With the burning of fossil fuels like gas, oil and coal which gives off carbon dioxide back into the environment it has the effects of global warming and more. By using a pellet stove you will be using a fuel that is carbon neutral and of course this will reduce the global warming.

With these benefits the government of the USA and now other governments are giving tax incentives or credits when you install a pellet stove or wood pellet furnace.

Current Energy Prices are increasing every year

With the expected increase in fossil fuel costs over the upcoming five to ten years, the advantages of cheaper alternatives are more obvious. Governments are subsiding the cost of pellet fuels and the cost to heat your home is now cheaper.

Wood Pellets locally grown and not effected by other Countries

Currently we get most our oil from Overseas from countries such as Middle East and Russia, with the instability of the Middle East and surrounding areas the price of oil are rising. Another good reason is by buying local wood pellets you are helping the local community for economic and also creating jobs.

Now you understand why Wood Pellet Stoves and Boilers are beneficial and the advantages of using them, but do you understand which stove or boiler is the best?

Not All Pellet Stoves and Boilers can use the same Pellet Fuel

As with most things different manufacturers will produce different pellet stoves and this is where the guide to pellet stoves comes in. Buying your pellet stove can be an big investment and you will want the correct stove for your needs.

Understanding which pellet stove can burn which pellet fuels will help you get the best pellet stove for your money. The right choice of stove can save money on pellet fuels as well as maintenance as you can choice the stove with improved collection of ash and cleaning

The Wood Pellet Stove and Boiler Guide

The pellet stove guide covers which features you should look out for before you start to buy and some of the designs that should be avoided. This guide is an essential buy before you buy your first or even buying another pellet stove and you may just save hundreds if not more for only spending $19.99.

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In today's uncertain times, saving money is essential and using a pellet stove will certainly help you save in the long run.  More and more people are seeing the benefit of pellet stoves and are converting over. With this the demand for wood pellet fuel has far out stripped the supply.

So now there is a new market which is "How to make Wood Pellets at Home", I have searched the internet and so far not found must useful information until now. The guys at PelHeat have created a small scale mobile wood pellet making machine that we can use in our home to manufacture our own wood pellets.

Many different materials including wood can be turned into pellets in the pellet mill, this is what makes the pellet stoves so attractive, our fuels can be used, and collectively they are called biomass pellets. These include wood and waste wood, straws and grasses, energy crops and many other materials.

Biomas pellets is a skilled process and requires some level of skill and understanding of the equipment used. This is where PelHeat as created an eBook to explain all this and more so you will have a good understanding of the process involved. The step by step guide to making wood pellets is explained in 10 easy to understand sections. The process from the beginning as a raw material followed by material size reduction, drying, mixing, conditioning, mill, sieving, cooling, bagging and storage.

Here's a brief breakdown of what's inside the guide:

Biomass Pellets and Future Potential

In the guide they will explain the production process. How in a pellet mill, heat and pressure are used to re-form the biomass into pellets. The guide will also explain how different percentages in moisture content and natural lignin affect quality and productivity.

Production Process and Principles

In the Wood Pellet Making Guide they will explain the process of production, explaining the heat and pressure is used to create the biomass pellets. Also the moisture content and natural lignin will affect the quality and productivity.

Machinery and Equipment

The Wood Pellet Maker guide will explain that different equipment is used depending on the size and scale and type of biomass material used.

Flat Die Mill and Ring Die Pellet Mill

Each of the above mills has their own advantages and disadvantages which will be clearly explained in the guide. These mills will also have their own speeds, metals and again depends on the raw materials that will be used.

Binders and Mill Lubricants

Some raw materials require binders and lubricants for the mill to improve quality and pellet mill productivity.

The ebook on making wood pellets is worth a read, even if you don 't want too make your own pellets the ebook is great value for your money. The cost saving's involved will easy cover the cost of the ebook within the first few months.

