Bio Ethanol Fireplaces? Can one use the standard ethanol found at gas stations or must one use the special CO-Z bio ethanol?
1412061
never use ethanol from the gas station for any kind of fireplace operation. the ethanol from gas stations is not fully ethanol its a mixture of ethanol and gasoline so it will let off harmful carcinogens where as full bio fuels do not you would need to use an ethanol formulated like the coz fuel
1412062
Absolutely not! Never use vehicle fuel for an indoor fire. Bio ethanol fuel that is formulated for indoor use gives off no harmful chemicals. Ethanol purchased from a gas station could contain gasoline (such as E-85 ethanol which contains 15% unleaded fuel for highway vehicles). Such fuels would fill your home with toxic gasses, many of which are colorless and odorless. Do not take any chances.
564827
I only use ethanol free gasoline for this reason. Ethanol is highly corrosive - thank you congressman!
1166716
That fuel has such a high content of ethanol, that I question how many cars are really set up to run it without long term negative effects. Even 10% ethanol blends are extremely hygroscopic.
1076421
Any retailer that carries them will have the fuel cells. Nothing wrong with using charcoal and wood. At most hardware stores you can get those firestarters. The fuel cells seem to be sawdust with wax as a binder.
1232653
You can, but when you burn the wood or what ever you burn. It will make the glass all dirty. This is meant for gas or propane fires.
2155381
No it cannot. Called Weber as I have natural gas at my home, but access is hard so thought buy and use a conversion kit. Weber said they do not have this, safety reasons? I ordered the EP 330 color SMOKE, rare find at ABT 5.14.2014, on sale now for 758.00 but have to ask! Cant wait!!!
1148964
Use premium gasoline and if you can't get non-ethanol use a fuel stabilizer additive.
1112025
Here's the trick. Small, high compression engines like chain saws and weed eaters are designed to run 87 with no ethanol. Except in most places this doesn't exist anymore. Ethanol is added in just about all gas except the highest octanes at some gas stations (that's the way it is here in Wisconsin anyway). Running ethanol in your small engine will very likely cause damage to it. So the really important thing is to use gas with no ethanol no more than a two months old. In order to do that you may have to use a higher octane depending on where you live and what's available to you. My next chain saw may very well be electric. These small gas engines are touchy.
1354400
Hello,I use regular wood or charcoal. I'm sure you can use just about anything.
68085
All outdoor power equipment is negatively impacted by ethanol, regardless of brand. You can use ethanol free 50:1 mix but that can get expensive. Other then that, use stabil and don't put fuel older than 2 months into any of your equipment.
1612431
I use Lucas as an additive. If your car has been sitting up that long with out being driven or cranked in a year. I would drain all fluids. The ethanol they have in fuel now will mess up your injectors.
395614
I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this stove and its attachments. Happy cooking! I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this... » Read More I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this stove and its attachments. Happy cooking! « Show Less
68091
That's all I use and haven't had any issues. I make sure to use fresh fuel (89 octane-mid grade) and treat with startron for storage. I'm sure the fuel system is ethanol safe as are all IC engines and fuel systems made today. If you have easy access to non oxygenated fuel, of course that would be preferable.
1918314
That would be the best if you can get it. If not, use the highest octane of ethanol gas.
132027
We used this in 2013 with the new fuels that had the10% ethanol in them. We didn't have a problem. I think after this product makes the hard coating it does not matter.
725503
This is what I just read from Carter's description on Summit. If it will stand up to ethanol, biodiesel should be no problem at all. These universal rotary vane electric fuel pumps from Carter operate using leaded and unleaded gasoline, gasohol, and fuel boosters. They have an internal pressure-regulating valve, and feature free-flow fuel delivery. These pumps have no points to burn out, and no shaft seals to leak or deteriorate.
127029
This gas is specifically for those stoves that require Butane/Propane mixed gas. It is a bit too expensive for general use, rather than pure propane which is much cheaper. IIRC the thread is proprietary to Butane/Propane stoves only. So the manufacturer is not the issue, the type of gas required is.