Ecologs - any good in EPA stoves?
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I was all gung ho on the bricks from Tractor supply, until I started doing more research on them. Here is what I concluded:
The eco-bricks are compressed at 25,000 pounds, It says it is more dense than oak or hardwood. I buy that but also how does this relate to real life and burning then in the fireplace.
So i looked at other manufactures, and saw what they were compressing their log/bricks to. I decided to go with EZ-Bricks. They are compressed to 150,000 pounds, I tried them today, I put one in and waited to see how long it burned and to see what happened, about 2 hrs into the burn I started to see them swell up and I got concerned that they would disappear in not time, but I was wrong, 4 hrs into it and they were still burning. 6 hrs in and it was starting to die down. Not bad for 1 brick. Now I am going to try 2, then 3, and think I will max out at 4 at one time.
By the way, it gave off a lot of heat from hour 1 through hour 4, still coals existed at hour 6. I am breaking in my stove so I am letting it die down and then will try later in the week when the outside temp cools down more.
The eco-bricks are compressed at 25,000 pounds, It says it is more dense than oak or hardwood. I buy that but also how does this relate to real life and burning then in the fireplace.
So i looked at other manufactures, and saw what they were compressing their log/bricks to. I decided to go with EZ-Bricks. They are compressed to 150,000 pounds, I tried them today, I put one in and waited to see how long it burned and to see what happened, about 2 hrs into the burn I started to see them swell up and I got concerned that they would disappear in not time, but I was wrong, 4 hrs into it and they were still burning. 6 hrs in and it was starting to die down. Not bad for 1 brick. Now I am going to try 2, then 3, and think I will max out at 4 at one time.
By the way, it gave off a lot of heat from hour 1 through hour 4, still coals existed at hour 6. I am breaking in my stove so I am letting it die down and then will try later in the week when the outside temp cools down more.
Jerry_NJ
Minister of Fire
Ben, how do you figure more creosote? I have been told (by the supplier) that Ecobricks burn cleaner. Seems too that it should as it burns hot with almost no moisture and it is claimed it is all wood, no glues.
EZ Bricks sound great, what do they cost, and can I get them in NJ? I will browse too. I still plan to order one cord for split seasoned hardwood tomorrow. I also have about a cord on had that is mostly two years old. Still I'd like to have some clean compressed wood for those times and emergencies.
EZ Bricks sound great, what do they cost, and can I get them in NJ? I will browse too. I still plan to order one cord for split seasoned hardwood tomorrow. I also have about a cord on had that is mostly two years old. Still I'd like to have some clean compressed wood for those times and emergencies.
The Ecobricks should burn cleanly and not contribute creosote. They are typically about 8% moisture. However, creosote can be a serious issue if the bricks or logs are mostly used to get green wood burning.
3 packs of 6 for $10
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$200 a ton, I ordered 3 ton and guy cut me a break at $550 total
sorry, I said 150,000 pounds it is 150 tons of pressure
here is the only info online I could find. i did call them directly and found my dealer only 25 miles away. they are based out of Cleveland OH
http://ezbricks.net/
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$200 a ton, I ordered 3 ton and guy cut me a break at $550 total
sorry, I said 150,000 pounds it is 150 tons of pressure
here is the only info online I could find. i did call them directly and found my dealer only 25 miles away. they are based out of Cleveland OH
http://ezbricks.net/
Jerry_NJ
Minister of Fire
Ben, that sounds right I am happy to say...and I have read on this thread the subject of using compressed logs to start green wood.
It appears from my search EZBricks are available only in Ohio, and for pick up only. But, seems they are available in Western PA, that's near Ohio may be the reason. Do they ship to New Jersey?
It appears from my search EZBricks are available only in Ohio, and for pick up only. But, seems they are available in Western PA, that's near Ohio may be the reason. Do they ship to New Jersey?
I'm driving to Rhode Island next week. I will load my Toyota camry up to the roof and drop them off for you my way through NJ. Hows that sound? kidding
Jerry_NJ said:
You might check on BioBricks which have at least one seller in NJ:
SOS Stoves
1474 Route 57
Port Murray, NJ 07865
Phone: 908.852.6789
firefighterjake
Minister of Fire
Lynch said:
Lynch . . . if they're working well enough to help you get the semi-seasoned stuff going definitely find some pallets and cut them up . . . they will work well to help you get the fire going and drive the excess moisture out of the wood . . . plus pallets are usually free for the taking.
I just thought that I would put my 2 cents in on this discussion.
