nhdblfan said:
Thanks all for the reply's.
Those Maine Choice from strong where the crappy pellets I had a couple years ago(actually neighbors and I had to sift our way through 10 ton we did in group buy-never again will I gave them any business).
The NEWP plant in Jaffery is pretty close, in fact last deliver I got from the lumber company that I buy them through was still warm they where so fresh right from the plant to my garage.Leaning towards them again as they seem to only require cleaning my XXV once every 1/2 ton (could go longer I suspect),so its not a big deal.
thanks for all the replys
NEWPs are still a good choice, I got some at Lowe's for $3.97 per bag!
This year all the wood pellets are better! I burned a few Maine's Choice last year and I must say they are top notch now and the price is the best!
I just picked up a bag of Geneva Wood Pellets at Dodge grain. It seems like the ONLY difference is the the moisture content is 4% instead of 6% on the Maine's Choice! The unclear difference is the Geneva Pellets sold at Dodge Grain are delivered in a Covered Truck and Stored Inside under cover! That makes the moisture content spec is good as long as you pick them up or have them delivered on a Non Rainy/Snowy day and store them in a Non Damp/Moist Inside room
From this site
http://www.woodpellets4me.com/pellets-maineschoice.html
The tested BTU's on the Maine's choice are 7838 and ash content .49% so a little less heat but the same ash content?
See pics and specs in my 1st post above.
BTW the Geneva Pellets are $4.66 per bag right now, I got the Maine's Choice for $4.18 per bag!!
Summary
So I would say that the Super Premium Wood Pellets:
1. Have less moisture that in turn gives off more heat. That means a lower heat setting and maybe more burn time.
2. Have less ash content so fewer stove cleanings are needed.
So you only need to decide if that is worth paying a little more money.