New to the forum; I'm interested in getting a wood pellet boiler + hopper for my home and use my existing oil boiler as back-up. I am concerned about wood-burning odor ...not the aesthetics of the smell, but I figure if I can smell it, then toxic chemicals are backdrafting into the house. I'd appreciate anybody sharing their experience with their boiler. Thanks!
Pellet Boilers and smell/smoke
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I do not have mine yet, but when I went to look at the Traeger PB150 they had it running, shut off the fan, waited a minute and opened the door, and there was not any smoke.
Products of combustion are supposed to smell if your smoke pipe hook up is failing. Thats why you place a CO detector and a smoke alarm OUTSIDE your bedroom door.
If they go off there is drama - created by faulty installation or lack of care.
Outside - smell is minimal to none - depends on where and how you vent.
If they go off there is drama - created by faulty installation or lack of care.
Outside - smell is minimal to none - depends on where and how you vent.
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