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  1. madge69 Member

    joined: Nov 18, 2010
    63 posts
    central ma
    I found what I think is a good deal on Spruce Pointe pellets and was wondering if they are roughly as good as Okies? I'd like to save the $40/ton if possible. Thanks.
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  2. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,745 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Try out a couple bags to be sure, But I found them comparable to the Okies. Okies push a tick more heat, But the sprucies burn a bit cleaner. Both get A's in my scoring and would gladly burn either if the price was in my spending limit.

    Let us know how they do for you?
  3. gbreda Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 3, 2009
    1,212 posts
    Lakes Region, NH
    Tested Okies and Spruce in 2009. Been burning Spruce since. Very similar pellets, but Spruce has been cheaper for me. Sorry Mr Warm, 40 per ton difference is significant.

    As J pointed out, try a few bags, but I dont think that you will go wrong with either.
  4. MacP Member

    joined: Dec 10, 2011
    124 posts
    Southeastern MA
    I really liked SP! They burned so clean that I was able to clean my stove with very little effort. It would've been nice if the SP bags didn't rip so easily.

    I've been testing out a few different pellets since this has been my first year. I plan on stocking up this spring with SP, Barefoots, and Cubex.
  5. md2002 Member

    joined: Oct 18, 2011
    199 posts
    United States
    Maybe I'll have to try them again.. I tested the Spruce Point and didn't think they were anywhere near as good as the Oakies.
  6. madge69 Member

    joined: Nov 18, 2010
    63 posts
    central ma
    After burning a few bags of Spruce Pointes, I agree with your assessment. My burn pot fills up with heavy ash with the SP's, even with the draft set way too high (in my opinion). Frankly, I think NEWP's burn better than this batch of SP's. Should have gone with the Okies, but would have cost me more...
  7. WoodPorn Minister of Fire

    I'm gonna have a bunch (less than a ton) of SP's for sale very soon.....

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