About the Fires

• Smart Fires
• Why EcoSmart
• Standards Testing & Safety
• Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

About the Fuel

• What is The Fuel
• Efficiency
• Ventilation
• Storage and Handling
• Where to Buy

About the Designers

• Marc Philipp Veenendaal
• Paul Cohen
• Joseph Licciardi
• John Dimopoulos

FAQ's

• Questions About the Fire
• Questions About the Fuel

Questions About the Fuel

How long will Denatured Ethanol burn for?

In general 5 Litres OR 11⁄4 Gal of fuel would last from 7 hours on MAX and up to 20 hours on MIN setting.

Is Denatured Ethanol environmentally friendly?

Denatured Ethanol is classed as being easily biodegradable; miscible in water and when it burns the residual emission is carbon dioxide and water steam. It is completely composed of biological products resulting in a neutral ecological balance.

Some fuels are better than others, it’s important to source information on the best fuel in your area you’re your local retailer/distributor.

What is Denatured Ethanol?

Ethanol is an absolute alcohol, produced by the fermentation of sugars originating from agricultural and forestry products; mainly sugarcane, potatoes, bananas, beetroot and recently from cereals such as wheat. In accordance with various global regulations Ethanol (100% alcohol) cannot be sold in its purest form to avoid human consumption. Ethanol producers de-nature ethanol with various substances for re-sale purposes and it is then called Denatured Ethanol.

How much does it cost to run?

The cost of 1 litre of Denatured Ethanol varies depending on place and quantity of purchase. On average you look at AU$2.50 per litre so if you are running your fire on medium and on 2 litres, this is a cost equivalent to having a couple of cappuccinos each evening!

What are the emissions when burning Denatured Ethanol?

The result of combustion of Denatured Ethanol is water, steam and carbon dioxide. The ratio of CO/CO2 passes standards for flue less gas fireplaces and the amount of Carbon Monoxide is negligible.

How do you store Denatured Ethanol?

Denatured Ethanol is classified as a Flammable Liquid Class 3, PG II and is regulated by various standards around the world. You must familiarise yourself and comply with these regulations in order to safely and legally store, handle, decant and use this fuel.

Does it smell?

There is no smell whilst the EcoSmart™ Fire is burning. There is a slight smell once the flame is extinguished – similar to when you blow out a candle. The smell will soon dissipate into the air.