HAVE A TOASTY WARM NEW YEAR!

New Year is coming!

The world has not come to an end in the end... so we can continue delivering warmth to our happy customers.

Gift-giving season is about to finish and we're all - whether we want it or not - and - whether the weather wants it or not (it's quite miserable outside in London...) - in a celebration mood.


Some of us will probably go to a wild party, but others will simply stay at home and raise a New Year toast with the loved ones...  And what can be nicer than welcoming a New Year, full of hope, joy and wonderful undiscovered adventures by a gentle fire, dancing in front of our eyes...!

Whichever way you chose: HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

DIY bio fire that smells like a log fire..? Yes!

 

Imagine that this little bottle holds the magic of a real fire! 

Aura Oil is our new best-seller: no wonder! The sophisticated and realistic woody aroma when you burn one of our bio or gel fires and use the oil and look at the dancing flame.... It simply cannot be put into words. 

Do you know the lovely "Feu de Bois" Diptyque candle...? The one that makes your friends sigh deeply when they enter your house for a dinner party in a cold winter evening and the cosy aroma is literally melting them....?  

Well, we have something just like that - except that our Blazing Wood Fire bio fires fragrance oil can be used together with our Bio or Gel fireplaces, which makes the impression so much more realistic and beautiful. 

A real fire which smells like a real fire. 

That's what we can give you. What else do you need for those long and chilly winter nights...? Ok... a cosy blanket and a mug of mulled wine is at your own discretion :-)

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Bring to life your empty fire! DIY fireplace using bio ethanol or gel fuel

If you have or you know someone who has an empty fireplace filled with candles - give them a shout about this article!
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Existing Fireplace or Grate - How to convert your empty fire into a working Bio or Gel Fireplace?

If you have your own fireplace or an existing grate and would like to have a real fire without spending a lot of money, this is the right section for you.

I. Small Burner Conversion - when you have enough space for the burner
II. Gel Fuel tins - if your fireplace is really tiny


I.
SMALL BURNER running on Bio Ethanol (pure liquid). We recommend that you use our Small Bio Burner and accessories to cover it. This is both: the simplest and the most advanced solution, giving you the best flame result and is also the most economical to run. If you buy your fuel in bulk, the effective running cost of the Small Bio Burner on full power is about £0.75 - £1 per hour, which is comparable to an electric fire. The heat output is also significant and comparable to an electric fireplace, we estimate there is about 2-3 kW of heat emitted into the room when a bio fire with our Small Burner is in use. You will really feel the heat as there is no need for chimney and therefore there is also no 60% heat loss through the chimney (as with gas fires).


To set up the Small Burner Conversion you first need to measure your existing space inside your fireplace. The burner itself is inserted in an external safety box, as there may be some vapour condensation while burning. The total dimensions of the unit are:  

28.5 cm long x 12.5 cm wide x 8 cm high (11.22" L x 4.8" W x 3.15" H). 

You have to make sure that the surface you will be putting your burner on is fireproof. If your fireplace is redundant but it used to be a proper log fire, it will most likely have a stone hearth, but if you have a fireplace which has been built for decorative purposes only and it does not have a stone hearth, you need to make sure that you line it with something fireproof, like stone, ceramic, brick etc. The Small Burner is not to be placed on MDF!

Once you know that you have enough space you have to judge how many and what sort of accessories you will need. We have created special CONVERSION packs for your comfort, so once you know the size of your fireplace, you can simply select the pack that suits you visually the most. You are free to combine your own pack from other accessories but if you have some doubts please do send us an email or simply give us a call. We are happy to help! You can use any of our accessories: pebbles, stones, coals, all types of our logs and driftwood, and most of the ones used in gas fires. You can only put them AROUND the container, never on top of the flame opening. This is the nature of the product: in contrary to gas fires, when burning bio fire, nothing can obstruct the flame otherwise you will get soot and smell.



When you set up your fire and you are happy with the look of it, all you need to do is to fill up the burner with the fuel, using funnel provided in a set. Be careful not to spill any fuel around and make sure you have enough light when filling up - if needed use a torch.

There are two ways of lighting the Small Burner: either use long-end lighter (gas stove or BBQ type, available widely in stores) or using the regular lighter - dip the end of the flame control tool in the fuel, lift it, light and carry the flame to the inside of the Burner igniting all of the fuel. The fuel makes a little noise when igniting that is why we recommend you always keep at a safe arm's distance.

You can enjoy the lit fire for 3-4 h with full opening or longer if you reduce the opening by sliding the lid across it slightly. 

Our Small Bio Burner has a new Fragrance Diffuser fitted into the lid of the burner: add a bottle of our Aura Oil and get AROMA OF A REAL LOG FIRE in your home! This is as simple as it can be and our Aura Oil comes in three amazing fragrances: Blazing Wood Fire, Forest Log Cabin and Christmas favourite Winter Cinnamon and Orange.

 

II.

