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Castile Pellet Stove by Quadra-Fire
The Classic Quadra-Fire Pellet Stove Design called the Castile offers all the technological superiority Quadra-Fire is famous for with the likes of patented automatic ignition and jam-free feed systems, an exclusive aluminum heat exchanger, and a revolutionary easy clean firepot all add to the Quadra fire pellet stove.
Now with the highly efficient Castile combustion design delivers enough warmth to heat a 1500 square foot home, while reducing emissions to an amazingly low 0.7 grams/hour.
Now with the traditional Cast-Iron Beauty the Castile Quadra pellet stove you have true beauty too. The body panels of the Castile pellet stove which are cast in europe after which they are shipped to their anufacturing facility in Colville, Washington, where they are meticulously assembled, combining their unique beauty with our advanced Quadra-Fire technology.
Features
- Traditional Cast Iron Styling
- Self Lighting & Fully Automatic
- Thermostat Control
- Herringbone Brick Interior
- Aluminum Heat Exchanger
- Jam Proof Feed System
- EZ Clean Firepot & Firebox Ash Cleanout
- Mobile Home Approved
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Options
- Sienna bronze or willow baked enamel finish
- Porcelain Mahogany Finish
- Pyro Glo “Real Wood” Logs
- Extra Top Log
- Outside Air Kit
- Programmable Thermostat
- Remote Controls
- Smart-Batt II
- Smart-Stat II
Specifications
- Heating Capacity: up to 1,500 sq. ft. †
- BTU: 8,000 - 30,000
- Hopper Capacity: 40 lbs.
- Fuel: Wood Pellets/Shelled Corn
- Particle Emission: 0.7 grams/ hour
- Weight: 258 lbs.
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Avalon Newport Pellet Stove
Avalon’s Newport Pellet Stove is the most reliable system today from its auto igniter to it’s easy to clean components. The Newport stove is easy to add pellet fuel as the entire top of the stove lifts up to access it’s 55lb hopper which will provide up to 50 hours of uninterrupted heating.
The Newport Pellet stove comes with a unique circuit which will allow you to run as a manual or automatic with a thermostat. The pellet stove as flexiability to be used for condos & mobile homes to bedrooms, alcoves and family rooms.
The compact avalon pellet stove from Newport can heat rooms of up to 1600 sq. ft with a BTU of 28,700.
The Newport pellet stove is shipped with a black door and grill as standard but is also available is an optional 24 karat gold or brushed nickel finish door and grill.
Other specifications:
Heating Capacity
- 500 to 1,600 Sq.
- Feet Glass Size 167
Venting
- 3″ or 4″ L Vent Maximum
- Burn Time 55 Hours
- Efficiency 82%
Hopper Capacity
- 55 Pounds
BTU Range
- 8,200 to 28,700 BTU’s / Hour Burn Rate
- 1.0 to 3.5 Pounds Per Hour
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Whitfield Cascade Pellet Stove
The Whitfield Cascade pellet stove is a free standing efficient, affordable model, the Cascade pellet stove has impressive fuel capacity and combusion to allow a long burning uninterrupted warmth and with simple styling and convenient features this is wel rounded pellet stove.
With the free standing Cascade it brings a nice touch to any room and with high efficient combusion with output levels produce a fire experience to match any. Whitfields unique aie wash system ensures a clear view when the fire in operation.
The Whitfield Pellet stove can provide 40 hours of heat from a single load of pellet fuel and with the UltraGrate system it achieves this with virtually no visable smoke. Up to 30,000 BTUs per hour with up to 85% heating efficiency delivers exceptional warmth to any space and it comes with dual speed blowers circulates warmth.
An good plus is the Whitfield Cascade is easy to use and only requires clearing of the ash tray 2 to 3 times a year and the hopper can carry 60lbs premium or standard pellets which reduces the need for constant tendering.
The pellet stove comes with the optional decorative gold door to add attractive and striking appearance.
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Empress Pellet Stove By Enviro
The Empress Pellet Stove (FS and FPI) by Enviro has been designed to capture all the best features that cast iron pellet stoves have too offer, offering solid, timeless construction with detailed patterns and curves, the Empress Pellet Stove doors opens to give you the fullest from the stove.
The Empress FS and PFI have an automatic control system, they are thermostat compatible in Hi/Lo mode or Auto/Off mode. A heat exchanger has been added into the Empress FPI to maximize the heat output, yet maintaining a small compact size. The insert also has an adjustable hopper and an easy vent to allow a versatile fit.
