Patriot Pellets

[Marster]

Anyone tried these pellets? They are listed as located in York Pa. I could not find any details or reviews on this pellet.

Any information would be helpful.

THANKS!

 

[crausch]

I could not find much on the iNet about these either. Only the location of the plant. Where did you find out about them? Did you see them in a store?

 

[kinsmanstoves]

Anyone tried these pellets? They are listed as located in York Pa. I could not find any details or reviews on this pellet.

Any information would be helpful.

THANKS!

All I can say is that I have heard that name before. Nothing on quality.

Eric

 

[Marster]

I could not find much on the iNet about these either. Only the location of the plant. Where did you find out about them? Did you see them in a store?

I drove by the plant one day while doing snow removal. I knew the area well but just noticed this winter it was turned from a pallet business to a pellet business. I talked to my stove dealer about it. They never tried their pellets but considered doing so since it was close to their shop. I thought for sure someone on here may have heard of them. I think they're fairly new.

 

[crausch]

I might try some if they sell them directly from the plant or in a nearby HD. The plant is about 45 minutes from me and about 10 minutes from my brother that lives in Dover. I am heading up to the Hostpital in York today after work, I might see if I can pick a few bags up. I need a few more bags of pellets to finish out the season anyway.

 

[Marster]

Let me know if you were able to purchase a few bags and how they burn. I never seen any in the box stores in Mech.....infact, I never even heard of this brand until I drove by. I wonder if they're grinding pallets to make pellets?

I may call them today if my schedule allows. I'm at least 30 mins away. If they do sell to the public, I may have to give these a try.

 

[crausch]

I wonder if they’re grinding pallets to make pellets?

I had the same thought. If their strictly from pallets then I won't expect to much out of them. I am only guessing that if they are using pallets as a source that they would be older weathered pallets. I would think (IMO) that the wood on weathered pallets becaomes coarse and and may absorb many dirt and debri particles. I would think that this dirt would make it into the pellets. Thus, leaving much unknown residue in our burn pots.

Wheather I am right or wrong about that, I would try a few bags since their local.

 

[Marster]

Just got off the phone with them. They do sell retail but do not deliver. They're manufactured there and do not sell to any big box stores. Their a hard wood pellet made from sawdust. All hardwood. no bark. The pellets do not have the PFI label on or any ash % rating. They just said very low ash. Said they havent had any complants.

They're 270.00 a ton. Cash and carry. Max bag purchase is 15 @ 5.50 per 40# bag. ($5.00 cheaper by the ton.) I should have asked if they gave additional discounts if X amount of tons were purchased.......

No early buy option as well. This is their second season in business. May have to give them a try!

Marster

 

[crausch]

Thanks for the information Marster!

Tunred out that I didn't get up to York yesterday like I thought. Given what you just posted (no PFI rating) I would definately try several bags before a bulk purchase. I just picked up a few bags of Penningtons today. I have not try those yet either.

 

[Marster]

You're welcome!

I think too, just buying a few bags to see how they're. I'm not real thrilled with the price per ton, but I enjoy trying different pellets and love having more options.

Let me know if you grab a few bags.