I started the season with 2 tons of Vermont Wood pellets, they are very good as many-myself included- have spoken about. After going through those 2 tons and needing more as I knew I would, I found a decent price on some NOrthern Bear Necessities (made by Lauzon and have the black bear on the bag) hardwood pellets. The heat output I would say is about the same but they don't seem to burn as fast as the Vermont's did. Is this due to a difference in hardwood vs. softwood? Have others noticed this when going from softwood pellets to hardwood? FWIW its been cold here as it has in a lot of places and I have had the stove on at least the 4 setting in stove temp mode (Harman P61A). It just seems to be burning less pellets to get the same temps.
Not trying to bash either brand here either, for equal prices I would gladly burn either of these brands.
Not trying to bash either brand here either, for equal prices I would gladly burn either of these brands.