How did Westwood Okanagan work out this year?

[Stentor]

Several people were buying softwood pellets from B.C. called Okanagan (and also called Westwood) and posted last year. I'm curious because they are starting to show up here in New England and I wonder if they are worth looking at and buying a few test bags. I ran across one bag and it was fine but that's a real small sample.

Several hardwood brands are from this region, like New England Wood Pellets. I used them and they were good. They wouldn't have to be hauled across the continent, but I wonder if there is some advantage to Okanagan.

 

[Raven20]

No advantage, There ok pellets....I'd buy them in a pinch...

 

[BDPVT]

I had a chance to burn 1/2 ton this season. Very impressed. These pellets burn hot with very little ash. Compared to the other brands my dealer offers I liked these the best . I ordered 5 tons for next season.

 

[JoeS]

Maybe the best pellet I burned this year. One thing I had to do however was switch to the sunflower setting instead of the softwood setting. Something about the fuel tables on my Mt. Vernon, I have to play with the various settings to find the best air/fuel mix. These pellets burn hot and clean. If I could get them for a decent price i would go with them!

 

[Stentor]

Useful comments. Thanks. I'll try the two remaining bags with a different heat setting. It's an early inning yet - - one person says they are OK (that could be a pun!) and two say they are good. I'll post how the ones I have work out for me. We probably have a few cool evenings left around here when the stove will be on.

 

[brian22]

Just bought 4 tons today..the salesman swears my them...he uses them himself...I will find out in the fall..great buch of guys...dont think they would send me in the wrong direction

 

[Stentor]

I ordered two tons of Okanagan and two tons of New England Wood Pellets. NEWP worked well last year and the test bags from Okanagan were good. I'm not putting all my eggs in one basket but I think I've got a good balance. I'll know more this fall.