Using alcohol as a fuel source | Colsen Fire Pit (2024)

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Using alcohol as a fuel source | Colsen Fire Pit? ›

Use our 91% Isopropyl Alcohol and fill your fire pit no more than around 1 inch from the border. Light it using a long lighter (the ones used for a grill). Once it's on, enjoy!

Using denatured alcohol is perfectly acceptable for bioethanol fireplaces and recommended. Check the purity of your bioethanol fuel for a longer and cleaner burn.

A: It is safe to use indoors if used with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) as fuel, and when used in an area that is ventilated. This should not trigger the smoke detectors or fire alarm as rubbing alcohol burns clean, with no smoke or odor output.

about what to use in these fire pits. Uh, the most common thing is using isopropyl alcohol. People ask which percent, so I showed these two different ones. So you can kind of see this one is 91%.

2 ounces of alcohol will burn for 10-15 minutes, depending on the type of alcohol you burn.

Alcohol needs twice as much by volume as gasoline to run at stoichiometric ratios. The computer programming for most gasoline engines is not adaptable enough to do this. ”Flexfuel” vehicles can. Alcohol has VERY poor vaporization characteristics when cold.

Ethanol blended gasoline can cause serious engine damage when used regularly. It is corrosive and highly water soluble, often leading to storage problems. If left, water in the fuel system can cause rusting, fuel degradation and other problems. Ethanol fuel is also associated with microbial contamination.

Place your firepit (above the base included on package) on a stable surface away from anything flammable to avoid accidents. Use our 91% Isopropyl Alcohol and fill your fire pit no more than around 1 inch from the border. Light it using a long lighter (the ones used for a grill). Once it's on, enjoy!

If cooking, food will taste harshly biter which may be harmful if digested. We and the manufacturer does not recommend using ethanol fireplace or fuel for cooking or roasting food.

Isopropyl alcohol can react with air and oxygen over time to form unstable peroxides that can explode.

Is rubbing alcohol the same as isopropyl alcohol? ›

No – isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol are not the same thing. Isopropyl alcohol is pure alcohol and is a colorless liquid with a musty, sharp odor. There are no other ingredients in a bottle of isopropyl alcohol. By contrast, rubbing alcohol contains isopropyl alcohol among other ingredients, such as water.

Fuel Choices for Indoor Fire Pits

One of the most popular choices for indoor settings is ethanol or alcohol-based fuels. These fuels are renowned for their ability to burn cleanly.

If you want to reduce fire pit smoke, then don't burn anything other than your seasoned hardwood! Don't throw empty packets, garden waste, newspapers, cardboard boxes, or anything else in there. These all burn very inefficiently and will produce a lot of smoke.

While some fuels out there produce carbon monoxide as a by-product of burning, isopropyl alcohol does not. It is a 100% combustible fuel. However, any fuel in the entire world, even isopropyl alcohol, will begin to produce soot and carbon monoxide given that the space is too small and poorly ventilated.

Don't dispose of ashes immediately after extinguishing the fire. Let them cool completely before properly discarding them in a metal container or putting them to use in your garden or yard. Don't leave the fire pit burning overnight or when you're leaving the area.

Propane: Yes, it's faster, burns hotter, and is way more fun to cook on.

Methylated spirits, like bioethanol, is another type of denatured alcohol. In this case the ethanol is denatured with methanol. Methylated spirits are widely available and can be found in most stores.

Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) is a renewable fuel that can be made from various plant materials, collectively known as “biomass.” Ethanol is an alcohol used as a blending agent with gasoline to increase octane and cut down carbon monoxide and other smog-causing emissions.

Alcohol-based fuels have been used in automotive applications for a long time, particularly as high-octane fuels for racing cars. They burn more completely and thus produce lower emissions, although they are still hydrocarbon fuels. Two types of alcohol are distinguished: ethanol and methanol.

Two popular options, bio ethanol and isopropyl alcohol, often vie for attention. While both offer their own advantages, this blog post aims to highlight why bio ethanol is a safer and cleaner choice, emphasizing factors such as emissions, residue, and overall performance.