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Free 2-day shipping Not in stores. Sold and shipped by Lincoln's Department Store. Rachael Ray 1. Would these items work instead? Sterno Products. Coleman 2pk Propane Fuel Tank. Now if I mix per video with calcium it leaves very lil but still there doesn't put off smoke alarms as just burning alcohol does just wonder why an if anything I could do?
That's odd. That shouldn't happen. The only thing that sometimes gets left behind is a white soot from the chalk in the gel mixture. Is it a lot of black smoke or just little spurts here and there? That's partially what the gel is for.
It slows down the burn. The flames were pretty high also. How can I slow the burn down so I get longer burning time? I would try the gel however I'd have to take out the rocks every time I want to do a burn. Thanks Marcy. It's super easy, quick, and effective. I hope you can get the chalk working.
It's weird that not all chalks are the same. Hi there! Wanted to check in and say that for those thinking of trying the paraffin or soy wax versions - don't bother. I gave them a run through, and it gives off a noxious "just blew out a candle" scent as the wax burns. Quite a bit higher than gel fuels, so that should give a person pause if they have a smaller fireplace.
I would estimate the height of the flames at about 7" steady, " flickers. Don't use straight alcohol in a fireplace with a lower top, or you might well catch something on fire or warp it. I can say however if you have the right setup, that it burns beautifully. Be careful lighting, as the fumes tend to collect inside the can and can ignite with a small, contained 'whump'that can be surprising if you are not prepared for it. Once going, it's fine. Just use a fireplace starter match or a BBQ lighter.
I tried the chalk method tonight using chalkboard chalk I bought at the drugstore and quickly realized that the chalk I snagged is obviously not the right sort - there was almost no bubbling, so it won't work. I'll have to order some of the real stuff, and give 'er a go again. Great video, and awesome follow up on answering people's questions. Thanks Cindy for sharing that. I mainly use mine outdoors, so I hadn't noticed that. I did notice the white soot left behind in the cans once the fire goes out, but I didn't realize that it might be infiltrating the air as well.
That's good to be aware of. I just wanted to post my experience with this recipe. After burning quite a few of these cans of gel, I noticed that there was soot all around my white painted "faux fireplace" mantel. After that I noticed that there was soot on everything in the entire room. Ceiling, drapes, windows, decorative items.
Just something to beware of. It might be expensive, but the product I bought at the store didn't leave soot behind. BlueroofFarm, you're conclusion is right. If it doesn't foam, then your chalk isn't calcium carbonate. The reaction will be surprisingly strong. I've never tried the microwave but that's probably a fast solution. I guess I just thought it might be a bit dangerous putting foreign chemicals in the microwave to boil. But if you've done it successfully, then that's another great tip that people can try.
Thanks for sharing. Ben, This looks very cool, but I just can't seem to make it work. I bought some chalk crayola and crushed it up, but when I poured the vinegar over it, it didn't foam at all, so I think that it is not calcium carbonate.
I've been trying crushed egg shells. That foams decently. I filtered out the left over shells and then let all of the liquid evaporate. I had white scale left in the jar. Have you ever tried boiling off the water from the acetate solution in the microwave? I've been doing that too.
It takes only a few minutes. Maybe someone who is successful at this could try the microwave for the evaporation process and see if it still works? I have a really old house and I don't trust the chimney.
I think I could use something like this in the fireplace and not smoking myself out or burning down the house. I haven't tried your recipe yet but am going to!
Wanted to throw out a few thoughts for others though:. Gel fuel is not solid fuel, and puts off little or no bad gasses, so we use it in our fireplace when we want the ambiance of a fire on a Spare the Air day. It is a really great option. We do not have gas to our fireplace, but I got a good-looking concrete log set intended for gas fireplaces on clearance that sits on our regular fire grate and disguises the cans.
When we do burn wood, we just remove the fake log set. I would use a trivet or something below it to add extra protection for your table surface. You could also get a larger one, put some sort of riser in the bottom to raise the top of the can up level with the edge of the flowerpot, then fill up the rest of the flowerpot with decorative stones.
