Wood Burning Pellet Stoves Offer Very Low Maintenance

If you have ever had to use a log stove, you will know the benefits and appeal of a comforting log stove but you will also know of the effort required to keep the fire going and burning well. With a log stove you have pretty much got to keep a constant eye on the fire and make sure there is enough fuel on the fire. Also a log fire is only as good as the logs you use in it. Obviously different wood species produce different amounts of heat, however its more down to the moisture content of the logs you use. Too many people use fresh logs on their fire that contain a lot of moisture. This moisture causes the fire to burn a lot colder and also produce more smoke, pellets offer an alternative.

Wood Pellets Can Be Used In Standard Log Stoves As Well

At PelHeat we encourage the installation of new pellet stoves and boilers, however the fact is that pellets can be used in a standard log stove with the help of a pellet basket. A full pellet basket can hold much more fuel than the same space with logs. The reason is that pellets have a higher density and a lower moisture content, they therefore contain more energy within a small space than logs. Due to the low moisture content it is very easy to light pellets, and a full pellet basket will burn very hot for several hours. Pellets also take up much less space than logs. A bag of pellets is worth a large pile of logs in heat value. Pellets also are a cleaner fuel to have in your home. However when it comes to pellets, wood is not your only option they can be produced from other biomass.

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Local Pellet Fuel From A Wide Range Of Biomass Materials

Wood is common fuel to many and yes most fuel pellets are produced from sawdust and other waste wood materials. However in many locations wood is not available, however there is agricultural wastes or purpose grown biomass crops such as miscanthus or hemp. In these cases small business can be process these materials into fuel pellets to be used in pellet stoves or boilers, or as stated used in a standard log stove with the help of a pellet basket. The advantages of a pellet stove or boiler are the fact that very automation can be achieved. With a large pellet fuel stove a years or more fuel can be kept on site. With the help of augers and vacuum systems the pellets can be lifted from the store directly into the pellet burner. We can educate you on the best pellet stoves and boilers. Please click below to learn more about stoves and boilers.

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