- Duraflame Fire Starter logs are made of wood and paper. They burn hot, cleanly, quickly, evenly and without the mess or smell of regular firewood.
- For best results use Duraflame Fire Starter logs in small amounts (about three pieces) using short starter sticks to light each piece.
- Do not overfill the fireplace. When using Duraflame Fire Starter logs, allow ample air space around them for oxygen. This will help create a hotter fire with less smoke.
- Always use caution when starting any kind of fire and never leave a burning fire unattended. Be sure to have a working smoke alarm in your home.
What is Duraflame Firestart gold?
Duraflame® firestart® Gold ultra premium firelighters are specially formulated to light faster and burn with stronger flames than regular firelighters, providing a fast start for any indoor or outdoor wood fire at home or on-the-go. Duraflame Gold fire starters are made with a high performance blend of wax and recycled and renewable biomass fibers.
Can you use Duraflame fire starters in a wood stove?
Yes, it's safe to cook or roast over wood that was started with any Duraflame firestarter product. Do not begin cooking, however, until the firestarter has completely burned away. May I use a firestarter in a wood stove? Yes, it is ok to use our firestarters to start your wood fire in a wood stove.
Can you use Duraflame firelogs on andirons?
However, Duraflame markets quick start and firestart natural wood firelighters, which are made from similar materials and are specifically designed to light wood fires. Is it okay to burn duraflame® firelogs on andirons? No. Duraflame firelogs should be burned on an adequate supporting grate.
Who makes Duraflame Electric fireplaces?
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Are Duraflame fire starters toxic?
Our firelogs are made of sawdust, agricultural fibers, waxes and oils; we are not aware of any ingredients that would cause a chemically toxic reaction should your pet consume a small amount of these products.
What are Duraflame fire starter cubes made of?
keroseneDuraflame Firestart Cubes are made from safe, odorless kerosene with special lignite hot spots for a hotter, more consistent burn.
What are fire starters made of?
Most fire starters consist of wax, oil, and dense recycled wood, which holds up well in wet weather. Many fire starters are even waterproof.
Are fire starter sticks toxic?
Firestarter logs are not toxic per se, in that they do not directly poison an animal who ingests it. (Please note that logs that burn with special colors may contain heavy metals resulting in direct toxicity. Also, the fumes may be dangerous to birds.)
Can you roast marshmallows over a Duraflame log?
Roast your marshmallows over the fire, get them as burnt or as gooey and barely done as you wish, and then slam those babies between two grahams. Use duraflame OUTDOOR firelogs, tested for roasting campfire foods.
Where does fat lighter wood come from?
Fatwood, also known as "fat lighter", "lighter wood", "rich lighter", "pine knot", "lighter knot", "heart pine", "fat stick" or "lighter'd" [sic], is derived from the heartwood of pine trees.
What is a natural fire starter?
Tree Bark. Shavings or scrapings of inner birch bark will catch fire even when wet, but the bark of cedar, poplar, cottonwood, and many other trees also flames readily. Finely shaved wood from the outer rings of standing dead trees can be a close second. The oils in the bark of birches are a time-tested fire starter.
What kind of wax do you use to make fire starters?
Firestarter supplies: About 1 cup of wax from a used up candle or paraffin wax chips from any craft store. 1 empty egg carton. A few handfuls of dry wood shavings. You can make these with a knife, a chainsaw, or even purchase animal bedding chips if you don't have any wood handy.
Is sawdust a good fire starter?
First-rate firestarters Pack sawdust into paper muffin cups, above, or a cardboard egg carton. Melt paraffin wax or old candles in a double boiler, pour over the sawdust and allow to cool. Slow-burning when lit, these hotcakes make great starters for a fireplace or campfire.
Can I use real wood with a Duraflame log?
Duraflame firelogs are designed to burn continuously for three to four hours. Combining Duraflame logs with real logs is not recommended because it might exceed the heat rating of your fireplace or create a sudden flare-up as the Duraflame log burns faster than intended because of the added wood.
Do Duraflame logs produce creosote?
Manufactured logs, on the other hand, are primarily made from sawdust and petroleum wax. The log acts like a big candle with the wood product being the wick that keeps the petroleum burning, Duraflame spokesman Chris Caron said, The logs don't produce creosote but release soot from the burnt wax.
How do I use Duraflame Fire Starters?
Simply place the fire starter on top of tinder, newspaper or kindling. Light it using a match, lighter or even your gas stove to get started with a...
What kinds of firewood work best with Duraflame Fire Starters?
All types of wood will burn great. However, we recommend using a mix of softer woods and harder woods to achieve the optimum temperature for your f...
Can I use Duraflame Fire Starters in my outdoor fireplace?
Yes, you most certainly can! In fact, they work especially well in outdoor fireplaces since they don't produce any sparks. Just be sure to place th...
