Can I put my TV above a bioethanol fireplace? (2024)

FAQs

Can I put my TV above a bioethanol fireplace? ›

Yes. Bioethanol fireplaces produce no smoke, soot, or mess — so there's no danger of smoke damage to your TV. You'll see that many of our biofire customers have made a lovely feature of their biofire and TV together.

Bioethanol Fires Disadvantages: What You Need to Know

While bioethanol fireplaces offer many benefits, they also come with some drawbacks. The most notable bioethanol fires disadvantages include: The relatively high cost of bioethanol fuel. The need for proper ventilation (like other fires)

Freestanding Bio Ethanol Fireplace Safety Distances

These directives apply to both freestanding bio ethanol fireplace and bio ethanol table fireplace. A minimum of 90 cm of clearance zone is needed above the burner. If the burner is built within a "box", the clearance zone above can be reduced to 60-70 cm.

It is possible to build a media wall fireplace with a bioethanol burner. If you choose this option it is possible to construct the wall almost exactly the way you desire. You can choose to add a small burner, but also a slim or longer burner.

The short answer is – yes. However, to ensure your television isn't damaged from the heat, care must be taken to ensure heat generated by the fireplace is redirected away from television. There are several ways to do this, such as installing a proper mantel and building an alcove for the television.

There is large debate about the shift of crop use from food production to fuel production and the fear that it will impact the prices of food around the world. There is debate over the neutrality of bioethanol's carbon emissions; during production a large amount of carbon dioxide is released.

Biofuel production and use has drawbacks as well, including land and water resource requirements, air and ground water pollution. Depending on the feedstock and production process, biofuels can emit even more GHGs than some fossil fuels on an energy -equivalent basis.

We recommend leaving at least 45cm between the television and the fireplace if you're installing a TV above a bioethanol fireplace. And while bioethanol fireplaces don't get as hot as traditional wood or coal burners, they still give off plenty of heat, which could damage a TV if hung too close.

Bioethanol makes a perfect additional heat source, offering a real, warming flame. In a standard-sized room, an average-sized bioethanol fireplace will give off as much heat as an electric heater on a medium-to-high setting.

Burning bioethanol uses oxygen from the air and emits a small amount of carbon dioxide back into the room. You might think that sounds worrying, but a bioethanol fireplace generally releases roughly the same amount of carbon dioxide as two burning candles. So, there's nothing to worry about.

Do you need a carbon monoxide detector with a bioethanol fire? ›

Ventilation. Keep your room well-ventilated to stop carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. We recommend having a CO detector in the same room.

Bioethanol fireplaces do not require a venting system with a chimney or flue as they do not emit harmful emissions, unlike a traditional wood burner. We suggest you refresh the air if using regularly by opening a small window in between refills. Whether wood, coal, gas, or bioethanol, all fires produce carbon dioxide.

Typically, 1 litre of bioethanol fuel burns for around 3.5 to 4 hours (with the shutter fully open). Closing the fuel box lid halfway increases the burn duration, but reduces the heat output and the flame size.

Mounting a TV above a fireplace is generally not advised because excess heat and electronics don't mix. The area above the fireplace is often warmer than other wall surfaces in your home. Consider this: A gas fireplace can generate 20,000 to 35,000 British thermal units (BTUs) of heat per hour.

The best size range for a TV over a fireplace is between 55 and 65 inches. However, the viewing distance and individual preferences may require a larger TV. It is advised not to choose a TV that is noticeably bigger or smaller than the fireplace as it may create an unbalanced look in the room.

How far above the fireplace should the TV be? Ideally, a TV is hung so the center is between 60 and 68 inches above the ground. Depending on the size of your fireplace and whether you have a mantel, a TV should be hung between 4 and 12 inches above the fireplace.

Bioethanol fireplaces kick out a surprising amount of heat, but we don't recommend them as a replacement for your central heating - one fire won't heat your whole house. You can easily control the flame with the fuel box slider — much more controllable than wood or coal.

Hazard Statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No Smoking.

Ethanol fires don't smoke.

This makes ethanol fireplaces safer, as there are no toxic emissions or apparatus where carcinogens can build up over time causing an unhealthy condition or house fire.