had to empty the ash pan after 19 bags....last season i was able to go over a ton before emptying the ash pan
still puttin out great heat just more ash for some reason
still puttin out great heat just more ash for some reason
HEMI said:had to empty the ash pan after 19 bags....last season i was able to go over a ton before emptying the ash pan
still puttin out great heat just more ash for some reason
i dont have much dust and the fines are very minimal (best i seen), but the ash.....wowDougsey said:I am unimpressed with the Okies... more ash than I expected and talk about dusty, sheesh!
I like the Greene Teams a have left over from last year better.
slls said:Can you say bark.
did a complete cleaning including the blowers and leaf blower, any adjustments i could make with my p43 other then the feedrate ?hossthehermit said:slls said:Can you say bark.
WOOF WOOF ????????
But, seriously, folks, i'm sure your stove is dirty, or something is out of adjustment.
BTU said:I think they are ALL good brands, but IMHO the Okanagan Pellets for only $5.79 per bag is the deal here.. Highest heat value of all of them and the lowest ash left over. To me that is a no brainer...but then again, I am bias to this brand..I know they are an excellent pellet and you would be very pleased ...worry free, great product..
Fish On said:Rooscooter said:I've burned about 3/4 ton of Okies this year and have noticed a lot of duct in the bags and more ash than my other two favorite pellets (North Idaho Energy and Atlas Premium). On the other hand I get a little more heat out of the Okies than the others. In another thread I noted that the consistency on size of pellet of the Okies is a big plus in my opinion, however a little less dust and ash would be welcome.
There are several brands out here that are having "off" years in my opinion. When you talk to the stove shops in the area you hear a lot of people complaining about brands that over the years have been very good. My theory is that there is a lot more competition for good mill fiber as the recession has cut back production and closed a lot of saw mills in the region.
The only brand that I use regularly that hasn't been affected is the North Idaho Energy Pellets. The are very consistent in quality and produce almost no ash and the cleanest I've ever used. OTOH they range in length from 3/4" to 3" and can play havoc with auger at times.
3/4 to 3" pellet! wow those are big.
I take the good with the bad. The North Idaho Energy Pellets are very low ash.....very low, however they tend to be very long with most of the bag being 1 1/2" to 2" with some at 3" or so.j-takeman said:Fish On said:Rooscooter said:I've burned about 3/4 ton of Okies this year and have noticed a lot of duct in the bags and more ash than my other two favorite pellets (North Idaho Energy and Atlas Premium). On the other hand I get a little more heat out of the Okies than the others. In another thread I noted that the consistency on size of pellet of the Okies is a big plus in my opinion, however a little less dust and ash would be welcome.
There are several brands out here that are having "off" years in my opinion. When you talk to the stove shops in the area you hear a lot of people complaining about brands that over the years have been very good. My theory is that there is a lot more competition for good mill fiber as the recession has cut back production and closed a lot of saw mills in the region.
The only brand that I use regularly that hasn't been affected is the North Idaho Energy Pellets. The are very consistent in quality and produce almost no ash and the cleanest I've ever used. OTOH they range in length from 3/4" to 3" and can play havoc with auger at times.
3/4 to 3" pellet! wow those are big.
Long pellets in the mix kill the fuel charge. You probably will see inconsistent flame high with them. This also allows the fuel to completly burn in the burnpot. So no incomplete burn like some of the dense fuels are having issues with.
Break all the pellets up to about 1/2 inch long and try them. I just bet you see different results! But what do I know?
Rooscooter said:I take the good with the bad. The North Idaho Energy Pellets are very low ash.....very low, however they tend to be very long with most of the bag being 1 1/2" to 2" with some at 3" or so.j-takeman said:Fish On said:Rooscooter said:I've burned about 3/4 ton of Okies this year and have noticed a lot of duct in the bags and more ash than my other two favorite pellets (North Idaho Energy and Atlas Premium). On the other hand I get a little more heat out of the Okies than the others. In another thread I noted that the consistency on size of pellet of the Okies is a big plus in my opinion, however a little less dust and ash would be welcome.
There are several brands out here that are having "off" years in my opinion. When you talk to the stove shops in the area you hear a lot of people complaining about brands that over the years have been very good. My theory is that there is a lot more competition for good mill fiber as the recession has cut back production and closed a lot of saw mills in the region.
The only brand that I use regularly that hasn't been affected is the North Idaho Energy Pellets. The are very consistent in quality and produce almost no ash and the cleanest I've ever used. OTOH they range in length from 3/4" to 3" and can play havoc with auger at times.
3/4 to 3" pellet! wow those are big.
Long pellets in the mix kill the fuel charge. You probably will see inconsistent flame high with them. This also allows the fuel to completly burn in the burnpot. So no incomplete burn like some of the dense fuels are having issues with.
Break all the pellets up to about 1/2 inch long and try them. I just bet you see different results! But what do I know?
It does make for inconsistent feeding. I try to "stir" them in the hopper a few times each bag I add to break the longs ones down. I have to be vigilant setting the stove when going from them to Okies as they feed much faster (shorter pellets) and have higher ash. Damper out (open) and settings down a notch for the Okanagan's it written on a post-it near the thermostat for the "un-educated" in my house.
j-takeman said:Rooscooter said:I take the good with the bad. The North Idaho Energy Pellets are very low ash.....very low, however they tend to be very long with most of the bag being 1 1/2" to 2" with some at 3" or so.j-takeman said:Fish On said:Rooscooter said:I've burned about 3/4 ton of Okies this year and have noticed a lot of duct in the bags and more ash than my other two favorite pellets (North Idaho Energy and Atlas Premium). On the other hand I get a little more heat out of the Okies than the others. In another thread I noted that the consistency on size of pellet of the Okies is a big plus in my opinion, however a little less dust and ash would be welcome.
There are several brands out here that are having "off" years in my opinion. When you talk to the stove shops in the area you hear a lot of people complaining about brands that over the years have been very good. My theory is that there is a lot more competition for good mill fiber as the recession has cut back production and closed a lot of saw mills in the region.
The only brand that I use regularly that hasn't been affected is the North Idaho Energy Pellets. The are very consistent in quality and produce almost no ash and the cleanest I've ever used. OTOH they range in length from 3/4" to 3" and can play havoc with auger at times.
3/4 to 3" pellet! wow those are big.
Long pellets in the mix kill the fuel charge. You probably will see inconsistent flame high with them. This also allows the fuel to completly burn in the burnpot. So no incomplete burn like some of the dense fuels are having issues with.
Break all the pellets up to about 1/2 inch long and try them. I just bet you see different results! But what do I know?
It does make for inconsistent feeding. I try to "stir" them in the hopper a few times each bag I add to break the longs ones down. I have to be vigilant setting the stove when going from them to Okies as they feed much faster (shorter pellets) and have higher ash. Damper out (open) and settings down a notch for the Okanagan's it written on a post-it near the thermostat for the "un-educated" in my house.
Or try mixing with the Okies 50/50(bag for bag) You will get the best of both in a blend. Should also help the inconsistent flame hieght too.
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