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Bio Fuel Fireplaces
An Alternate Heat Source
Introduction: In the world order of energy conservation and environmental protection a new type of fireplace has been introduced. Homeowners have had many different choices of fireplace designs and types to choose from. Now there is a new one, the bio fuel fireplace.
Although homeowners can still choose to have a
traditional fireplace built permanently in their
homes, those with smaller homes such as an
apartment can opt for the portable or wall mounted
and eco-friendly fireplaces. These new bio fuel
fireplaces are equally as beautiful as traditional
fireplaces and are capable of providing sufficient
heat.
The bio fuel fireplace is ideal for smaller homes
such as apartments and condos and smaller areas
such as bedrooms. They are also great for people
with allergies. If you haven’t been paying
attention, the bio fuel fireplace is taking the
place of gas fireplaces in apartments and condos
because they are much less costly and are easy to
install as a DIY project.
The big difference of bio fuel fireplace from the
traditional type is the absence of a chimney.
Unlike the wood burning fireplace or gas burning
fireplace, this type of fireplace burns bio fuel
which does not require a chimney. This means that
they are environment friendly and are an
alternative to the more expensive fossil fuel or
electric fireplace.
Bio fuel is a well known renewable form of fuel
that does not pose hazards to the environment. The
reason is that bio fuel can be produced by using
agricultural crops such as fruits, grains,
potatoes, sugar beets and corn. Bio fuel
ingredients are readily available in most local
areas so there will always be a steady supply in
the future.
In addition to being environment friendly,
bio fuel has many other advantages:
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It is more energy efficient than wood by 40 %. A
quart of bio fuel can burn for two to four hours.
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Bio fuel does not emit smoke or unpleasant odor. It
only produces steam and a little amount of carbon
dioxide.
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There are no ashes left after burning which
eliminates any mess to clean.
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It produces the same warmth as a traditional
fireplace.
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Installation is easily done by the homeowner.
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No maintenance required because there are no ashes
and dirt.
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Can supplement any type of heating system.
Caution Note As a note of caution you will need to open a window to provide a little additional ventilation.
Bio fuel fireplaces normally a box type designed
with a cover and can be moved from one place to
another. Some models can be wall mounted making
them ideal for areas with limited floor space.
Because they are movable, they are more convenient
to use.
Homeowners can also choose different design and
material for the firebox such as stainless steel or
a combination of wood and steel or they can be
customized to suit your tastes and needs. A bio
fuel fireplace can be a great addition to your home
and it can also provide an adequate amount of heat
for a small room. The cost of bio fuel fireplaces
can run as low as $200 up to $600 depending on the
size and the design you choose. The wall mounted
fireplace model is easy to install.
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