switchgrass pellets

[squib]

does anyone know where these can be purchased ??

has anyone tried them & what are your results ??

thanks

 

[crausch]

Not sure where to buy it, but can I assume you have done your research on burning it in a pellet stove?

Check out this URL for some info: http://bhsenergy.com/grassfuel.htm

Corrosivness will be a concern as well as ash content. You might be able to mix it with some wood pellets but your best bet is with a corn stove or multi-fuel stove that can handle the ash and clinkers from the grass.

 

[squib]

codebum,

i have a us 6220 multi fuel furnace. have not heard of anyone burning switchgrass pellets in this area of ohio or anywhere to speak of.

i`ll keep on lookin for them. would like to try a few bags & see how they do.

 

[whippingwater]

They don't list your stove , but maybe something is close as far as test results. Looks like the ash and clinker is a problem for most.
http://grassbioenergy.org/res/pellet_stove_demo.asp

 

[crausch]

Ahhh...ok, I wasn't sure what stove you had. There is alot of info and sites on switch grass. Some claim its the fuel of the future. We'll see. It is difficult to locate a seller though. From what I was gathering it might have to be a bulk delivery. Good luck with it!

 

[flatlander08]

There is a company in Kansas making a hybrid wood and grass pellet that is running around 1.5% ash and has worked in most stoves. Right now they are just finishing plant construction and beginning production. They are also working with other blends that will produce consistent ash content using renewable ag fibers. Prices I understand are running about 130.00/ton at the plant. Sounds like a pretty good buy considering the year so far.

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Good luck to all

 

[jtakeman]

Energex has Phoenix Switch Grass Pellets $255 a ton here in CT.

jay

 

[hossthehermit]

Energex has Phoenix Switch Grass Pellets $255 a ton here in CT.

jay

Hopefully they will get to Maine, I'd be interested in trying some, along with wheat, rye, cherry pits, any damn thing else my Revolution will burn. Warmth is GOOD, whatever's cheap is BEST.

 

[jtakeman]

I hear you hoss,

I'd burn bunny poop if I had to.

jay

 

[hossthehermit]

I hear you hoss,

I'd burn bunny poop if I had to.

jay

Thought about that, but only 2 ways to do it:
1. Keep bunnies , feed 'em , collect poop, dry, burn.
2. Wander around woods picking up 1 poop at a time, bring 'em home,dry, burn
Neither one works for me.

 

[woodsman23]

I tried some new bio pellets called canibis weedgrass pellets. Not only do they burn great but the exhaust is to die for. I looked out my window and seen 12 people sitting around the exhaust giggling and eating. Go figure

 

[jtakeman]

bunny poop and canibis weedgrass?

What else can we burn?

 

[tinkabranc]

I tried some new bio pellets called canibis weedgrass pellets. Not only do they burn great but the exhaust is to die for. I looked out my window and seen 12 people sitting around the exhaust giggling and eating. Go figure

LMAO...maybe I need to check the ingredients of my pellets..
My son and his buddies claim they like to "warm their hands" under
the vent cap after sledding out back..hmmm :-/

 

[woodsman23]

I tried some new bio pellets called canibis weedgrass pellets. Not only do they burn great but the exhaust is to die for. I looked out my window and seen 12 people sitting around the exhaust giggling and eating. Go figure

LMAO...maybe I need to check the ingredients of my pellets..
My son and his buddies claim they like to "warm their hands" under
the vent cap after sledding out back..hmmm :-/

I'll bet they say they did not inhale

 

[kinsmanstoves]

Just remember your stove warranty and what the UL rating covers. Burning anything other than what the manual says is an instant void. I hope it works out but have to see what the stove manufacturers say.

Eric

 

[kinsmanstoves]

Sorry I forgot to mention what will happen if for some reason you have a fire in your house and they find an unauthorized fuel in or around your stove. What will your insurance company do about your claim. I have seen first hand house fires that were unrelated to the fireplace or stove and it is an instant "out" of your insurance claim because of it. Please watch.

Eric


Do you like the use of red font for danger?

 

[scott_cuddy]

There is alot of info and sites on switch grass. Some claim its the fuel of the future. We'll see.

As for switchgrass being the fuel of the future, I've heard that in regards to ethanol, particularly cellulosic ethanol, but not pellets. Personally, I'm fully behind any fuel that we can grow/mine/drill here in the US AND that'll burn clean. Here in Maine, we still remember what "acid rain" is.

 

[jtakeman]

sparkman,

you've been watching the science channel. Haven't you?

I think I watched the same show. Save more corn for food and make the ethenol from switchgrass. Sound's good to me..

jay