Synthetic fireplaces, also called ventless fireplaces, are a recent development that is beginning to gain lots of acceptance. Using a compound called gel fuel, which is generally an isopropyl alcohol based substance, ventless fireplaces are still able to deliver not just the aesthetic value of a normal fireplace, but can also house the fire itself.
How is that possible, since artificial fireplaces do not use a vent? That's where the isopropyl alcohol comes in handy. Because of the molecular structure of the isopropyl alcohol molecule, when combusted, it doesn't produce any damaging or hazardous smoke. It burns purely, not giving off any smells or damaging 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 folks who want the beauty and aesthetic value of an inside fire, but don't have a conventional fireplace an artificial fireplace can be an excellent path to take. They are pretty inexpensive to buy and don't require any installation generally, unless you purchase the in-wall model. Most slide nicely and seamlessly up against the wall and bring a home the beauty of a traditional fireplace, and the power to house real fire without having to fool 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 plan on using your artificial fireplace frequently you will want to take that factor into consideration. But apart from that, ventless fireplaces are an awesome invention, cheaply and easily bringing the beauty of a nice fire into your home.
How is that possible, since artificial fireplaces do not use a vent? That's where the isopropyl alcohol comes in handy. Because of the molecular structure of the isopropyl alcohol molecule, when combusted, it doesn't produce any damaging or hazardous smoke. It burns purely, not giving off any smells or damaging 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 folks who want the beauty and aesthetic value of an inside fire, but don't have a conventional fireplace an artificial fireplace can be an excellent path to take. They are pretty inexpensive to buy and don't require any installation generally, unless you purchase the in-wall model. Most slide nicely and seamlessly up against the wall and bring a home the beauty of a traditional fireplace, and the power to house real fire without having to fool 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 plan on using your artificial fireplace frequently you will want to take that factor into consideration. But apart from that, ventless fireplaces are an awesome invention, cheaply and easily bringing the beauty of a nice fire into your home.
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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.
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