Envirobrick or Envi 8

[Jls667]

I'm gearing up for burning season here in PA. Last year I supplemented my cord wood that I scrounge up with some of the compressed wood bricks from Tractor Supply. They weren't bad and were certainly a bit cleaner to work with. I also have the BioBlocks near me but they're nearly double the price of the TS Envirobrick and seemed to burn identically. However, a couple smaller suppliers near me have the Envi 8 bricks, although not yet since it's early.

Has anyone had direct experience burning the Barefoot Envi 8 bricks vs the Tractor Supply Envirobricks? Is the Envi much better or are they similar enough that it's not worth the hassle of hunting them down. I wish I could get the compressed logs that have such a good reputation but I can't get them anywhere near me.

Thanks in advance.

 

[hatallica]

What part of PA? I am just north of Pittsburgh and recently tried both Envirobrick (TS $3.99 ea) and BioBlock (Ace $7.99 ea!). The latter was for convenience and I would never pay that again. Also, the smaller size was not my personal preference.
Yesterday, I picked up a skid of Envirobrick from the dealer in Kittanning for $235 (http://envirobrick.net/dealerloc). I expect that most compressed hardwood would work similarly - no secret sauce that I am aware of.

 

[begreen]

Density is the difference. A more densely compressed brick will burn longer. Out here TS has been selling Redstones which are ok, but not as densely packed as BioBricks are.

 

[ratsrepus]

Ive been using a bio block called Gren Energy for the last few years< I get them at a chan called Family Farm supply. $220 a pallet, which is a ton. Very dense and are great during the shoulder season here in Michigan. ILL post a picture in a bit

 

[ratsrepus]

as good as any Ive used. Id like some of those NIELS blocks but don't know where to go for them