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  1. jlupi Member

    joined: Aug 11, 2011
    116 posts
    hudson valley, ny
    I have been impressed w north american. like them better than GS, instant heat or cheat river. I like IH the least but of course thats what I have the most of - low heat and largest pellets. Saving somersets for the real cold

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  2. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    everyone saving Somersets for the real cold, i dont know what im gonna use when it gets real cold if thats all im using
  3. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,727 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Fire up that second stove, maybe?
  4. oldmountvernon Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
    2,157 posts
    SE Mass
    im close, right now im still testing repositioning fans i only need a few more degrees up in that bedroom. that install is going to be the last resort, but i think its gonna happen soon. im just stubborn, even if i get it setup right , when the " real cold " hits its not gonna matter
  5. CelciusMaximus Member

    joined: Aug 20, 2008
    43 posts
    eastern,PA
    statesman 2006 vintage
  6. Vinculum Member

    joined: Sep 29, 2010
    34 posts
    South Central PA
    Cheat Rivers. They seem to have LOTS of fines. Too much handling from WV to PA?
  7. Steve Dimmick New Member

    joined: Nov 7, 2012
    17 posts
    Central PA
    just to be honest, kinda jealous of all the talk of Somesets, never seen them in central pa....i just wish Lowes or TS would be consistant on their brands, they change every month!

    Greene Gold's (Lowes) were good, Pellheats are not very good (local hdw), now Lowes has Cheat River and TS has Premium Pellets Appalachian Hardwood for $209, but another local place has Dry Creek for $270. Never used any of these, any suggestions? Just wish i could test out these legendary Somersets!
  8. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,727 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Premier Pellets Appalachian Hardwood are an Energex pellet. I burned them for a couple a seasons with decent results. Decent heat but a bit ashy. Similar to stove chow.
  9. Cincinnati Kid Member

    joined: Jan 6, 2009
    244 posts
    Cincinnati
    Burning Country Boy. In my opinion, they are just as good as Sommersets.
  10. aburress1223 Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    108 posts
    Virginia
    Burning Turmans, all I have bought so far this year. The least ash I have ever experienced out of a wood pellet.
  11. h2ochild Member

    joined: Dec 12, 2011
    96 posts
    Pinelands of NJ
    Burning up the Liggies first.
  12. bigruckus Member

    Just bought a couple of CRAPPE all softwood pellets...I'm sold on them.....in my Thelin they burnt like a champ...great heat output on my probe (located on the stove output vent grate).,,,,also VERY low ash so far...the pellets are very clean and have a light light tan color..looks like NO BARK at all....and they smell great...I'm going to buy 2 Canadian tons this weekend (metric)...I think it contains 70 bags in a pallet..1.4 tons...price at $315.00...only about 8 miles from me..located in Medway Maine. Compaired to MWP my other choice...the MWP has a fuller bag...seems like the Crappe bag contains less pellets..??..anyways I always thought the MWP gave you a good load in a 40lbs bag..
  13. St_Earl Minister of Fire

    hey, ruckus. : )
    bottomed out at 6 degrees over here this morning.
    the siding, house wrap and extra insulation we got over the summer are making a big difference.
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  14. sinnian Minister of Fire

    joined: May 28, 2008
    715 posts
    Limerick, Maine
    The MWP are not compressed as most other brands, so when the bags are filled by weight, versus volume ~ they appear to have more in them. Still 40 pounds, either way.
  15. SXIPro Feeling the Heat

    joined: Sep 28, 2009
    408 posts
    Northern MA
    Got a bag and a half left of Green Supremes, I'll be thrilled tomorrow night when I can switch to the Green Teams I just picked up. Gonna be nice to see my stove not loading up with ash every 5 days.
  16. tinkabranc Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 23, 2007
    1,636 posts
    South Coast MA
    Burnin up my Okies leftover from last year, then onto Spruce Pointe for the rest of the season.
  17. Outerlimits Member

    joined: Nov 25, 2010
    119 posts
    West MI
    Shoulder season is back here in MI. Now burning magic spark
  18. jjs777_fzr Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 9, 2007
    297 posts
    NorthShore, MA USA
    Been burning the North American hard/soft blend. Nice heat actually. Lots of fluffy ash - not a big deal.
    @Steve - re: the Dry Creek - definitely not bad but not for $270 IMHO.
  19. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,727 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Check Lowes, They are carring Timber Heat which is a sister to Dry Creek.
  20. imacman Minister of Fire

    Yep, been testing a few bags....nice heat! $209/ton
  21. Hoot23 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 28, 2012
    506 posts
    Alfred, Me
    Just put in a bag of Northern.
  22. tractorman100 Member

    joined: Jul 16, 2009
    65 posts
    Northern MD
    Burnin' Turmans. My second favorite pellet. ( My fav if price is included)
  23. movemaine Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 28, 2011
    382 posts
    Central Maine
    Was burning MWP Softies, but the last couple of days have been burning Black Hills Okies
  24. letsblaze Feeling the Heat

    Still burning the pros, just shut my stove down to to give it a rest since it's 47 out. I did just bring in a weeks + supply out if the shed into my storage area in the house.
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  25. Millsk Member

    joined: Sep 12, 2011
    169 posts
    Eastern ct
    Leave the cat food for the cats. It doesn't burn that well.

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