What can I do if my fire starter gets wet?
First, try allowing it to dry out and then light the tip. If that doesn’t work you may need a new one as they don't perform well when humid! Howeve...
What are the dimensions of Duraflame Fire Starters?
Each fire starter is approximately five inches in length and two-and half inches wide. They burn for about fifteen minutes each, providing plenty o...
What are Duraflame Fire Starter logs?
Duraflame Fire Starter logs are a quick and easy way to start a fire in your fireplace. The logs come pre-lit, so all you have to do is place them in the fireplace and light them up. They will burn for about an hour, giving you plenty of time to get your fire going.
How to use Duraflame Fire Starter logs for an indoor fireplace?
Duraflame Fire Starter logs are the easiest way to get your fireplace burning. Simply set them on top of a grate or fire screen, light and enjoy! They come in three different sizes so you can choose based upon how big your fire place is. The longer for larger fires with more heat output while shorter ones will burn hotter but with less heat output.
Safety precautions when using Duraflame Fire Starter logs indoors
Place Duraflame Fire Starter logs on a non-combustible surface, such as tile or cement. Do not place them on wood floors.
Storage and disposal of Duraflame Fire Starter logs
Please store the Duraflame Fire Starter logs in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. Do not store near heat sources or open flame (e.g., furnace, boiler). Store in an area where there is no chance of it getting damp or wet; this includes under eaves or on top of the ground. If the logs are stored outside, keep them in a covered area.
Cleaning the fireplace after usage of Duraflame Fire Starter Logs
After you have used Duraflame Fire Starter Logs, brush off any ashes that may be left in the fireplace.
Other ways to light a fire with Duraflame Firestarter Logs (e.g., outdoor)
If you are using Duraflame Fire Starter Logs outdoors, make sure to place them on a nonflammable surface such as concrete or gravel.
What are the dimensions of Duraflame Fire Starters?
Each fire starter is approximately five inches in length and two-and half inches wide. They burn for about fifteen minutes each, providing plenty of time to get your flame going! Remember that you should always have a Duraflame Fire Starter ready for use in case you need an easy way to get your fire started.
Reduces Emissions
Lighting wood fires with newspaper or kindling produces a significant portion of the total emissions of a wood fire. Using duraflame ® firestarters to light a wood fire results in faster and more complete ignition of the fire reducing emissions of particulate matter and carbon monoxide.
Made in the USA
Duraflame® firestart® Gold ultra premium firelighters are specially formulated to light faster and burn with stronger flames than regular firelighters, providing a fast start for any indoor or outdoor wood fire at home or on-the-go. Duraflame Gold fire starters are made with a high performance blend of wax and recycled and renewable biomass fibers.
What is Duraflame firelog?
A duraflame firelog provides more fuel content than necessary to start a wood fire. However, Duraflame markets quick start and firestart natural wood firelighters, which are made from similar materials and are specifically designed to light wood fires.
What are firelogs made of?
Our firelogs are made of sawdust, agricultural fibers, waxes and oils; we are not aware of any ingredients that would cause a chemically toxic reaction should your pet consume a small amount of these products. However, the wood fibers in the product are not digestible.
What type of fuel is used for cooking?
Generally, the types of solid fuel used for cooking produce coals, which emanate heat over a period of time, and cooking is conducted by exposing the food directly to the heat generated by the coals. Our regular firelogs only burn with flames and do not generate adequate coals for cooking.
What happens when you add other materials to a firelog?
When you add other materials to the firelog, it can change the characteristics of the burn. For example, duraflame® firelogs are designed to burn one at a time with a controlled burn rate that burns the external surface area of the log slowly exposing more internal fuel as the log burns.
Can you use Duraflame to start a charcoal fire?
Duraflame firestart and quick start firelighters are not intended for use in starting charcoal fires.
Can duraflame cause a chimney fire?
Independent tests show that duraflame® firelogs do not produce the hardened flammable tar deposits known as creosote, commonly produced from burning high moisture content wood fires. And the soot left in the chimney after burning firelogs has almost no BTU value so it can't be reignited to cause a chimney fire.
Does duraflame cause creosote?
Burning a duraflame® firelog results in significantly less creosote accumulation than burning wood. Creosote forms when moist smoke from burning wood cools and condenses on the chimney walls. Burning unseasoned wood with high moisture content contributes to even greater creosote accumulation in the chimney.
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From the manufacturer
These firestarters get your fires roaring quickly and easily. Just place in your fireplace, light, and build a fire around with wood logs for an easy fire.
Product Description
Duraflame Quick Start 40 Fire Starters Use Duraflame Quick Start Firestarters for your next campfire as it starts fires quickly and easily. Each firestarter is made with wax and a blend of recycled and renewable biomass fibers.
