Bio Ethenol Fuel

[tafelberg]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/1-liter-stainless-steel-burner-bio-ethanol/dp/B0062OJDQ0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kh_4

 

So here's the thing, I've been looking at something like this to put inside my dead stove in the boatman's cabin.

 

These things do not need a flu or anything like that (but I would imagine need ventilation) hence taking the glass out of said stove and putting some metal gauze in instead would be the order of the day.

 

Anyone any ideas why this would not work?

[Beaker]

It may work OK, but I'd be more worried about the running costs.

[Trento]

Without a flue, I would be more worried about the carbon monoxide produced.

[John Williamson 1955]

You may also have trouble with the BSS. It would probably come under the same rules as petrol stoves, as the fuel has a similar flash point and volatility.

 

The fuel's also about 2 1/2 times the cost of petrol or diesel, with about 2/3rds of the heat capability. If you don't have a flue, it'll also be putting about half a litre of water into the air per litre of fuel.

 

You'd be better off using a paraffin heater, unless it's purely for decorative purposes. Incidentally, B&Q sell the same unit and the fuel to go with it, and they look 'orribly flimsy.

 

Bye!

 

John.

[Paul's Nulife4-2]

Yes,Totally agree with above,,

We took one to a BBQ earlier in year, (yes it rained).

Cheap to buy,looks great,a bit of heat yep,but Expensive to run,

'So for that reason,ime out.'

[tafelberg]

I'm talking about actually putting it in the stove! But I do see what you mean about expensive to run.....

[onionbargee]

you will be burning a fuel thats equal or more expensive than petrol.

[J R ALSOP]

Don't do it.

[Glynn]

I posted a similar topic as link below

 

This fuel doesnt give much heat , I doubt itmwould be anynhazzard either, as would anyone who has actually seen it burning

 

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=59391#entry1128040

[onionbargee]

why can't you bring your backcabin range back to life ?

[Mike Tee]

Doesn't this fuel produce loads of condensation?

[Paul's Nulife4-2]

Doesn't this fuel produce loads of condensation?

Actually that's a good point,I don't know, but I do know that this burner (not even going to call it a heater) hadn't got a lot going for it !.

[onionbargee]

basically it's putting a tin of petrol in your stove !

[Paul's Nulife4-2]

Off topic,,,(I can't help but smile when I see your new Avatar O B )

Edited November 24, 2013 by Paul's Nulife4-2