The Empress Pellet Stove is one of the quietest Pellet stoves available right now, with cushioning to the auger and a combustion fan located in the centre of the Pellet Stove to further reduce noise but the fan can be located outside again to reduce the noise more.
Here’s a list of the features available:
NEW FEATURES
- New auger system
- Full shaft with top and bottom bushings
- 45-degree drop tube
- Run quiet convection system
- 105 cfm variable speed fan
- 35,000 btu input
- Easy access to slider damper
- Ash pan latch
- Air wash built into body of stove
- 400w ignitor
- Free-breathing firebox for more versatile operation
Other Features
- Cast iron brick liner
- Easy-to-use controls
-On/off thermostat compatible
-Hi/low thermostst compatible - Cast iron doors that open
- Levelling legs
- 55 lb. hopper capacity
Options
- 7 porcelain enamel colour options:
-Antique White
-Pearl Grey
-Inferno Red
-Wedgewood Blue
-Westport Green
-Diamond Black
-Antique Chestnut
-Also available in Matte Black - Fire Screen
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Pellet Stove Maintenance Part 2
Below is a few more tips for helping maintain your pellet stoves best preformance:
Heat Exchange
Located within the combustion chamber is the heat exchanger which is designed to transfer the heat from burning pellet fuel into clean hot air for distribution into the home. This is usually done by a chamber or a series of tubes located in the firebox that the hot air and gases pass over, heating the outside of the chamber before exiting the pellet stove. Fresh air is then passed through the inside of the chamber drawing the heat out of the pellet stove and into the room.
For maximum efficiency and preformance the surface of the heat exchanger should be cleaned regularly. The frequency of these cleaning will again depend on the pellet stove design and may range from daily to monthly. Refer to your owner’s manual for cleaning instructions. On some pellet stoves, cleaning is simply a matter of moving a rod that scrapes the tubes inside the stove. Again other pellet stoves, however, may require professional servicing.
Ash traps
These are chambers that are located behind the fire chamber which prevent excess fly ash in the exhaust from exiting the pellet stove. In some designs they are easily accessed for ash removal by owners. Other designs require professional servicing again
Glass
Clean with glass cleaner when the glass has cooled down.
Hopper and auger
Check for accumulated sawdust materials (fines). The fuel in the hopper and auger tube should be run out occasionally to prevent auger blockage by fines.
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Pellet Stove Maintenance
Now you have completed your pellet stove installation, so next thing is too look at maintenance, it’s important to get into a regular routine of cleaning and upkeeping to ensure the best performance from your pellet stoves.
Below are a few general tips and areas to watch out for.
Burn pot
Regularly check the burn pot daily and clean it periodically to keep the air inlets open. How often you will need to clean the burn pot depends on the type and grade of fuel you will be using. Check your manual for details for more details.
The burn pot is the stove’s carburetor, mixing the air and the fuel to enable combustion. The correct adjustment of the air and fuel rates is crucial to getting top performance from your pellet stove appliance. When your pellet stove is running normally you should see a bright yellow or white flame. You may also notice a white or gray build up of ash on the glass on high burn and a darker fluffy ash on low burn: this is normal. But if the flame is orange and sooty or there’s a build up of a brown caramel-like substance, then you need to take some action because your stove isn’t burning efficiently.
Some pellet stoves are equipped with air dampers or adjustable feed openings that you can adjust yourself whereas others will require adjustment to the control board which may require a qualified technician.
Another problem to watch out for is a buildup of clinkers in the firebox. Clinkers are formed from ash that has melted and then hardened. If ash in the burn pot starts to melt, as it can easily do at the high temperatures reached in modern pellet stoves, then it can block the air holes of the incoming air and upset the mixture of air and fuel. Incorrect adjustment of the air to fuel ratio can greatly increase the likelihood of clinker formation. This is due to the stoves inability to adequately burn the excess fuel and remove the excess ash that is building up in the burn pot. Clinkers are easily removed by using the ash tool or rake that comes with your pellet stove.
Ash drawer
Empty the ash drawer before starting a new fire ,the frequaency for emptying the ash drawer will depend on the type of pellet stove design you have brought but typically once or twice a week.
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Wood Pellet Stove FAQ
How do I start my fire?
If you have a manual igniter you need to use a special gel or solid starter material, light the pellet fuel and monitor the progress. If your pellet stoves are automatic then simply add the pellets and push the start button to heat the self-ignite device.
What are my choices of models?
