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May 5th, 2010

Gel or Liquid?

Gel Ethanol Fireplace

Liquid Ethanol Fireplace

After a lot of research, you have decided that you would like to purchase an ethanol fireplace. Now you can start thinking of the best design. You just found the one you like and then you realise there are two versions of the same fireplace, a gel and a liquid version, now what to do?

We have created a comparison list to make your decision easier.

Feature	Gel ethanol fireplace	Liquid ethanol fireplace

Burning time	1 to 1.5 hours when using 450m – 500ml reservoirs. 2 to 2.5 hours when using 250ml reservoirs.	Similar to gel version if using standard reservoirs (see gel version). Up to 6 hours only if using a special compartment specially designed, prices start from around £500 for the unit alone.
Crackling sound	Yes	No, but flames sound
Cleaning needed	Every so often	No
Easy to refill	Yes	Yes
Colour of flames	Yellow	Blue/ Yellow
Heat	Equivalent of 900 watts for every 500ml reservoir, therefore if using 3 reservoirs, heat output around 2700watts, similar to an electric heater.	Depends on the size of the reservoir, the bigger the more heat it produces/ more fuel is consumes.
Other	Unit prices are usually more affordable than liquid versions.
		Liquid is very similar to water, therefore needs extra care to avoid confusion.
	The UK market offers a more affordable prices for gel ethanol refills than liquid ethanol.
	Gel ethanol fireplaces have been in use for more than 20 years.	Relatively new product.

We really hope this chart helps you decide the right type of ethanol fireplace for you.

Whatever you choose, an ethanol fireplace will add style and atmosphere to any room in your home.

Candela Interiors

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