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  1. Phil D. Feeling the Heat

    joined: Dec 16, 2012
    303 posts
    Hyde Park, NY
    I have heard that a premium softwood pellet burns hotter and cleaner than a hardwood pellet;lol. I am pondering the thought of giving a bag or two a whirl, anyone have suggestions;?
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  2. Thaddius Wenderoth Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 21, 2013
    253 posts
    This tends to be true. Softwood burns hotter than hardwood. The only drawback to softwood in cord form is the density. Because pellets are made to specifications the density difference is ellminated. Because of this softwood pellets tend to be better.
  3. Utilitrack Member

    joined: Oct 14, 2008
    200 posts
    Central ME
    LaCrete's, Spruce Pointes are very good pellets IMO, MWP softwoods and LG's are decent as well.
  4. Hoot23 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 28, 2012
    505 posts
    Alfred, Me
    Vermont's as well.
  5. Jaymaine34 New Member

    joined: Jan 5, 2013
    69 posts
    Vermont's as well.
    X2
    McFeeters have done well for me this year also !
  6. tinkabranc Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 23, 2007
    1,636 posts
    South Coast MA
    Been burning primarily softwood pellets for years now.
    Will only burn hardwood pellets if I am forced to.;)
  7. imacman Minister of Fire

    My suggestion is yes, try some. Report back.

    That is all.
  8. Xena Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 30, 2005
    2,436 posts
    South Shore MA
    If you can get them try some LG, Okanagan, or La Crete.
  9. thedude110 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 12, 2011
    269 posts
    Central Connecticut
    I'd go with Vermonts or Okanagan.

    My McFeeters have been hot as sin but dirty as anything. I've burned half a ton and won't burn the other half until next year -- I think I'll save them for when it's so cold I don't care about the ash!
  10. Phil D. Feeling the Heat

    joined: Dec 16, 2012
    303 posts
    Hyde Park, NY
    What brand of softwood pellets are your preferred choice?
  11. Hoot23 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 28, 2012
    505 posts
    Alfred, Me
    Just picked up 4 bags of Mcfeeters. Looked at some reviews and they weren't highly recommended this year. I burned a half ton last year and liked them. Kinda pricey. The only place I can find them around here is aubachon in Sanford for 6.49$ a bag. It was these or Maine choice for the same price.
  12. daffonce New Member

    joined: Jan 23, 2013
    26 posts
    I would choice spruce pointes softwood pellets over Turman hardwoods. I burnt 2.5 tons of turmans and have been burning spruce pointes this week. Hands down prefer the pointes . fluffier ass less ash buildup in burn pot, ash isn't adhesive. Glass is cleaner. I would say hotter burn less pellets used and the volume of the pointes 40 lb bag is slightly higher IMO.
  13. tinkabranc Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 23, 2007
    1,636 posts
    South Coast MA
    The past two winters I have been burning primarily Spruce Pointe.
  14. Phil D. Feeling the Heat

    joined: Dec 16, 2012
    303 posts
    Hyde Park, NY
    Thanks, I guess I will have to take the 50 + mile ride to CT Pellet and get some:cool:
  15. gbreda Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 3, 2009
    1,202 posts
    Lakes Region, NH
    If making a 50 mile trek to CT Pellet. Get several types at different price points and find out what burns best for your stove at the best price point for your wallet.

    All great suggestions here so far
  16. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,723 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Have you tried Tri County Coal?

    Tri County Coal Inc
    Address: 113 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
    Phone:(845) 279-2046

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