Wood pellets?

bigdog · 09-09-2014, 09:59 PM

After some long research and not wanting to be late with my initial pellet purchase I have decided to buy some 'New England Wood Pellets".
http://www.pelletheat.com/products-a...-products.html

I have heard nothing but positive feedback about these pellets, from Forums and stove dealers.

Also called Napolean customer service and they basically, the stove can burn hardwood or softwod if it meets the following P.F.I. pellet stadards for my stove as follows:
* Size 1/4" to 5/16" diameter, 1/2" - 1 1/2" long maximum
* Ash Content 1% maximum (Premium grade) / 3% maximum (Standard grade)
* Moisture Content 8% maximum
* Heat Content Approximately 8200 BTU per pound minimum

That said N.E. Wood Pellets fits the bill !

Thanks,
Bigdog

Blue Thunder · 09-10-2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

After some long research and not wanting to be late with my initial pellet purchase I have decided to buy some 'New England Wood Pellets".
http://www.pelletheat.com/products-a...-products.html

I have heard nothing but positive feedback about these pellets, from Forums and stove dealers.

Also called Napolean customer service and they basically, the stove can burn hardwood or softwod if it meets the following P.F.I. pellet stadards for my stove as follows:
* Size 1/4" to 5/16" diameter, 1/2" - 1 1/2" long maximum
* Ash Content 1% maximum (Premium grade) / 3% maximum (Standard grade)
* Moisture Content 8% maximum
* Heat Content Approximately 8200 BTU per pound minimum

That said N.E. Wood Pellets fits the bill !

Thanks,
Bigdog

Welcome to the pellet world. There is a substantial learning curve in pellet burning but having said that, you will come to enjoy the heat these units throw. There are several members here that have stoves. I have two Harmans. Do yourself a favor and try many different pellets. You'll find one or two brands that burn better in your Napolean than others. NEWP are manufactured in Jaffrey NH and are considered a decent pellet. Not the best and not the worst. Its really a matter of stove brand/burnpot style/top feed/bottom feed etc. Enjoy the stove!
BT

bigdog · 09-10-2014, 09:25 AM

Thanks to everyone, especially Blue Thunder for his last comments regarding NEWP pellets.

Yes, pellet stoves are a whole new and mysterious world to me.
Hopefully, after my first burning season, I'll have more knowledge about the subject. Until then everything will be experimental.

At least with my wood stove fireplace insert at other property is really a no brainer!
Buy good dry seasoned firewood, throw it in and burn it !

Thanks again to everyone.......

SAB1 · 09-11-2014, 09:38 PM

Buying pellets can be a frustrating thing. There really is no regulations on the pellets so the info they put on bags in terms of ash content, btu's moisture etc are not always accurate. As said above try different brands and see what you like best. Then hope you can find them again. Good luck.

09-09-2014, 09:59 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 357 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Wood pellets? After some long research and not wanting to be late with my initial pellet purchase I have decided to buy some 'New England Wood Pellets". http://www.pelletheat.com/products-a...-products.html I have heard nothing but positive feedback about these pellets, from Forums and stove dealers. Also called Napolean customer service and they basically, the stove can burn hardwood or softwod if it meets the following P.F.I. pellet stadards for my stove as follows: * Size 1/4" to 5/16" diameter, 1/2" - 1 1/2" long maximum * Ash Content 1% maximum (Premium grade) / 3% maximum (Standard grade) * Moisture Content 8% maximum * Heat Content Approximately 8200 BTU per pound minimum That said N.E. Wood Pellets fits the bill ! Thanks, Bigdog

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09-10-2014, 09:25 AM	#3
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 357 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Thanks to everyone, especially Blue Thunder for his last comments regarding NEWP pellets. Yes, pellet stoves are a whole new and mysterious world to me. Hopefully, after my first burning season, I'll have more knowledge about the subject. Until then everything will be experimental. At least with my wood stove fireplace insert at other property is really a no brainer! Buy good dry seasoned firewood, throw it in and burn it ! Thanks again to everyone.......

09-11-2014, 09:38 PM	#4
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,276 Thanks: 196 Thanked 336 Times in 244 Posts	Buying pellets can be a frustrating thing. There really is no regulations on the pellets so the info they put on bags in terms of ash content, btu's moisture etc are not always accurate. As said above try different brands and see what you like best. Then hope you can find them again. Good luck.