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WEBDec 17, 2013 · Pellet pipe is typically smaller and is double-walled. Most pellet stoves use 3" pipe or 4" pipe (the larger for longer flues or higher elevations). Pellet pipe is much more expensive. Pellet pipe is double-walled so clearances to combustible will differ from single wall wood stove pipe. Andy.
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WEBOct 27, 2023 · If you can handle full pallet delivery (or pick up), then restacking probalby isn't even needed. Pellet prices can be more volatile than firewood at times I think. Existing exhaust for a wood stove cannot be used for a pellet stove. New pellet stoves are probably more expensive than new wood stoves.
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WEBOct 27, 2023 · Englander 25-PVDC - came with the house Vermont Defiant wood stove - ditto, haven't put a fire in it yet St. Croix Revolution Pellet hot air furnace 1995 Austroflamm Integra I, installed Jan 2014 St. Croix York insert w/ OAK, Jan 2013-Jan 2014 Whitfield Quest FS in previous house in the 90's
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WEBOct 23, 2012. #4. I use wood stove. But i believe a pellet stove will offer more control and efficiency, but cutting your own wood is a lot cheaper (sometimes free if you'r lucky!) Paying a supplier for fuel (whether it's coal, pellets, electric, oil) you are ALWAYS at the supplier's mercy - not usually so with firewood.
Trying to decide on Harman vs. Quadrafire - Hearth.com Forums
WEBMar 5, 2017 · Hello All, This site has been a huge help to this novice trying to learn about Pellet stoves. After doing lots of on-line research, I'm still struggling to decide on a pellet stove, and yes, it's the age-old question of Harman vs. Quadrafire. I've seen this described as the same as a "Ford vs. Chevy" debate, but nevertheless I'd value some input.
The economics of a pellet stove VS electric heat.......
WEBOct 4, 2009 · Example: (electricity is actually $0.08/KWh) $20 customer fee + 1000KWh @ $0.08 = $20 fee + $80 electricity = $100 total bill. If you calculate $100 bill / 1000KWh = $0.10/KWh so you're off by a few cents / KWh. Secondly, if your 'electric' heat is a heat pump, you need to consider the coefficient of performance.
Heating pellet vs wood, which is cheaper in the new economy?
WEBDec 5, 2022 · A cord of wood used to be $200 with a $25 delivery and $50 stacking charge in 2018. Now it's $410 with an $80 delivery charge and stacking at $60 at hour. Pellets haven't moved as much. Currently they are around $320 a ton and you can still find them in the off-season for around $275 a ton.
Small wood stove using bio bricks vs pellet stove
WEBMay 11, 2021. #3. Our first winter I heated with bio bricks. I think they would work better in a cat stove than a secondary stove. Burning bio bricks in a BK sounds more appealing than pellets. Squirrel Power. - Morso 2b Classic. - Tim Sistem North Wood Cookstove (with DHW coil) C.
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WEBJan 28, 2012 · In comparisons remember coal is about 25,000,000 BTUs per ton, pellets are about 14,000,000 per ton. If coal is $300 per ton and pellets are $200 per ton then $300 of coal is about $350 of pellets for the same BTUs. This does not take into account the efficiencies of the stove. I burn coal and wood.
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WEBNov 5, 2023 · Hello, We purchased an old manufactured house for rental unit, and there is an old wood stove: Arrow Woodstove - Model 1800A, MH 11315 UL 1482-SC Report Date 9-29-82. Now, we're thinking if it is good idea to keep the old wood stove or change to Pellet Stove. I have few questions. 1. The main...