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Why do we need a blog?
WHY DO WE HAVE A BLOG? Because we are passionate about what we do and we would like to share our thoughts, ideas and pictures, which are not exactly "suited" to our main website. We also are committed to providing inspirational content to our customers, as well as expert advice.
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Thursday, 19 July 2012
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Empty Fireplace Ideas
We've had so many inspired customers who either followed our suggestions or came up with their own variations on how to create a stylish fireplace.
Here are several pictures for what they came up with - USING OUR PRODUCTS!
1. Picture courtesy of Deborah, whose central heating was playing up last winter, so she needed a bit of an extra boost from a fire, but had no time to plan a proper fireplace job. The whole fireplace was already in the property, but the chimney was blocked and the fire just stood empty. Deborah used on of our discountinued Large Line of Fire burners (it was on a Clearance Sale!), but there is a very similar alternative for it, with a longer burning time and no maintenance - Small Burner with Holder.
2. This is a beautifuel feature made by Mel Painter, who kindly sent us some pictures as part of our Fuel for Pictures promotion. Product featured is Large Crescent Burner. Budget solution when compared to proper fireplaces costs, but equally (if not more!) visually effective.
3. This is a slightly more classical take on our Black Satin Basket with Ceramic Logs in an empty fireplace with a mantelpiece. Picture courtesy of Clarisse Cornuau.
4. One of ours and our customers' favourite - a fireplace by Craig Gardner, who kindly left us some comments and assisted any future customers with valued piece of advise on building his fireplace. Product he bought from us is Large Bio Container.
5. The same Large Bio Container in Paul Rourke's version. Lovely and clean fire.
If you (or anyone you know) have an empty fireplace and you have used one of our products or a similar type of solution, do let us know, we are keen on building an "ideas bank" for our customers as there is so many ways to get it right!
Here are several pictures for what they came up with - USING OUR PRODUCTS!
1. Picture courtesy of Deborah, whose central heating was playing up last winter, so she needed a bit of an extra boost from a fire, but had no time to plan a proper fireplace job. The whole fireplace was already in the property, but the chimney was blocked and the fire just stood empty. Deborah used on of our discountinued Large Line of Fire burners (it was on a Clearance Sale!), but there is a very similar alternative for it, with a longer burning time and no maintenance - Small Burner with Holder.
2. This is a beautifuel feature made by Mel Painter, who kindly sent us some pictures as part of our Fuel for Pictures promotion. Product featured is Large Crescent Burner. Budget solution when compared to proper fireplaces costs, but equally (if not more!) visually effective.
3. This is a slightly more classical take on our Black Satin Basket with Ceramic Logs in an empty fireplace with a mantelpiece. Picture courtesy of Clarisse Cornuau.
4. One of ours and our customers' favourite - a fireplace by Craig Gardner, who kindly left us some comments and assisted any future customers with valued piece of advise on building his fireplace. Product he bought from us is Large Bio Container.
5. The same Large Bio Container in Paul Rourke's version. Lovely and clean fire.
If you (or anyone you know) have an empty fireplace and you have used one of our products or a similar type of solution, do let us know, we are keen on building an "ideas bank" for our customers as there is so many ways to get it right!
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Bio fire safe for dogs!
We often get questions whether our fires are safe for pets or children.
Bio Fires are like any other fires - they are dangerous if you put something in the flame or when you try to test if the fire burns for real... well - it does! The burning temperature is not as hot as gas fires, but it is still real flame and it will certainly burn your hand or any flammable objects.
Dogs do not seem to have a problem with our fires though! Just imagine - people have used real fire indoors for centuries...!
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Fireplace features is own-made by one of our colleagues in private apartment. The product used was our Large Bio Container for £225, which is inserted into a specially-built opening in the wall. The opening is insulated properly so the TV is safe. The fascia of the fire is in limestone finish. Note: the opening for hot air inside is taller than the surround. Accessories used are Driftwood branches. |
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Aren't they cute? :-) |
Friday, 20 April 2012
Giveaway!
We have prepared a lovely Give-away - Crescent Black Medium with 1 bottle of Pure Gel Fuel!
FOUR ways to enter the give-away draw:
1. Like us on Facebook. You can also comment on one of links/posts on our timeline.
2. Follow us on Twitter
3. Follow us on Blogger (if you have an account)
4. Leave a comment to this post or to any other on our Blog (with your opinion on pictures, posts or general thought about our products) as Anonymous, giving your email in the comment.

This Giveaway offer runs for a week, until 27th Aril 2012 12noon, we will then draw one person who will receive their burner within 7 days! For UK customers only. Scottish Highlands, and off shore locations will require delivery supplement.
We will contact you either by email (if from a comment) or by the relevant service - Facebook, Twitter or Blogger, if you do not reply within 48 h we will select another winner, so make sure you check your social media stuff over next weekend!
FOUR ways to enter the give-away draw:
1. Like us on Facebook. You can also comment on one of links/posts on our timeline.
2. Follow us on Twitter
3. Follow us on Blogger (if you have an account)
4. Leave a comment to this post or to any other on our Blog (with your opinion on pictures, posts or general thought about our products) as Anonymous, giving your email in the comment.


This Giveaway offer runs for a week, until 27th Aril 2012 12noon, we will then draw one person who will receive their burner within 7 days! For UK customers only. Scottish Highlands, and off shore locations will require delivery supplement.
We will contact you either by email (if from a comment) or by the relevant service - Facebook, Twitter or Blogger, if you do not reply within 48 h we will select another winner, so make sure you check your social media stuff over next weekend!
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Lovely Crescent burner - for indoors and outdoors. |
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Gel Fire or Bio Ethanol fire? Comparison
We have prepared a table of comparison between two types of fuel that we are selling based on a sample of two similar style fires, one running on Gel Fuel and one on Bio Ethanol. The differences apply to any fireplaces using our standard 1.3L Bio Ethanol container and 3 x 500ml cans of gel.
The table is also published on our website: www.gelfireplaces.com
The table is also published on our website: www.gelfireplaces.com
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Easter is coming!
Today is our last day in the office before Easter and we wanted to wish all of our customers, followers and any new viewers HAPPY EASTER!
The bunny joins us in our wishes :-)
The bunny joins us in our wishes :-)
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Funky interior with retro style bio fire
We've received a funky picture from one of our customers - Julian from Derbyshire. This is indeed quite defined 70's style design and our wall hanging fire Geo Flame seems to fit in brilliantly!
Julian has also used our Medium White Crescent gel burner - and we were positively surprised to see how great is this style-marriage!
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retro wall-hung bio fire, picture courtesy of Julian from Derbyshire |
Julian has also used our Medium White Crescent gel burner - and we were positively surprised to see how great is this style-marriage!
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Stylish Crescent Gel Bowl, picture courtesy of Julian from Derbyshire |
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