Energy is on everyone's mind days. As energy costs soar, and people look for alternative forms of heating , we've all made adjustment to how we heat our homes .What are some alternatives out there for heating ?
Pellet stoves have been around for some time. These stoves can provide supplemental (or in some cases, primary) heat. Pellet stoves look similar to wood stoves .
By slowly feeding fuel from a hopper or storage container they create a constant flame that require little to no physical adjustments. Pellet stoves were once only an industrial item however now are becoming a
decorative heating appliance.
Why a Pellet Stove?
Most pellet stoves produce a small fire that concentrate heat in the center of the unit.
Pellets burn very cleanly and create only a layer of fine fly-ash as a by product of combustion. The stoves are fueled by wood pellets which are made from compressed wood and agricultural waste as rice hulls and corn husks. The Pellets, which resemble rabbit food, are fed into the appliance's combustion chamber automatically, often controlled by a thermostat. Heat is usually delivered by a forced air system.
Pellet-burning stoves operate around 75 to 80 percent efficiency and can be refueled into a hopper which can hold between 35 and 150 pounds of fuel pellets. The pellets are drawn into the firebox as needed by an auger as Displayed in the diagram below.
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Pellet stoves can be maintained by using a scraping tool such as a steel wire brush or a paint-stripper to, clean out the burn-pot and make sure all air-holes are free of debris. Use a paint brush or vacuum to wipe away any fly-ash in the firebox . Many pellet stoves have an ash pan that may or may not need to be emptied during each cleaning depending on frequency of use. A variety of styles are available in both freestanding stoves and fireplace inserts. Prices range from about $1500 to $3000 and up or more. There may be a fee for installation as well. Speak with a Dealer in your area to get the most recent pricing and quotes.
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Center has some great information on Pellet stoves . We've reprinted the article here:
1. The Pellet Stove: an Underappreciated Heat Source | Modern ...
Whilst numerous individuals drift toward electric space heaters, gas fireplaces, gel fuel fireplaces or other secondary heat sources, the pellet stove is often bi-passed totally. It's time to spotlight this extremely ...
(http://www.amhon.org/the-pellet-stove-an-underappreciated-heat-source.htm)
2. Grass Pellets Can Replace Wood Pellet Fuels | christiansofasia.com
If you go to buy a pellet stove or boiler today you will only be told you can use wood pellets. Since wood pellets are the only common pellet fuel there really. ...
(http://www.christiansofasia.com/news/general/grass-pellets-can-replace-wood-pellet-fuels)
3. The risk of blogging about real life. - melting mama
We have a pellet stove that keeps part of the house TOO hot, so it's not a big deal to turn the heat down. I had three pallets of wood pellets to burn, we use about 1-2 bags a day. The house is always warm, at least ...
(http://www.meltingmama.net/wls/2012/02/the-risk-of-blogging-about-real-life.html)
4. A penchant for pellets - News - The Charleston Gazette - West ...
Wood pellets, made with sawdust from sawmills, are the primary source of fuel for pellet stoves. In recent years, though, several wood pellet shortages have occurred, due to a downturn in sawmill production in response t ...
(http://wvgazette.com/rssFeeds/201202040036)
5. Stage Two Burn Ban called for Thurston County | Olympic Region ...
No burning is allowed in ANY wood-burning fireplaces, wood stoves or fireplace inserts (certified or uncertified) or pellet stoves, unless this is your only adequate source of heat. Residents should rely instead on their ...
(http://news.orcaa.org/2012/02/stage-two-burn-ban-called-for-thurston-county/)