So I've been one of the few defenders of Inferno pellets. They have been good for me since last year and I'm using them again this year. My house is small (1200 sq-ft ranch) so I've probably been able to get by with a lower heat pellet. However, I have seen the stove struggle a bit to keep up when the outside temps get into the lower teens and single digits. Since that's where we're headed tonight, I pick up 10 bags of Maine Woods to try out. After a thorough cleaning, I fired up the Harman and the heat output is noticeably higher than what I'm used to. It's about 30 out right now and the house temp shot from 65 to 75 in no time. I'm gonna see how they do this weekend. I'll still use the Infernos for temps above 30 for now but these look promising. I can't comment on the ash yet because I just got going. The pellets seem a little small with quite a few little bits and a lot of fines in the 1st bag I opened. The 2nd one seemed a little better but still worse than I'm used to. The bags did come off a partial skid that was outside so that may have something to do with it. I'll report back after the weekend on how it went.
JP
P.S. Niko definitely approves of these pellets. He is lying even closer to the stove (if that's possible) than in my profile pic.
JP
P.S. Niko definitely approves of these pellets. He is lying even closer to the stove (if that's possible) than in my profile pic.