Just a quick post (first time) to inform folks in Southern Maine of the availability of both the new Maine's Choice pellet, and the Okanagan pellet from British Columbia. In stock and ready for immediate delivery in York & Cumberland Counties.
If you're interested in trying a couple bags of each before you committ to an entire pallet, contact us with the information below and we can arrange for you to pick-up several bags @ $5.00/bag. Visit our website for directions and contact information to our Wells and Windham locations. In following this forum throughout the year, many are leary of purchasing an entire pallet of product before they have the opportunity to try them out. While we still have chilly evenings ahead, now would be the time to conduct your own experiment on these two brands of pellets.
I conducted my own experiment several weeks ago before we committed to carrying the Maine's Choice and the Okanagan pellets. In my non-scientific test, I burnt three bags of each of Energex Shur Blaze (Lac-Megantic blend), Okanagan, Maine's Choice and the Maine Woods. I thoroughly cleaned the stove after each test by brushing all available ash down into the ash pan.
My first test was with three bags of the Okanagan pellet. High heat, and 4.9 ounces of ash collected and weighed. Next, came the Energex pellets. Not quite as hot as the Okanagan, and 11.5 ounces of ash from three bags. Next, Maine's Choice. More heat than Energex but not quite as hot as the Okanagan, and 6.1 ounces of ash from three bags. Finally, Maine Woods yielded less heat of the four brands and 17.5 ounces of ash. I know that this is totally unscientific, but the results reflect the stated ash values of the four brands, with Okanagan at .38%, Maine's Choice at .47%, Energex .60%, and Maine Woods at .87%. These numbers are the latest independent lab results for three of the four brands (Energex would not release their data, so I am using information that I found on another web site for ash and btu values). Btu and ash values on all products that we carry are available on our website at www.woodpellets4me.com.
If you like to experiment like I do, consider giving the Okanagan and Maine's Choice a try. For a brand new pellet, I am very impressed with the heat output and low ash of the Maine's Choice. And the Okanagan pellet is the well known Westwood softwood pellet with a great track record. By far the hottest pellet that I have used (my first year burning with my Enviro EF2).
I would invite those who have the opportunity to test these pellets to post their findings so that others can benefit from the information. I look forward to your respones.
Sincerely,
Bob Maurais, Southern Maine Renewable Fuels
If you're interested in trying a couple bags of each before you committ to an entire pallet, contact us with the information below and we can arrange for you to pick-up several bags @ $5.00/bag. Visit our website for directions and contact information to our Wells and Windham locations. In following this forum throughout the year, many are leary of purchasing an entire pallet of product before they have the opportunity to try them out. While we still have chilly evenings ahead, now would be the time to conduct your own experiment on these two brands of pellets.
I conducted my own experiment several weeks ago before we committed to carrying the Maine's Choice and the Okanagan pellets. In my non-scientific test, I burnt three bags of each of Energex Shur Blaze (Lac-Megantic blend), Okanagan, Maine's Choice and the Maine Woods. I thoroughly cleaned the stove after each test by brushing all available ash down into the ash pan.
My first test was with three bags of the Okanagan pellet. High heat, and 4.9 ounces of ash collected and weighed. Next, came the Energex pellets. Not quite as hot as the Okanagan, and 11.5 ounces of ash from three bags. Next, Maine's Choice. More heat than Energex but not quite as hot as the Okanagan, and 6.1 ounces of ash from three bags. Finally, Maine Woods yielded less heat of the four brands and 17.5 ounces of ash. I know that this is totally unscientific, but the results reflect the stated ash values of the four brands, with Okanagan at .38%, Maine's Choice at .47%, Energex .60%, and Maine Woods at .87%. These numbers are the latest independent lab results for three of the four brands (Energex would not release their data, so I am using information that I found on another web site for ash and btu values). Btu and ash values on all products that we carry are available on our website at www.woodpellets4me.com.
If you like to experiment like I do, consider giving the Okanagan and Maine's Choice a try. For a brand new pellet, I am very impressed with the heat output and low ash of the Maine's Choice. And the Okanagan pellet is the well known Westwood softwood pellet with a great track record. By far the hottest pellet that I have used (my first year burning with my Enviro EF2).
I would invite those who have the opportunity to test these pellets to post their findings so that others can benefit from the information. I look forward to your respones.
Sincerely,
Bob Maurais, Southern Maine Renewable Fuels
