What fuel does Spark use?

Spark runs on isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Pour in 10 oz, and that's it. Go with 91% if you can get it, because 70% is about a third water and that water has to boil off before anything useful happens. No paper, no kindling, no wax cubes, no lighter fluid.

How long does one fill of Spark last?

Spark is reusable for as long as you own it. It's stamped from one piece of 304 stainless steel with no welds, no joints, and no moving parts, so there's nothing on it that wears out and nothing to replace. Burn it, let it cool, use it again tomorrow night.

What size is Spark, and will it fit my fire pit?

Spark is 17 inches across and 1.75 inches thick. Measure the inside of your pit before you order, because Spark needs to sit flat on the floor to work properly. Wedged in at an angle, you lose the airflow underneath that makes it worth using.

Can I use Spark indoors, in a fireplace or a chiminea?

Yes. Spark works in an open fireplace and in a chiminea, as long as the firebox is wide enough for a 17-inch unit. The safety rules don't change indoors: keep the alcohol capped and well away from the fire, light from the side, and never top it up while it's still warm.

Does Spark work in wind and rain?

Yes. Spark is built to work in any weather, and 304 stainless doesn't rust if your pit fills with water over the winter. Wind and damp are exactly the conditions where paper and kindling let you down, which is most of the reason Spark exists.

 Will Spark smoke out everyone sitting around the fire?

No, and that's most of the point. Most of the smoke at the start of a fire comes from paper, cardboard, and damp kindling smoldering before they properly catch. Spark skips that stage entirely, so you get from lighting it to a real fire without everyone shifting seats.

Do I still need kindling with Spark?

No. Build your logs straight over the Spark and light it. No newspaper, no kindling bundle, no shaving sticks down with a pocket knife, and no Boy Scout skills required.

Where is Spark made and shipped from?

Spark comes from a small team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We're real people, and you can email us at info@sparkfirestarter.com if anything isn't right with yours.