Bio-Ethanol Vs. Gel Alcohol For Indoor Fire Features, and Which One’s For You!

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Bio-Ethanol Vs Gel AlcoholRound 1

Bio-ethanol burns thinner and creates playful flame that burn much hotter (at 4kBTUs vs 2.5kBTUs). Gel Alcohol does provide a more traditional fire with thick, robust, and crackling flames.

Flame Type

Bio-Ethanol Vs Gel AlcoholRound 2

Both fuel sources are easy enough to start - you just light them and watch them go. However, bio-ethanol can take up to 15 minutes to reach its maximum heat and light potential, where alcohol gel only takes 30 seconds to burn at it’s hottest and brightest.

Start Time

Bio-Ethanol Vs Gel AlcoholRound 3

In a standard fire fixture, 1 quart of Bio-Ethanol fuel will give you 4-5 hours. While, 1 quart of Gel Alcohol will get you only 2-3 hours. Reloading on the other had goes in favor of Gel Alcohol, with its simple can replacement.

Refuel Requirements

Final ResultsWinner – What Works For You

Flame Type

Start Time

Reload Req.

Bio-Ethanol

Thin/Playful

15min to Full Flame

Must Soak Element

Gel AlcoholThick/Crackling

30sec to Full Flame

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