Midwest Hearth Platinum Embers (5g), Realistic Catalytic Ember for Gas Logs & Fireplaces

Work well for pocket hand warmers,, probably don't last as long the original catalyst, but I won't be running out for years.

As with other reviewers I have purchased this for replacing the catalyst material for my handwarmers. A massive saving using this compared to buying individual catalyst heads.

Used with Midwest Hearth Glowing Embers - 6 oz. Bag and the results are AMAZING. Yes expensive, but worth every penny.

I believe the installer used something like this when my gas fire logs were first installed. Over time, the logs will get dusty and dingy, and they need some cleaning. So I had to replace my embers a few years ago, and I used normal Rock Wool alone. The Rock Worked well, but it didn't have the same bright glow as these embers. Another cycle later, and I really wanted to get that bright glow back. I picked up Rock Wool for most of the fireplace. But in key areas around my flames, I picked up these embers, and they did not disappoint. First of all, I was concerned about the price. But there's a lot more in the package than you might thing. Used in conjunction with Rock Wool, I only used about a third of the package to get what I needed (my logs are 24" wide for reference). The effect is impressive. The Rock Wool glows, but not as bright. So I will call that the cooler embers in the fireplace. The Platinum Embers grow really bright, as if they are very hot embers. The effect between the two is unparalleled. So if you want a good-looking fireplace, I would highly recommend picking up these Embers to supplement and enhance your Rock Wool.

I've bought the catalyt wool as a replacement or tuning material for the burner in pocket warmers. The function is given, it works good so far. But unfortunately, there are only 4g in the bag instead of the stated 5g. That is 20% less than I paid for!