Especially if they are trying to save for when they get older and can afford to not give a damn.
There must be a chunk of change in selling pellets huh ?
Heating Oil prices put Pellets on back burner.
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Especially if they are trying to save for when they get older and can afford to not give a damn.
There must be a chunk of change in selling pellets huh ?
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I filled my oil tank today and payed $185.90 a gallon. I'm still planning on buying a ton or two for three real cold January and February months. I live in maine
Huge!
It's such easy money, too.....
I don't know why everybody doesn't get in on it...
Dan
I think it all depends on locality for both oil and pellets. I used Waterworker's $1.86gal example for oil, they probably live south of Waterville where prices for oil are lower than in Northern Maine (on average, there are exceptions).
Now if Waterworker paid $1.86gal and has access to pellets with 8,300BTU rating at $220/ton, its a wash as far as cost Now if Waterworker has a higher BTU pellet at $225/ton then its gonna be cheaper to burn pellets based on what he paid for oil.
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Some like the convenience of oil, others don't mind getting a workout lugging bags around. We are only talking pennies if oil drops more or pellets drop more. So it really is a matter of taste as far as what prices are for each in your area. Why Waterworker paid for oil when I see pellets in northern and southern Maine for $219/ton (8,500 BTU) must mean they enjoy the convenience of not having to clean the stove and lug the bags, but economically Waterworker "technically" paid more for oil.
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Take a ride up RT 4 in Turner $219 ton at 3 places all within 5 miles... Paris Farmers Union is selling them right now at $225/ton here in Maine or $234 delivered. Guess what I am saying is it seems to depend on where you are and not everyone has a new boiler. If oil is $1.86gal if you have an older boiler and a 2 year old pellet stove may make sense to keep with the pellets. just my 2 cents
Everyone has a right to say stupid things.
Don't abuse the privilege.
don't forget to add the cost of getting the Oil furnace serviced each year cheap oil or not...
btw: if your not going to use pellets anymore, why come to the forum...?
btw: if your not going to use pellets anymore, why come to the forum...?
I'll be filling the tank, but also buying 4 tons of pellets.
I enjoy the stove too much. It's warmer than oil, and our stove is in the living room/central point in the house.
The cats would also be sad without it(see profile image).
Earl
I enjoy the stove too much. It's warmer than oil, and our stove is in the living room/central point in the house.
The cats would also be sad without it(see profile image).
Earl
if you are looking to get rid of your pellet stove, let me know, know plenty of folks who'd love to go from oil to pellets...
I heard a lot of people say they burnt pellets to "save" money.
Now I hear them saying they are burning pellets to "waste" money.
Pellet suppliers and manufacturers must be loving it!
Now I hear them saying they are burning pellets to "waste" money.
Pellet suppliers and manufacturers must be loving it!
I'll burn whatever is cheaper. I have 5 tons in my garage and a 1/2 tank of oil. I'll probable use as much cheap oil as I can. Like everything, oil won't stay cheap for ever.
Have 2 fuel sources gives me options...I like options.
Have 2 fuel sources gives me options...I like options.
Its a ambiance thing in this house. Plus its a constant warmth compared to the forced hot air.
I think most realistic people are comparing pellets/pellet industries actions to the greedy oil industry.
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