hours and provides both the beauty and heat that comes from a fire. Though not nearly as warm as a normal fireplace that burns either wood or natural gas, gel fuel still puts out a reasonably high level of BTUs.
For people who like the beauty and aesthetic value of an indoor fire, but do not have a fireplace, an artificial fireplace can be a great way to go. They're fairly cheap to buy and do not need any installation usually, unless you buy the in-wall variety. Most slide nicely and neatly up against the wall and give a home the beauty of a conventional fireplace, and the ability to house real fire without needing to mess around with installing a vent.
The sole possible downside that I can find to an artificial fireplace is that gel fuel can be costlier than wood or natural gas. So if you're planning on using your artificial fireplace often, you'll be wanting to take that factor into consideration. But other than that, ventless fireplaces are an awesome invention, reasonably and easily bringing the beauty of a nice fire indoors.
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If you aren't yet convinced, check out a few of these pretty ventless fireplace examples. For cheap gel fuel, check out how to make gel fuel.