GEL TINS are running on Gel Fuel (jellified ethanol). If your fireplace is very small, like some Victorian fires, you may need to use an alternative solution: Gel Fuel Tins.



We have prepared some GEL CAN CONVERSION PACKS, too.


This is how to do it: you simply place cans with gel (usually 3 of them) on your existing grate or on the floor of your fireplace, surround them with logs or coals and light the gel! The flame and the heat are instant, full cans will burn for 3 hours. Heat output is about 1kW per can, so the fire set-up with three cans will produce 3kW of heat. Gel does not burn as cleanly as Ethanol, so there is slight residue. Remember to wash your cans every few uses to prevent building of the residue and get the best flame result. The cans should be replaced as soon as any sign of cracks or corrosion is visible.

Approximate running cost depends on the amount of fuel you purchase in one go, but if you buy in bulk, we estimate it is about £2 per hour when you have all three cans burning (If you only have one can burning, it is £0.70 per hour).


FAQ

WHY DO I NEED MORE CANS?
Cans are washable but still they do need replacing every few months, depending on the frequency of using. As soon as you see any signs of corrosion, you should replace the cans.

HOW DO I WASH THE CANS?
It's easier if you wash them more frequently, so the residue will not build up. Leave the cans to soak with soappy water and then scratch with a dish brush or a brillo pad (treat them as slightly burned pots). If you wash your cans more often, it is fine to put them in your dishwasher.

CAN I REUSE THE GEL LEFT IN THE CANS?
Yes, although you need to top up the fuel level for the best flame results. Generally we suggest that if you do have any leftover gel, cover the cans with the lids once they cool down and before re-lighting, stir after topping up, so the 'old' gel mixes through with the fresh one.

CAN I USE THE OIL WITH THE CANS?
Yes, although the result will not be as good as with our Fragrance Diffuser. You can put some if our Aura Oil around the opening in the rim of the can, but as the oil will be closer to the flame, it will heat and evaporate a bit faster and you will use slightly more of it.

New products for the season - delivery in 3 days!!

We have some fresh new products for this season! Finally arriving and ready to deliver starting from Wednesday. Fantastic prices for a kick-start of the season, check it out at

www.gelfireplaces.com

And we have one amaziung new feature - long-developed and absolutely delightful:
FRAGRANCE DIFFUSER - it really gives a scent of a real wood fire, 

YOU WILL BE AMAZED!

Holiday Postcard!

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!

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...!

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.

Aren't they cute? :-)

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!

Lovely Crescent burner - for indoors and outdoors.

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

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 :-)

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!

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!

Stylish Crescent Gel Bowl, picture courtesy of Julian from Derbyshire

Showhouse magazine

We are in ShowHouse Magazine with our most-popular Bio Container for building your own DIY bio fireplace running on eco-friendly Bio Ethanol.

Happy Ipad2 owner :-) The winner of our prize draw!

Kevin happily poses with his new Ipad2 :-) He has bought GEL CONVERSION PACK from us.
[prize draw announcement, final draw from the hat]

Here is a quotation form his email:

"Thank You so much. I've got my iPad !!  What a thing to win in raffle !! I'm so chuffed. I feel like a Welsh Grand Slam Winner ... It hasn't quite yet sunk in !

My music room / study has just been completely re designed by Nadya G Sawney at Decor Diva Interior Designs. 

She came up with the ideal solution for Me using Gel Fireplaces which completes the look and feel of the room perfectly.

Fantastic products and great service and advice prior to ordering, many thanks again.

Happy anniversary to You and all at Gel Fireplaces ... I'm off to play with My new iPad !

Best Wishes

Kevin"

We're very glad that Kevin not only with the prize, but also with the service received and that he is joining us in our celebration of 10 years in business. 

Happy Ipad-ing Kevin! ;-)

Gel Fireplaces' Team

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Winner of our Celebration Prize Draw Kevin demonstrates two goodies from us: gel conversion pack in a fireplace and an Ipad2 :-)

 

A board sign for our bio fires showroom

Yay! We finally got the A-board stand for our showroom, so no one will be lost anymore! :-)

Our lovely gel and bio fire showroom - the only one in London - is downstairs, connected with our office.

We have an entire range of gel and bio ethanol fires that we sell on display and we can demonstrate and light each fireplace for you. If you wish to spend a bit more time with one of our showroom assistants, please do give us a call and make an appointment, otherwise just pop in and see what is it all about :-)

Getting ready for eating outdoors?

Patio, terrace, balcony, restaurant with outdoor areas...? All of those will benefit from a little warming flame.

Something like this for instance :-)

WHITE GLASS CUBE BURNER - picture does not include decorative stones, normally included in the box. Please have a look on our website for more picture and details, or to buy:

www.gelfireplaces.com

Original Mother's Day gift

If you want to surprise your Mum this year and give her an unusual and beautiful gift, why not give her one of our lovely Gel and Bio Burners?

They can be used in existing fireplaces or simply on a coffee table, but they also work perfectly well on a patio or terrace, in a garden or even on a small balcony. Everywhere where you may imagine your Mother sitting and having her afternoon tea, or entertaining guests.