This gives you a safe yet decorative way to use gel fuel in your home. This can be great on the coffee table--if you don't have children or pets--or a regular height table, even a plant stand if it is very stable.
Do ensure that it is not too close to the wall, bookshelves or other surfaces Marcia, thanks so much for stopping by! I've not ever found them for that cheap. If the larger cans run out, you can either try making your own gel fuel, or they have a pourable version of gel fuel to refill your old cans which is pretty cheap as well. I think we will keep refilling the little cans with the gel from the larger cans when they come.. Thanks guys! Very glad it worked for you Linda.
That's a good price on calcium carbonate Nadine. A pound will last you a very long time. Made my first batch today and worked like a charm. Didn't get the crackle but will try just oil next time. Dave, thanks for those tips. Those are all right on. Yeah, sorry about the wrong measurement. A couple of people pointed that out. I wanted to remake the video, but it has a bunch of comments on Youtube and I didn't want them to all get deleted by making a different video : So I'm just living with it.
Judging by your consistency though that is at least the proper amount if not less. I have yet to undertake this but I will probably take off more water than shown in the video. Removing water is very easy and doesn't require any time. You will remove a little bit of CaAc but not that much. Do not apply positive pressure with the dropper or you will disturb the resting precipitate at the bottom.
The idea is to do this with as little water as possible to get the longest burning flame and leave behind the least carbon residue. You can always add more water to your gel mixture if needed but once you add iso it is difficult to separate the two.
It will catch your skin on fire and burn you badly if the flame catches any gel fuel that got on you. If you want a cheap local supply of calcium carbonate, go to your local stained glass supplier.
Hey there, very good to meet you. Unless you buy the professional stuff, I don't think it's possible to make it burn a whole lot longer. The professional stuff has a higher grade of fuel that lasts a bit longer, generally around 3 hours per can.
Hey Benji. I'm a Benji too. Thanks for making this great hubpage. I'm wondering if you know of any way to make the gel fuel burn longer? I have a healing center where I'm putting in some gel torches for ambiance. It would be nice to be able to just light one can of fuel and have it burn all day, instead of just a couple hours.
Any thoughts on the chemistry of that, I'd sure appreciate it. Hey Lex. This buying guide covers the specifics of gel fireplaces, such as the various designs, burn times, and installation. Gel fireplaces come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit different needs. Some of the more common types include tabletop, wall-mounted, and freestanding. Tabletop: One popular type of gel fireplace is the tabletop fireplace. These tend to be more compact than other types and are usually used as a table centerpiece or on a shelf or end table.
These are also a great size for use in something like a dorm room or office. Wall-mounted: These gel fireplaces are designed to be hung on a wall like a picture or mirror. If your living space is small, a wall-mounted gel fireplace could be a great choice. Freestanding: These gel fireplaces are units that sit on the floor. They range from fireplace inserts to corner fireplaces to full-fledged imitation fireplaces that you can push up against a wall.
Gel fireplaces typically use canisters of jellied isopropyl alcohol, which burn for a few hours. If the fireplace has room for several canisters, you can choose to burn one at a time and extend the burn time. A gel fireplace that produces more heat will warm a room more quickly and warm a larger room more effectively. While gel fireplaces tend to generate less heat than comparable gas or electric fireplaces , some can put out a sizable amount of heat.
Gel fireplaces typically range from 2, to 18, Btu. The general formula here is 20 Btu per square foot of room, so a square-foot room would need a gel fireplace capable of producing 10, Btu.
Gel fireplaces range from simple tabletop models to large freestanding units complete with a mantel, so their assembly varies considerably. While smaller gel fireplaces usually require little or no assembly, larger units can take up to an hour or more to put together.
As with all such projects, you should be sure that the instructions are clear and verify that you have all the parts, hardware, and tools you need before beginning to put the fireplace together. Gel fireplaces are made of a variety of materials. Stainless steel is fairly common, both for its durability and its ability to stand up to rust and corrosion. Other materials you can find include hammered copper, concrete, ceramic, and even wood, particularly on freestanding fireplaces with ornate mantels.
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