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  1. Cowdogz New Member

    joined: Mar 31, 2012
    72 posts
    Southern Maine
    My local guy got a surprise load of these, so I was able to try a few bags. Threw one in last night, and they are freakin' hot. I don't know if they're $309/ton hot, but damn..........
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  2. Jaymaine34 New Member

    joined: Jan 5, 2013
    69 posts
    Not an expert by any means . But I had a few bags to try and I agree very hot ! I'm burning mcfeeters this year and the difference between the 2 was night and day ! And at only 50 difference per ton I will be burning vermonts next year !
  3. Andy P. Member

    joined: Dec 21, 2011
    91 posts
    Central Mass.
    Not to mention the fact that they are incredibly clean burning. I pay 290/ton here, GLADLY.
  4. Bigjim13 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 5, 2009
    451 posts
    Central Vermont
    $290? $309? Holy crap, I hope they loa themselves into the hopper for that price! :)
  5. thedude110 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 12, 2011
    269 posts
    Central Connecticut
    I've been burning Vermonts and McFeeters back and forth for a while and find the McFeeters a bit hotter. The Vermonts are definitely wicked clean, though -- the McFeeters are some dirty SOBs.

    Both pellets can be had much cheaper in the offseason!
  6. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    Mcfeeters = Trebio you run on high look out they are hot, they are dirty if you dont have enough air so running on low not the best
  7. thedude110 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 12, 2011
    269 posts
    Central Connecticut
    Are McFeeter and Trebio the same pellet, or are you saying they're similar?
  8. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    same
  9. wyatt9696 Member

    joined: Sep 26, 2009
    20 posts
    CT
    just ran out of my vermonts from last winter and now i'm burning cubex hardwood. imo the cubex are cleaner and as hot if not hotter. paid a ton of money for 1 ton of cubex. Couldn't afford to layout a big chunk of change in the spring/early summer this year for my normal 5 ton. good luck with your vermonts.
  10. CT Pellet Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 1, 2012
    645 posts
    Torrington, CT
    That is just not true.
  11. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    Well that is what i was told.
  12. Hoot23 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 28, 2012
    502 posts
    Alfred, Me
    Didn't think that was true. IMO the Mcfeeters were better than the trebio
  13. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    Im using Trebio right now their smokin
  14. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    Well im a little disappointed being called out. The info came from a pretty well " in the know " source. Im just gonna keep what i hear to myself. Dont want to bump heads with anyone here. im just here for fun
  15. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,722 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    A little birdie just confirmed your story. Good source that has been square with me for years! As far as I'm concerned Trebio-McFeeters are what you say.

    I heard another brand, But she didn't know the name.
  16. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    Thanks but nevertheless, not a good feeling. Yes on another brand too. But i rather not say anymore
  17. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,722 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Sometimes the crowd is tough here. Feelings get bruised. I get it all the time, Not as sensitive when your skin gets thick.

    I'd ask Mr Warm, But he don't talk to me much these days. I'll see what else I can dig up!
  18. thedude110 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 12, 2011
    269 posts
    Central Connecticut
    The reviews across the breadth of the site are certainly consistent -- Trebios and McFeeters both have the reputation of being hot and dirty.

    Just the way I like it.
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  19. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,722 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    I got an email from "you know who" and he confirmed. Trebio's-McFeeters and Boundary Bay all the same chit in different bags.

    OMV post what info you got on the bag for Trebio's(address) and can someone do the same for McFeeters(I don't have any bags kickin around). Should be able to add pieces to the puzzle. Icing on the cake as they say!
  20. Hoot23 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 28, 2012
    502 posts
    Alfred, Me
    Sorry OMV. I looked at Trebios website last night and didn't see anything about Mcfeeters. Couldn't find a site for Mcfeeters.from what I understand the new Trebios are 100% softwood, is that correct?
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  21. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    no problem http://prntscr.com/qppom
  22. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    IF Burger king ran out of meat for hamburgers and had to go to Mc'D for help. they sure in hell arent gonna tell you :p
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  23. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,722 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Hard to link them, But with a trade mark search we usually figure it out. Thats how we linked Energex and Premier together. Others as well.
  24. Hoot23 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 28, 2012
    502 posts
    Alfred, Me
    There's a dealer here that Carey's Trebio and said theft used to be a blend. Now he has the 100% soft. I tried the blend and it left my stove orange inside after two bags. Heat was good but filled my burn pot.
  25. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    ill look at my bags later dont feel like going out to the garage some people that have used them said clinkers some love them. 1 guy said the less ash he has seen lol. looking at our flame height thread we all learned something and all got significantly more heat. I think people jump to blame the pellet when in alot of cases its us that havent figured out our stoves :) I used Trebios all last winter man were they filthy. This year they arent 1/2 as bad, why? I found the setting they want. more air

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