These small burners are guaranteed to get attention of your Mum's friends and make her special day even more special!

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White Glass Cube - a charming garden decoration.

White Large Crescent on a garden table.

Crescent Medium Black in the garden.

Cutting costs in building your fireplace

We are being recommended in an aricle published in Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.

http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/feature/cutting-costs-reducing-material-costs

Ipad2 Draw - WE HAVE THE WINNER!!!

We have the lucky winner of our IPAD2 draw!!! It's Mr Kevin Rowe -

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

We have had to delay the final draw for two days as our colleague Bea, who was meant to draw the lucky ticket and who was very excited about the whole competition, went away on last minute holiday, but she got back now and we have just organised the long-awaited draw from the hat!

Mr Rowe- when notified on the phone - managed to say only "oh, wow!" before the call dropped but we are sure he will be calling us back ;-)

Thank you all for taking part and we hope that the Lucky Winner will be kind enough to send us couple of pictures once he receives the box with an Ipad2!

Small gel fire with an anfternoon tea

A cosy Crescent gel burner producing some warmth to add to the quiet charm of an afternoon tea. And how lovely tea that was... mhmmmm :-)

CRESCENT BURNER IN A SHOP  

Bio Fires showroom in Central London

We are opening up a bit more... we thought it could be slightly difficult for some of our busy customers to make an appointment, so we will - from now on - welcome anyone who wants to see our fires without appointment on any WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY. We will make sure that on these two days there is always an extra person in our office/showroom, who will be able assist all the visitors and light every fire :-)

Here is a map which may come handy:

We are at:

100 Crawford St
London
W1H 2HW

Please note: we are downstairs, so you may not see us from the street, just ring the buzzer and come straight down.

We're on a blog with our gel fire!

A customer who bought Conversion Pack (which is a ready-to-go pack converting your fire into gel fire) from us has written up an article in her blog - have a look - the final result, although it was one of the most economical solutions that you can buy from us, is fantastic!

This customer bought a combination of logs, ecxtinguishing tool, cans of gel and refill bottles from us called CONVERSION PACK - it's the simplest solution to create your own DIY fire. Gel fire that looks like a real fire!

 

hhttp://magpieinteriors.co.uk/2011/now-thats-what-i-call-a-fire/

New gel fire picture from customer

We have received a new lovely picture from a customer!
Great solution for an empty fireplace or when your chimney is redundant, simply buy the burner, unpack it, position it in your fireplace, fill up with fuel from the bottle and light!

Gives off quite a lot of heat, too, so it will warm you up in those chilly evenings.


The Line of Fire burners are on clearance sale at the moment,  
a real bargain ladies and gentlemen...!

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Courtesy of customer Deborah C.

Valentine gift for Him and Her

Our burners make fantastic gift, especially now - during the Big Freeze of 2012 - there is nothing nicer than a warming, comforting sight of a flickering, real flame in your home... Really affordable prices, too. See for yourself:

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bio fire discount! Create own fire for less :-)

24 coupon deal for Small Burner with Holder - get £60 OFF

Normal price of the unit is £135, only for the next 24h you can buy it with £60 disocunt!

Coupon: SBwH-24-60-N3 - valid until 5pm 31st January 2012.  

This coupon is for online orders and is only valid for Small Burner with Holder fireplace, any other orders with the coupon will be cancelled within 24h.

You can simply put it in you existing empty fireplace, use it on your patio or anywhere else in the house. This is a perfect fire for a conservatory, too!

Use it in your empty basket to instantly create a stunning focal point!

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Please note: we manually check all of our orders, although the system may allow you to process the coupon with another item, it will not be honoured. This is a genuine trade offer - only issued for Small Burner with Holder fireplace. Delivery within 7 days from purchase, free of charge for UK mainlnd customers (read more about our Free Delivery). Valid only for 24 h or until allocated stocks last.

Massive Warehouse Clearance - discounted fireplaces

We need to free our fires.... GO WILD with our Minor-Faults-Major-Reductions Massive Warehouse Clearance. You won't get a better price. Ever. 

 http://www.gelfireplaces.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=14&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Win an IPAD2 16GB black in our prize draw

WIN an IPAD 2 or - if you have one already or don't need one (yeah... we know it's unlikely, but still...) tell a friend to check out this Ipad2 draw! 

We have been on UK market for quite a while now - this is our 10th year in business. It certainly is worth celebrating!

On this special occassion we decided to give away a 16GB black APPLE IPAD 2 to one lucky customer in our Customer's Prize Draw.

We think that if you were kind-of-considering-getting-a-bio-fire-or-a-gel-burner but weren't sure, a chance to win an Ipad 2 may convince you :-)

To enter you need to place an order with us and send us an email following these clear guidance: http://www.gelfireplaces.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=1

No catch and no tricks - just try it and you can play around with brand new Ipad2 in just 5 weeks :-) Below our colleague Bea is presenting the precious prize!

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