Lets talk pellets in 2020-2021

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I expected to be much happier with Jed's, but there really wasn't a noticeable difference in ash or soot between the three. Jed's burned a bit hotter, but not $1.80/bag hotter.

We bought four tons of the Marth pellets from Menards for $221/ton and they've been fine, so far. We'll revisit mid-winter and try some of the Jed's again for comparison.

There is not that much difference in heat output from the Marth to the Jed's. Marth are probably around 8200 btu and Jed's are around 8600 btu. Not much difference between the two. Most people choose a particular pellet because of the amount of cleaning the stove needs from that pellet and from heat output. You will get the same results mid-winter.

A person used to be able to get a good deal on Jed's, but that has changed over the last several years. I have not bought them for 4 years now because of this.