The ECOBRICKS are on sale at your local Tractor Supply Company (TSC) for $2.99 for a bundle of 8 until November 6th.
I first saw these about a month ago. Bought a couple of bundles to try them out. The brochure that you can download from their ".net" website states that you can light them with newspaper. This I found extremely difficult to do. I used my small propane torch to light them.
With that being said.... I really, REALLY like them. I use them together with my firewood. Especially for the "all night" burns. A few 3-4 of the ecobricks along with a stick or two of regular "cord wood" makes for a nice and warm morning.
Keep in mind that you can get a "rain-check" if your local TSC is out of stock. I bought 13 packages - and cleaned them out. Ordered another 24.
The company "states" that a pallet of these is the equivalent of a PULP cord of wood...
Not a salesman of these NOR do I work for TSC. But - will experiment with these a little more this winter and maybe get a pallet. At the "sale price" these make good sense. At the normal price - regular cord wood would be cheaper (in my area).
Plus the mess is far less.
Keep in mind however - they MUST BE kept in a DRY place! No wood sheds! Unless 100% dry. I keep mine in my garage!
There - My 2 cents (lol)
The ECOBRICKS are on sale at your local Tractor Supply Company (TSC) for $2.99 for a bundle of 8 until November 6th.
I first saw these about a month ago. Bought a couple of bundles to try them out. The brochure that you can download from their ".net" website states that you can light them with newspaper. This I found extremely difficult to do. I used my small propane torch to light them.
With that being said.... I really, REALLY like them. I use them together with my firewood. Especially for the "all night" burns. A few 3-4 of the ecobricks along with a stick or two of regular "cord wood" makes for a nice and warm morning.
Keep in mind that you can get a "rain-check" if your local TSC is out of stock. I bought 13 packages - and cleaned them out. Ordered another 24.
The company "states" that a pallet of these is the equivalent of a PULP cord of wood...
Not a salesman of these NOR do I work for TSC. But - will experiment with these a little more this winter and maybe get a pallet. At the "sale price" these make good sense. At the normal price - regular cord wood would be cheaper (in my area).
Plus the mess is far less.
Keep in mind however - they MUST BE kept in a DRY place! No wood sheds! Unless 100% dry. I keep mine in my garage!
There - My 2 cents (lol)
Since I didnt really have time to get a cord or two of wood and I dont have a dry place besides my garage I ended up getting a ton of these guys when I got my stove. Forgot the price but think it was around $275 for a ton (pallet). http://www.northidahoenergylogs.com/energylogs.php
They work really good from what I can tell. Takes a little to get them going but once they are going they arent kidding about not putting more then 2 in your stove. With a little bed of coals and 1 to 1.5 logs I will get them going and cut back the air. When I get up in the morning about 7 hrs later there are usually still a few large chuncks of embers and the stove with the blower running all night is about 250f or so.
I like them so far, they are pretty easy to control, the flames still look really good once going, and they are easy to manage which is nice for the lady. Still I wont pass up good low cost or free wood.
They work really good from what I can tell. Takes a little to get them going but once they are going they arent kidding about not putting more then 2 in your stove. With a little bed of coals and 1 to 1.5 logs I will get them going and cut back the air. When I get up in the morning about 7 hrs later there are usually still a few large chuncks of embers and the stove with the blower running all night is about 250f or so.
I like them so far, they are pretty easy to control, the flames still look really good once going, and they are easy to manage which is nice for the lady. Still I wont pass up good low cost or free wood.
weatherguy
Minister of Fire
osburn2400 said:
Thanks for the heads up, I bought 3 packages a couple weeks ago and I like them, with the sale and my 10$ off coupon I may just stock up on them. They had more than a couple pallets when I was in my local TSC a couple weeks ago.
raybonz
Minister of Fire
osburn2400 said:
Thanks for the heads up about those being on sale! There is a TSC about 1/2 hr. away that I have never been to so I may take a ride and buy some of these to try them out.. The curiousity is just killing me now lol.. My concern is would they cause you to overfire? I don't want to void my warranty on my stove but I figure I could add one or two to the firewood and see what happens.. I doubt they would burn hotter than oak, ash and locust though which I burn all the time..
Ray
Play around with them for a while. Over Fireing is always a concern. What works for me may not work for you. I have just been, as stated above, using as a nice supplement to my cordwood.
Saw another brand at another Home Improvement "Box" store - and the just did not look as nice as the EcoBricks did. Not to mention they were more than double the price.
Saw another brand at another Home Improvement "Box" store - and the just did not look as nice as the EcoBricks did. Not to mention they were more than double the price.
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