Making Room for Pellets

[Lorilooo]

We are in the process of clearing out space in the basement for 4 tons of pellets to be delivered mid/late September. What I would like to know is...can anyone tell me (roughly) the measurement (dimensions) of a ton of pellets? It would help to know how much space we'll need to store these.

Thanks for any and all advice!
Lori

 

[Wet1]

I seem to recall they are about 4' x 4' x 4' per ton... maybe a hair larger.

 

[Hammer]

my 4 tons takes up the spot my Truck use to be in a garage.

 

[teddy1971]

4' x 4' x 4' seems about right. I have two tons in my basement and I will be receiving two more tons when the dealer installs my stove in september

 

[pelletwood]

I just went and measured, the skid is 40" x 48" and they are 48" high with the skid.

 

[swalz]

You can always stack higher then ten bags; I have five tons stacked on four pallets in my shed. :cheese:

 

[BubbRubb]

You can always stack higher then ten bags; I have five tons stacked on four pallets in my shed. :cheese:

Don't tell OSHA

 

[Lorilooo]

Thank you for the information everyone, this really helps. Now I know I've got more clearing out to do! 8-/

 

[sinnian]

Keep them about 6 inches away from the walls and 36" away from your electrical panel.

 

[itworks]

Why do the pellets need to be 6" away from the walls & 36" away from the electrical panel?

 

[sinnian]

6" is to help keep air circulation and keep them dry. 36" is code (at least here in Maine).

 

[itworks]

Thanks Limerick. I guess I'll be moving 2 tons of pellets in the AM. I'm just too tired now. If I provide the Coors and sausage pizza can I count you in as a helper?