This is my 6th alcohol fireplace and by far the best. The first ones were "gel fuel" fireplaces and although they crackled like a real fireplace, the flames were puny and hardly visible. Then, afterThis is my 6th alcohol fireplace and by far the best. The first ones were "gel fuel" fireplaces and although they crackled like a real fireplace, the flames were puny and hardly visible. Then, after pourable gel fuel was pulled from the market I purchased this one: a liquid bioethanol fuel fireplace. The flame is wide, very lively, and very bright. For here in Florida it also produces enough heat to chase the chill out of a medium sized room. It's heavy, stable, well made, and very attractive. A little on the pricey side though in my opinion."..."Read more