Pellet Choices

[Bigjim13]

The thread by J-Takeman got me thinking about this post, I didn't want to threadjack his post either so I started a new topic. I have not bought my pellets for the season. Around me in Southern VT there is a wide range of pellet prices, from $209/ton at home Depot (freedom fuel I believe) to $270 at the local mill. I have narrowed it down to 3 options that I think are ok. My problem is that I have burned exactly none of these brands, so I need thoughts. I found a thread on PA pellets that was pretty positive but it was 2 yrs old, so I don't know.

What say you all to these choices:

PA Pellets: $219/ton
O'Malley's: $224/ton
NEWP: $235/ton

I was leaning towards the O'malley's until I found the PA Pellets, now I am not sure again. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!

 

[Bigjim13]

The thread by J-Takeman got me thinking about this post, I didn't want to threadjack his post either so I started a new topic. I have not bought my pellets for the season. Around me in Southern VT there is a wide range of pellet prices, from $209/ton at home Depot (freedom fuel I believe) to $270 at the local mill. I have narrowed it down to 3 options that I think are ok. My problem is that I have burned exactly none of these brands, so I need thoughts. I found a thread on PA pellets that was pretty positive but it was 2 yrs old, so I don't know.

What say you all to these choices:

PA Pellets: $219/ton
O'Malley's: $224/ton
NEWP: $235/ton

I was leaning towards the O'malley's until I found the PA Pellets, now I am not sure again. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!

Personally I vote for the Okanagan's......but then again, I'm pretty bias......

Know where I can find them in a 25 mile radius or Poultney, VT? I have yet to see them even once in this area!

 

[summit]

Nice pitch, BTU

 

[jtakeman]

Out of the 3 you listed NEWP would be my pick. Then the PA but just barely over the O Malley's.

Hopefully BTU can find a dealer with some Okies for you. I would get some if possible for the mid season cold spell. The NEWP'S can handle the 4 rest for you!

 

[jtakeman]

I will vote for the Vermont wood pellets. Definitely above average burning, nice and clean too. Less than .3% ash total. You should be able to get them for about the same cost as the NEWP's.

 

[Bigjim13]

I was planning on going with the VWP but I had heard they raised their prices to like $270/ton. I called them and can pick them up at the mill for $234/ton. I have used them and like them alot and I think that is the way I am going to go!

I have been on the lookout for Okies ever since joining this board about 2 yrs ago, but i have yet to see them in, even sold by the bag, in any of the stores that carry pellets around here.

Thanks for the replies everyone!

 

[jtakeman]

Bigjim13,

Buying the local pellets is something the members from Maine really believe in. I agree and I would buy local if there was a mill in CT. I think you are doing the right thing on 2 counts. One they are a really good pellet and 2 supporting a locally produced product just seems like a good thing to do!

 

[imacman]

I was planning on going with the VWP......... I called them and can pick them up at the mill for $234/ton. I have used them and like them alot and I think that is the way I am going to go!.........

Good choice. :coolsmile:

 

[WoodPorn]

I have no exp with the PA pellets, The O'malley's are just ok, STAY AWAY from the NEWP's Poop in a bag as far as I'm concerned! but that's just my opinion.

Good luck!