(-: 2010 Pellet review its that time again! :-)

[jtakeman]

Clean Energy results

Temp average 249ºF

Ash volume 18 ounces

Ash 8.64 weight onces

Ash Percentage .653%

Density 42.37 LBS.

Fines volume 8 ounces

Fines 3.21 ounces

Fines Percentage .242%

Bag Weight Bag 1 41.36 LBS
Bag 2 41.43 LBS

Diameter .267

Length 1/4 to 1 5/16

Total Burn Length: 24 hrs 05 min

 

[captkirk5858]

That's great news! The Alleghenys are one of the brands that is readily available around here, and are manufactured fairly locally. I have not tried any of them up to this point. I'm awaiting your ash results, then will likely be off to pick up a pallet.

blaster668, I would try a few bags first just in case. Its safer that way as YMMV compared to what I get for results from them. You just never know!

I went to Lowes looking for some Green Teams today. Figured I would test this years before I tried to put more in my basement. But Lowes was out of them. I wound up getting 2 bags of Clean Energy to try in this test thread.

We are heading to Blakeslee soon. I hope to get Counrty Pine, PWI and Western Wood Products to try. Gonna meet iron stove and get the Blazers too. I am also working on a chart for the first post. Don't seem to have the time I did last season. I'll do my best!

Jay--- You got these results on a Sticky?

 

[jtakeman]

Jay--- You got these results on a Sticky?

No I can't sticky threads. The mods do them. Last seasons are.

 

[slvrblkk]

Reserved for Clean Energy

Jay...you might be pleasantly surprised with these....I burned a bag this past week from Lowes....clean, hot and low ash....It seemed like it had less ash than the "new" Treecycles I got the other week....*disclaimer*........my results are purely visual......

Steve

 

[jtakeman]

Reserved for Clean Energy

Jay...you might be pleasantly surprised with these....I burned a bag this past week from Lowes....clean, hot and low ash....It seemed like it had less ash than the "new" Treecycles I got the other week....*disclaimer*........my results are purely visual......

Steve

Hey Steve,

I am hoping to pick up the blazers this weekend. So if I do they will go in first. I am itchy to see how the Blazers do. Then I will continue with the pellets in this thread. Nice to hear feedback on brands I am about to try. Thanks for sharing them and It adds excitement to them for me to continue this challenge.

I might be able to get the LG's in before I pickup the Blazers. I will also include the Blazer results here.

 

[jtakeman]

Allegheny are finished and info is updated. Pretty impressive and I liked them. Any other Allegheny burners out there?

I have the LG's in. Will post the temps later!

I'm really curious to see the results of your testing on the Alleghenys.

blaster668, I really liked them Good pellet IMHO!

 

[captkirk5858]

Jay.. your so Hot your on Fire. Keep Up the Great Work

 

[Turbojoey]

Are these the pellets that are supposedly the same as Hammer Hot Ones?

 

[jtakeman]

Are these the pellets that are supposedly the same as Hammer Hot Ones?

One would never know 100% But were pretty sure they are. They could change things and not tell anyone either. My local agway has named brands including Hamer Hot Ones. So I can't test them. Try a couple of bags and see if they do good for you. Post your thought on them for us if possible.

 

[briansol]

Have you checked ron's agway in Burlington? (rte 4) I haven't been in there in years.

 

[Turbojoey]

Are these the pellets that are supposedly the same as Hammer Hot Ones?

One would never know 100% But were pretty sure they are. They could change things and not tell anyone either. My local agway has named brands including Hamer Hot Ones. So I can't test them. Try a couple of bags and see if they do good for you. Post your thought on them for us if possible.

Ok. Maybe I will see if my Agway has them and try them. I will also go to TSC and see if they have the "Hardwood Heat" that I have read are also produced by Hammer. I am looking for another ton but want to try a different brand than the C&C Smith and Energex American my Harman dealer sells.

 

[jtakeman]

Have you checked ron's agway in Burlington? (rte 4) I haven't been in there in years.

Are they still there? I haven't stopped in a long time either. I have one in Torrington so we go there instead. I could stop on my way home someday if they do, I 'll have to call and see what they have.

 

[briansol]

Yeah, they are still there. I tried to find their website, but it seems to just be the generic global agway site.

