PE Alderlea and North Idaho Energy logs

[BirthofSerpents]

Just got my stove, and the whole house actually last month. I've got a little seasoned wood, but would like to extend it. See TLDR at the bottom for my question.

With an old stove I used to use North Idaho Energy logs with great success but the Alderlea manual says don't use compressed. I imagine that's to prevent overfires by packing compressed only as others have mentioned.

I would just use them to extend my seasoned wood till we're through this season, maybe a bit next season till I can build an inventory of well seasoned stuff.

TLDR: any Alderlea/Summit owners burning compressed wood, specifically North Idaho stuff? Good or bad idea?

 

[Dataman]

Put less in I would think. I burn North Idaho Logs Pellets. Good Stuff. Try one mixed with some FW

 

[begreen]

I've burned them without any drama or excitement. Use good judgment and don't overload. Maybe start out with a fire of 3, loaded E/W, stacked pyramid style with the starter between the lower two. I've burned 4 stacked log cabin style and it was just a good hot fire. They didn't burn as long as they did in my early Castine testing for some reason.

 

[BirthofSerpents]

I've burned them without any drama or excitement. Use good judgment and don't overload. Maybe start out with a fire of 3, loaded E/W, stacked pyramid style with the starter between the lower two. I've burned 4 stacked log cabin style and it was just a good hot fire. They didn't burn as long as they did in my early Castine testing for some reason.

Probably a good fatwood starter then? My only concern would be getting a quick fire as the can hard to light.

 

[begreen]

Yes, you need something that burns for several minutes. I used a chunk of SuperCedar. You might also keep an eye out for HomeFire Prest-Logs. They are pretty good too.

 

[weatherguy]

I mix 2 or 3 in with my seasoned wood, usually 3 logs and 3 splits. They do burn hot so keep your eye on it.

 

[begreen]

Here's an old review

Northern Idaho Energy Logs

Northern Idaho Energy Logs - BeGreen Manufacturer: North Idaho Energy Logs, Moyie Springs, ID Website: http://www.northidahoenergylogs.com/Phone: (208)267-5311. Reviewer: BeGreen Date of test: 2/03/06 Packaging: sold by the pallet of 240 logs or partial pallet...

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and one for the HomeFires

Home Fire Prest Logs

Home Fire Prest-Logs - BeGreen Manufacturer: Home Fire Prest Logs Ltd, Surrey, BC Canada Website: [URL='http://www.homefirelogs.com']www.homefirelogs.com[/URL] Reviewer: BeGreen Date of test: 12/05/06 Packaging: sold by box of 6 or pallet of 380 logs BTUs: 8730 btus/lb. Each log is 5 lbs...

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[begreen]

And contrary to popular opinion, nothing blew up testing a load of BioBricks either. They performed as advertised when burned as directed.

BioBricks

- BeGreen Manufacturer: BioPellet, LLC, Berlin, CT Website: Phone: (860)508-5053. Reviewer: BeGreen Date of test: 4/20/07 and 4/21/07 Packaging: Sold as the pallet of 50 packages of brick. Each package of 20 bricks weighing approx. 40 lbs.. A one ton palette measures 48 x 48 x 42. Also sold...

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[BirthofSerpents]

Yes, you need something that burns for several minutes. I used a chunk of SuperCedar.

Just bought a 36 ct. of SuperCedar. I'm assuming I'm using about a quarter patty?

 

[moresnow]

Just bought a 36 ct. of SuperCedar. I'm assuming I'm using about a quarter patty?

That is a sufficient chunk in my setup. Give it a try. They work well.

 

[weatherguy]

Just bought a 36 ct. of SuperCedar. I'm assuming I'm using about a quarter patty?

Yes, they're awesome, sometimes I used a half but depends on your load.