Freestanding or insert pellet stove, with combinations of bottom feed or top feed, and of course there are numerous colors.
What professional should I call if I have an issue?
Of course depands on the issue, but If you are contacting a professional to perform a chimney sweep you should make sure your sweep comes with a complete check of all components in your stove. If you are contacting a professional because the stove is not working corectly, then look though the manual that came with the pellet stove for more info.
What do I do on a regular basis?
Pellet Stove maintainance and Cleaning, You must always keep your stove in good working order, even during the times when you’re not using it. If you’ve purchased a warranty with your stove you can usually get a check up done by a professional for free.
You want to make sure your stove has plenty of ventilation near and around it. Nothing should be blocking the vents or fans, and a good working electrical outlet should be nearby. Check with a professional for the best advice.
What’s so great about wood pellet stoves?
The wooden pellets (fuel) are a biomass product therefore they heat the rooms are eco-friendly and good for the environment. They are made of recycled wood that would normally be left at the local dumpsite. These stoves are cheaper to use than gas and add character to rooms.
Do I need to protect my floors?
Yes. Your manufacturer should be able to give you a list of suitable materials safe to use under wood pellet stoves. Each model is unique and could have varied results, so recommend to ask your professional before purchasing.
How do I shut down my stove?
Thats staright forward, look for the control switch and urn to OFF position according to the operation instructions. The fuel feed then stops feeding the fuel and once it’s cooled all motors and blowers stop operating. Never pull the plug out of the wall to stop operation.
Wood Pellet Stove Accessories
Now you have bought a new wood pellet stoves and now you want to customize it. There are a several items that you can buy to allow you to bring a creative side to your stove. Most accessories are sold in black, gold, brass, smoke gray and silver colors and generally cost under $100.00 per item.
Stove Screens
Stove screens can be mesh or ceramic. but generally they are made of glass to allow you to view inside the stove as the fire burns. Ranging in price from approx $50-$90 you can find these online or at any local home improvement store.
Stove Brushes and Buckets
Pipe brushes are sold at most hardware store for about $20. You would want to make sure the brush is at least 3” in length to ensure a good scrubbing action. Some include an extension of 10’-11’ piping to allow you to reach up into the chimney to scrub any residue away. If you want to add a little décor next to your stove you can purchase a pellet bucket. You can use it to either feed the pellets into the stove or use it to dump the ash after you’ve used the stove.
Stove Wall Vent Kits
Little more expensive for around $200 you can purchase a through-the-wall vent kit for freestanding stoves. The kit includes a square horizontal cap and a 90 degree elbow and tee support, 5 one-foot pipe lengths, tee with a clean out tee cap, wall thimble and pipe adapter. Or you want to control the temperature from across the room you could invest in a remote control thermostat kit.
Here’s just a few ideas you may want to use to brighten up your pellet stove.
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Pellet Fuel Manufacturers
Pellet fuel has grown in demand over the past decade with many different tyes of pellet fuels like wood, paper and even shelled corn. Consumers interested in expanding their options for purchasing pellet fuel should seek out additional vendors.
Here’s some simple steps you can use to find a pellet fuel manufacturer in the USA or Canada
Step #1 - Choose manufacturers closest in geography
Step #2 - Call several manufacturers for the names of their retailers in your area
Step #3 - Contact those retailers for current inventory and pricing
Wood Pellet Fuel
Wood pellet fuel is made from sawdust and ground up wood chips, which are biomass waste materials from trees used to make furniture, lumber, and other such products. Therefore very environmentally friendly as only waste products are used.
Typically wood pellet fuel have alow moisture content of approx. 5%–10% compared to 15% for
fuel shelled corn and around 20% for seasoned fire wood.
Some wood pellet fuels contain either petroleum or non-petroleum lignin used as a lubricant in the pellet production process, though most contain no additives. Pellets made from agricultural waste contain more ash, but can produce more heat than wood pellet fuel.
Under the PFI standards, there are two pellet fuel grades:
premium and standard.
The main difference between grades is in the inorganic ash content, premium pellet fuels should be
less than 1% ash content where as standard pelet fuel which is less than 3%. Premium is usually made of core wood (not bark).
Pellet stoves designed for low-ash (typically top-fed stoves) tend to operate poorly
when used with pellets of a higher ash content. Many pellet appliance
manufacturers are redesigning their products to burn pellets with varying ash
contents.
Although pellet fuel availability is increasing, you should be sure there is a reliable
pellet fuel supplier in your area before purchasing a pellet stove.
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