Wood pellets?

bigdog · 08-30-2014, 09:07 PM

We just purchased a used nearly new pellet insert stove. Owner demoed, and stove throws off lot's of heat !

Stove has only had 5 bags of pellets burned in it, then origianl owner decided he wanted a larger one,with more output, Harmon size !
Stove insert is a Napolean NPI-45.

Any suggestions on the type of wood pellet is best to burn ?
Lot of factors to consider: ash content, moisture content, , as well as options of hardwood, softwood, or a mix?

I was told by many that a pellet with ash content less than 1% is best to control ash and klunkers. Also that a softewood burns hotter, but burns quickly, whereas hardwood pellets will give you a longer burn.

Have found pellets at Tractor Supply Co., that are <1% ash, low mositure, and 80% (hardwood)/ 20% (softwood), at a great price !

This is a our first pellet stove as is all very confusing.....

Thanks for your suggestions !

Bigdog

08-30-2014, 09:07 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,453 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	Wood pellets? We just purchased a used nearly new pellet insert stove. Owner demoed, and stove throws off lot's of heat ! Stove has only had 5 bags of pellets burned in it, then origianl owner decided he wanted a larger one,with more output, Harmon size ! Stove insert is a Napolean NPI-45. Any suggestions on the type of wood pellet is best to burn ? Lot of factors to consider: ash content, moisture content, , as well as options of hardwood, softwood, or a mix? I was told by many that a pellet with ash content less than 1% is best to control ash and klunkers. Also that a softewood burns hotter, but burns quickly, whereas hardwood pellets will give you a longer burn. Have found pellets at Tractor Supply Co., that are <1% ash, low mositure, and 80% (hardwood)/ 20% (softwood), at a great price ! This is a our first pellet stove as is all very confusing..... Thanks for your suggestions ! Bigdog