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  1. thepaulmc New Member

    joined: Jan 2, 2012
    61 posts
    N.E.PA
    Has anyone burned Powerhouse pellets? Anygood? I have a ton of stovechow and looking for another ton of something better..
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  2. tsmith Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 13, 2009
    647 posts
    Kutztown, PA
    I have 2 tons of Power House, they burn well in both my Quad and Harman. They are the same as Great American Pellets. They are a good pellet for the price, I plan on buying them again. Plus they are a local company for us here in Eastern PA.
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  3. will711 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 26, 2011
    939 posts
    Pocono mts.
    +1 on this no need to say more
  4. kmapsrule Member

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    41 posts
    Southern Tier, NY
    I've put about 15 bags through my stove and other than Barefoots, they are the best performing pellet my stove has seen to date.
    The Binghamton, NY Agway has them for $215 a ton, going to snag 2 more tons as soon as the car stops eating money in repairs.
  5. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,723 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    I have burned both Power House and Great American. Both burned very good and I will buy them again.
  6. tsmith Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 13, 2009
    647 posts
    Kutztown, PA
    Well that right there says a lot about the pellets. If Jay says they are good, they are good.
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  7. doublewide Member

    joined: Jun 14, 2010
    110 posts
    Eastern PA
    I just picked up a ton for $200. Germansville, PA. (close to where 309 and 100 meet). The guy has them listed on craigslist Lehigh Valley. I have not burned them yet. He also has a trailer that he will load for you and let you borrow for an afternoon if you buy at least 2 tons.
  8. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,723 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Well, That's a lot of pressure. I must add the "try before you buy" JIC. They aren't Barefoots or Hamers(Nor do they cost as much). They do well compared to other pellets in their price range.
  9. tsmith Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 13, 2009
    647 posts
    Kutztown, PA
    No pressure, I just appreciate all the time you put into testing pellets for us and know you always give an honest opinion of their performance. I always check your postings before purchasing a new brand. However I agree that all stoves and set ups are different and therefore it is best to buy a couple bags and try before buying tons.
  10. mr coffee Member

    joined: Dec 12, 2011
    138 posts
    pennsyltuckey
    I have seen his post on craigslist... he posts EVERYDAY in multiple catagories! How many tons is he sitting on ? It seems a little desperate
  11. doublewide Member

    joined: Jun 14, 2010
    110 posts
    Eastern PA
    He said he bought four tractor trailer loads. 24 tons per load, I think. He has a barn where he stores them. He pointed to about 12 tons and said that it will be gone by the end of the week. So what do you think the price for ton is on a tractor trailer? My guess is around $150? Nice little side job for him.
  12. smilejamaica Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 24, 2008
    437 posts
    hartford ct
    i like them also. a little ashy but for 199.00 a ton i wont complain.
  13. thepaulmc New Member

    joined: Jan 2, 2012
    61 posts
    N.E.PA
    OK, I can get Hamers for 280, are they really that much better for the price?
  14. will711 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 26, 2011
    939 posts
    Pocono mts.

    For me they aren't., don't get me wrong Hamers are a great pellet have them in my stash, but the price has really gone up . The Great Americans keep my home just as warm and I got an extra $80.00 for something else like beer.:)
  15. subsailor Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 8, 2011
    1,315 posts
    Winthrop, Maine
    That's the beauty of a Harman. You can buy more beer.:)
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  16. will711 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 26, 2011
    939 posts
    Pocono mts.

    Ain't that the truth :)
  17. tsmith Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 13, 2009
    647 posts
    Kutztown, PA
    I just saw he now has them listed at $215
  18. thepaulmc New Member

    joined: Jan 2, 2012
    61 posts
    N.E.PA
    Where are Hamers 215????_g
  19. thepaulmc New Member

    joined: Jan 2, 2012
    61 posts
    N.E.PA
    Powerhouse or Stove Chow?
  20. tsmith Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 13, 2009
    647 posts
    Kutztown, PA
    Power House
  21. Middle543 New Member

    joined: Nov 24, 2012
    2 posts
    I just bought 2 tons Of Powerhouse pellet form the guy in germansville. He has a nice side business. I will be buying more from him. I never burned powerhouse before so he gave me 2 bags for free to try. well i wen t back and bought more. they burn hot but i find myself cleaning my stove a little more. i am fine with that. the guy that loaded me does it on the side and is very nice. he loaded his trailer and let me take it. he has a special going on right now on craigslist of 2 bags of pellets for 3 dollars to try them. that why i went and he gave them for free to me. like i said he is a pleasant person to work with not some large box store that doesn't give a dam. i support the local guy!!!! i got the pellet for 215 a ton and used his trailer took them home and brought the trailer back later. smart kid he keeps his cost low with free advertisement and persistence. combined with how he treats people he will go far. i recommend him to others. the pellets didn't sell me he did
  22. schoondog Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 17, 2008
    350 posts
    dutchess county, n.y.
    I burned some last yr. and I thought they were pretty good. Some of the pellets were long and I had to turn stove up a notch to allow for that, but OK heat for the price.

    Schoondog
  23. george pence New Member

    joined: Jun 22, 2012
    18 posts
    Lebanon,Pa
    Just bought 3 bags today...so far burn great in my Winslow. Around here they are $215
  24. The Ds Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 29, 2012
    262 posts
    Western PA, USA
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