$99 a ton is a better price point! :-DThat's because it's the right price point.
$99 a ton is a better price point! :-DThat's because it's the right price point.
I'd call it a tolerable price, they went as low as they had to go, and no more, to get them to move.. These are not really premium grade pellets, they burn and make heat but ash is plentiful. For the record North American blend makes a bit more heat but more ash than GS. that's the result of my two day comparison burning each at $3.98 a bag. NA also leaves more residue to scrape off the pot. Not that it's a huge issue in the Harman , just passing on the info for the ash/deposit aficionados.That's because it's the right price point.
they could sell Stove chows and Nations choice all year at 199. and I prob still wouldn't buy them.I'd call it a tolerable price, they went as low as they had to go, and no more, to get them to move.. These are not really premium grade pellets, they burn and make heat but ash is plentiful. For the record North American blend makes a bit more heat but more ash than GS. that's the result of my two day comparison burning each at $3.98 a bag. NA also leaves more residue to scrape off the pot. Not that it's a huge issue in the Harman , just passing on the info for the ash/deposit aficionados.
Amen. I switched back to all Hamer's this year and it's been great. Other than dumping in more pellets all I do is vacuum the stoves out (1-2 minutes) once per week and a bit more thorough cleaning every 4-6 weeks. I did do a good midseason vent cleaning that the Santa Fe needed (32 or so feet vertical 4") but the MVAE did not (7' of 3" out and up). Burning cheaper pellets required about twice the effort. Maybe when I retire, but not now... A ways to go!they could sell Stove chows and Nations choice all year at 199. and I prob still wouldn't buy them.
maybe few bags for shoulder season but waaay too much ash to deal with 50 Bags worth..
I'd call it a tolerable price, they went as low as they had to go, and no more, to get them to move.. These are not really premium grade pellets, they burn and make heat but ash is plentiful. For the record North American blend makes a bit more heat but more ash than GS. that's the result of my two day comparison burning each at $3.98 a bag. NA also leaves more residue to scrape off the pot. Not that it's a huge issue in the Harman , just passing on the info for the ash/deposit aficionados.That's because it's the right price point.
Ashy pellets or not I just sweep the ash into the ash pan weekly and every couple of weeks clean out the trap under the burn pot. The ash pan is big enough to go a month when I do a full cleaning. The big difference between ashy and low ash is having to scrape off the pot periodically or not. i use a two inch paint brush to sweep down the inside of the stove either way and either sweep ash that is 2 inches deep or less than one inch basically. It's not stuck to anything either way.Amen. I switched back to all Hamer's this year and it's been great. Other than dumping in more pellets all I do is vacuum the stoves out (1-2 minutes) once per week and a bit more thorough cleaning every 4-6 weeks. I did do a good midseason vent cleaning that the Santa Fe needed (32 or so feet vertical 4") but the MVAE did not (7' of 3" out and up). Burning cheaper pellets required about twice the effort. Maybe when I retire, but not now... A ways to go!
I do the same with the brush..I'd call it a tolerable price, they went as low as they had to go, and no more, to get them to move.. These are not really premium grade pellets, they burn and make heat but ash is plentiful. For the record North American blend makes a bit more heat but more ash than GS. that's the result of my two day comparison burning each at $3.98 a bag. NA also leaves more residue to scrape off the pot. Not that it's a huge issue in the Harman , just passing on the info for the ash/deposit aficionados.
Ashy pellets or not I just sweep the ash into the ash pan weekly and every couple of weeks clean out the trap under the burn pot. The ash pan is big enough to go a month when I do a full cleaning. The big difference between ashy and low ash is having to scrape off the pot periodically or not. i use a two inch paint brush to sweep down the inside of the stove either way and either sweep ash that is 2 inches deep or less than one inch basically. It's not stuck to anything either way.
Nice !!I do the same with the brush..
only thing different is I have 1 of those Stainless steel cleaning wads[scrubby's] they use in commercial kitchens and I use that to scrape residue from the heat exchanger.
How'd you like the Stove Chow? I think you'd be able to give a good idea since you bought pretty much the entire store LOL!!179! thats just wacky. if your stove can handle them, stock up. my home depot briefly went down to 199, but now are back up to 259. 199 was even better with their flat rate shipping. 65.00 got 10 tons to my house. thats $6.50 to deliver a ton
edit: i just looked again and they are back down to 199. looks like they are flip flopping on the price. i wonder if anyone bought them yesterday at 259
How'd you like the Stove Chow? I think you'd be able to give a good idea since you bought pretty much the entire store LOL!!
turn the fan knob to stove mode and put the switch on Manual. .. won't feed pellets but it will put the exhaust on and suck up the dust while you cleanSame here, I use a paint brush for the heat exchanger. It's not difficult to remove. It's better than the tool provided by harman. To be safe, I also use a particle mask so that I'm not breathing in too much dust.
Or turn it to off, open the firebox door, and turn the feed knob to test. If at least one of the stove doors isn't open, then it will feed pellets. If either door is open, only the fans will go. If the stove is still somewhat warm, then you will get residual heat blowing into the house while drawing disturbed ash out the OAK.turn the fan knob to stove mode and put the switch on Manual. .. won't feed pellets but it will put the exhaust on and suck up the dust while you clean
I think it might be time for me to make next years purchases.
20% return on investment. I like your thinking.Say you burn 5T. And you can get that for $1000.
Or you wait until September, and pay $249/T. That's $1,245.
Where can you put $1000, and make $245 with it in 6 months?
You covered everything in your post, except for everything.
I wonder if I show them the Ohio website on my phone will they match the $179.00/Ton?
Then subtract .MIL 10%,
then buy a discounted gift card and get another 10% off...
This will be about $145.00
A discounted Home Depot gift card? Please explain/share how to get such a thing. I'll find room for another ton.
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