 

[blaster668]

Are these the pellets that are supposedly the same as Hammer Hot Ones?

My Agway dealer claims they are from Hamer, but these ones come in a mostly clear bag with Agway labels, I will try to get pics up.

 

[jtakeman]

Blazers results

Temp average 274ºF

Ash volume 6 ounces

Ash weight 3.04 onces

Ash Percentage .235%

Density 42.45 LBS.

Fines volume 8 ounces

Fines 3.36 ounces

Fines Percentage .261%

Bag Weight Bag 1 40.15 LBS
Bag 2 40.47 LBS

Diameter .257

Length 1/4 to 1 1/16

Total Burn Length: 26 hrs 58 min

 

[jtakeman]

MWP results

Temp average 243ºF

Ash volume 12 ounces

Ash weight 4.48 onces

Ash Percentage 0.351%

Density 40.91 LBS.

Fines volume 9 ounces

Fines 3.68 ounces

Fines Percentage .288%

Bag Weight Bag 1 40.21 LBS
Bag 2 39.64 LBS

Diameter .258

Length 1/4 to 1

Total Burn Length: 27 hrs 48 min

Very well done MWP. Much improved and impressive! Very clean burning pellet!

 

[jtakeman]

PWI results

Temp average 246ºF

Ash volume 12 ounces

Ash weight 3.2 onces

Ash Percentage 0.250%

Density 42.53 LBS.

Fines volume 10 ounces

Fines 4.72 ounces

Fines Percentage .369%

Bag Weight Bag 1 40.03 LBS
Bag 2 40.02 LBS

Diameter .254

Length 1/8 to 1 1/4

Total Burn Length: 23hrs 06min

 

[jtakeman]

Country Pine results

Temp average 252ºF

Ash volume 15 ounces

Ash weight 4.83 onces

Ash Percentage 0.375%

Density 43.14 LBS.

Fines volume 5 ounces

Fines weight 1.84 ounces

Fines Percentage 0.144%

Bag Weight Bag 1 40.125 LBS
Bag 2 39.86 LBS

Diameter .257

Length 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches

Total Burn Length: 25hrs 15min

 

[jtakeman]

Quality One results

Temp average 241ºF

Ash volume 18 ounces

Ash weight 6 onces

Ash Percentage 0.485%

Density 41.91 LBS.

Fines volume 11 ounces

Fines weight 5.28 ounces

Fines Percentage 0.426%

Bag Weight Bag 1 38.22 LBS
Bag 2 39.18 LBS

Diameter .260

Length 1/4 to 1 1/4 inches

Total Burn Length: 23 hrs 21 min

These pellet's were donated by BT Ent. Thanks BT for the help in my testing challenge

 

[geek]

boy, you've been busy today, ah.

lol....

..

 

[jtakeman]

boy, you've been busy today, ah.

lol....

..

were trying boss. One promise was to keep it interesting. A couple of these brands should help!

Edit: Well I guess I wasn't done yet! Wife went to the local TSC and brought home some more goodies! We found out whats under the black overbag! Hardwood Heat! But there $4.69/bag :-( She got 2 bags for the testing. Slave driver! hehe

 

[jtakeman]

Hardwood Heat results

Temp average 263ºF

Ash volume 13 ounces

Ash weight 3.04 onces

Ash Percentage 0.482%

Density 43.45 LBS.

Fines volume 6 ounces

Fines weight 3.04 ounces

Fines Percentage 0.238%

Bag Weight Bag 1 40.72 LBS
Bag 2 39.17 LBS

Diameter .258

Length 1/8 to 1 5/8 inches

Total Burn Length: 19 hrs 53 min

 

[geek]

at least your wifey keeps an eye looking out for you.....good job for the wife, give her the thanks from the gang here.......hehe

 

[gbreda]

Dang, Jay. I thought you weren't pulling an all out test like last year. Slow down there buddy.

Take a deep breath and repeat after me:

God, Grant me the serenety to accept that they are just pellets
The ability to drive by a stove shop without stopping
And the wisdom to go fishing



Keep up the good work!

 

[geek]

this is actually an addictive game, i don't need pellets at all but if i go to the home store i cannot help it and always go by the pellets to see what's going on..... %-P :sick: