{"id":3596,"date":"2017-08-26T15:03:40","date_gmt":"2017-08-26T22:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/?p=3596"},"modified":"2023-04-27T17:03:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T00:03:47","slug":"bioethanol-vs-gel-fuel-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/bioethanol-vs-gel-fuel-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Tabletop Fireplaces: What is the Difference between Bioethanol Liquid Fuel and Gel Fuel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When shopping for a tabletop fireplace, you need to learn about the different ways such fireplaces are fueled. Most tabletop fireplaces use either bioethanol liquid fuel or alcohol gel fuel. I created an organized presentation of the differences between the two types of fuels.<\/p>\n<p><em>Two important considerations to note:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fueling methods for devices are not interchangeable.<\/strong> Tabletop fireplaces are designed specifically to utilize only one type of fuel. The owner\u2019s manual will specify which fuel to use.<\/li>\n<li>These fuels create REAL flames, just like those created by wood burning. Therefore, fuels and flames should be kept away from pets and children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3360\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/nu-flame-bio-ethanol-fireplace-fuel.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3360\" class=\"wp-image-3360\" title=\"Nu-Flame Bioethanol Indor or Outdoor fuel.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nu-flame-bio-ethanol-fireplace-fuel.jpg\" alt=\"Nu-Flame Bioethanol Indor or Outdoor fuel.\" width=\"230\" height=\"304\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nu-Flame Bioethanol Indor or Outdoor fuel.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/nu-flame-bio-ethanol-fireplace-fuel.html\">Nu-Flame Bioethanol Ethanol<\/a> is a popular brand of liquid fuel because it provides a beautiful flame and its bottles are fitted with valve inserts that prevent accidental ignition of fuel inside the bottles. It\u2019s made in the USA and available in 6- or 12-pack 1-liter bottles.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3599\" style=\"width: 462px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/real-flame-gel-fuel-12pk-16pk-24pk.html\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3599\" class=\"wp-image-3599\" title=\"Real Flame Gel Fuel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/real-flame-gel-fuel.jpg\" alt=\"Real Flame Gel Fuel\" width=\"452\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/real-flame-gel-fuel.jpg 704w, https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/real-flame-gel-fuel-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/real-flame-gel-fuel-359x300.jpg 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Real Flame Gel Fuel.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/real-flame-gel-fuel-12pk-16pk-24pk.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Real Flame Gel Fuel<\/a> is the leading brand of gel fuel on the market. It is made in the USA, and available in 12\/16\/24 packs.<\/p>\n<p>The fireplace professionals at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\">www.portablefireplace.com<\/a> are happy to answer your questions about fireplace fuels. They offer a wide array of beautiful fireplaces and supplies. In addition to portable fireplaces, they also sell free-standing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/all-electric-fireplaces\/\">electric fireplaces<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/wall-mounted-fireplaces\/\">wall-mounted fireplaces<\/a>, and a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/outdoor-heaters\/\">outdoor heaters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/fireplace-creates-too-much-smoke\/#more-2796\">Fireplace Creates Too Much Smoke: 5 Things to Solve Your Problem<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/guide-ethanol-fireplaces\/\">Guide to Ethanol Fireplaces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/most-asked-questions-about-electric-fireplaces\/\">The 10 Most Asked Questions About Electric Fireplaces<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Portablefireplace.com consultant, <a href=\"https:\/\/colleencochran.myportfolio.com\/\">Colleen Cochran<\/a>, is a writer and graphic artist who covers home and hearth design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When shopping for a tabletop fireplace, you need to learn about the different ways such fireplaces are fueled. 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