corn and pellets

[thepaulmc]

I have a 25-PDVC and I know they say don't burn corn in it but I see a lot of people here using a mix.. Is there a special corn to use or can I use deer corn? Also what would be a good mix, 20 corn and 75 pellet good??

 

[smoke show]

deer corn might contain additives like molasses.

 

[kinsmanstoves]

Better looked at what bagged corn is costing before going any further. Corn is almost double the price of pellets and a lot more hassle then pellets, unless you like critters in your garage.

Eric

 

[smoke show]

[email protected][/email]]Better looked at what bagged corn is costing before going any further. Corn is almost double the price of pellets and a lot more hassle then pellets, unless you like critters in your garage.

Eric

Some people don't have to pay retail price for corn.

just sayin.

 

[Czech]

You want shelled field corn dried down to the 12% moisture neighborhood. Cleaned is nice, no husk chunks or 'bee's wings' to make a mess or clog the stove. Quick moisture check is to bite a kernel, if it snaps it is good (rather then mushy crunch). Corn tends to burn more acidic and can be tough on exhaust venting if it is not rated for corn burning specifically. Start out and mix as you say above, mostly pellets, see how it burns, add more corn if it burns good. You may need to adjust accordingly as it does burn much different than pellets. You may also get what is called a clinker in you burn pot, this is a hard ash cake that forms from the sugars, you'll have to remove this from time to time. Therefore corn takes a bit more work but worth it if you can get it cheap.

 

[DexterDay]

You need multi fuel rated venting also......

 

[jtakeman]

60% pellet and 40% corn was the ticket for me. Stove ran like it was just eating pellets but got more heat too! Keep an eye on it, stir the pot often and clean it daily.

The other posters cover the safety points.