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Pellet stoves are different from wood stoves in that pellet fuel is compressed scraps of wood and saw dust waste and generally comes from mills and other wood handling places. The pellets are compressed by heat into small pellets no bigger than an inch in size. When the pellets are burnt they give off virtually no smoke and hence no chimney is reduced. Pellet stoves may require a vent but nothing as major as adding a chimney to your home.

A good reason for buying a pellet stove is that due to their high efficiency in burning the pellet stove itself does not heat up and therefore a pellet stove can be placed an inch from the wall and yet not over heat. This is ideal when you have children in the house.

Pellet stoves are straight forward and simple device to have in the house. All you have to do is load up 50-150 pounds of pellets in the hopper and the rest is automated and the pellets are moved up from the hopper by the auger into the combustion chamber. By using the fire triangle we have the fuel and we need the air/ oxygen, which is added by several ways. A full hopper can generally last for one to two days depending on size of hopper and the usage. Cleaning the stove is simple as there is little or no smoke residue left behind.

Pellet stoves can be categorized into two types, first are free standing stoves that can be placed anywhere in your home and the other is the stove insert which can replace your existing fire place. Slightly different are pellet furnaces that can heat the entire house and are generally large and are placed in the basement.

Cost of pellet stoves can range from $1,500 to $3,500 depending on the model and location where you buy it from. Wood pellets cost anywhere from $2.50 to $5.00 per bag of 20 to 40 pounds and again this will depend where you buy from. More info can be found here...Cost of Pellet Fuel.

So for a small investment you can free yourself from large energy bills and start saving money instantly. Also the wood pellets are environmentally friendly and help your local economy.

The Gel Fuel Fireplace:

What Is It?: Gel fireplaces offer the look and feel of a traditional wood burning fireplace, without the hassle, mess or inefficiencies. Gel fuel fireplaces are often portable, vent-less, plug-less and super stylish. Gel fireplaces run on cans of gel fuel which last from 2.5 to 3 hours each. With an average heat output of 3,000 B.T.U. per hour, that's enough to heat a small room. Gel fuel is clean burning, odorless, smoke and fume-free. Gel fireplaces are also available in a variety of styles including that of a traditional-looking fireplace or a wall-mounted fireplace. Gel fuel fireplaces are also available as energy-efficient inserts which can be retro-fitted over an existing wood-burning fireplace.

The Pellet Stove:

What Is It?: A pellet stove or fireplace is an alternative supplemental heating source that burns "pellets" instead of fuel, gas or wood. Most pellets are made from recycled sawdust, wood chips, bark, agricultural crop waste, recycled paper or other organic, natural materials. Pellet stoves are highly energy efficient and heat efficient, producing anywhere from 8,000 to 90,000 B.T.U. per hour. Pellet stoves also produce very minimal air pollution, making them the cleanest of all solid fuel-burning residential heating appliances. With combustion efficiencies of 75 to 85 percent they are exempt from the EPA's smoke-emission testing requirements. Powered by electricity, pellet stoves do make a little noise while running. Additionally, pellet stoves are not available in as many styles as gel fireplaces, however pellet inserts are available for you to fit over your existing fireplace.

Why Choose One Over the Other:

Whether you opt for the gel fireplace or the pellet stove is up to you, but both have their own benefits and drawbacks. The biggest benefit that gel fireplaces have to offer is their fume/odor-free burning, while their biggest drawback would probably be their heat efficiency. Many gel fireplaces are more decorative accents than fully functional heating alternatives. Additionally, each can only burns for about 3 hours which requires more maintenance and won't last the whole night should you have one in a bedroom.

The biggest benefit pellet stoves have to offer would probably have to be how highly heat efficient they are. Depending on which model you purchase, a pellet stove will heat up a bigger space than a gel fireplace. The biggest drawbacks would have to be the simple fact that they require electricity to run, which could drive up your electric bill. Additionally, you're fairly limited when it comes to styles and finishes. Gel fuel fireplaces feature considerably more finish and style options when it comes to decorating your space.

This winter, consider your options when shopping for the right supplemental heating source for your home. Each option has its own list of pros and cons but if you have a specific space in mind in your home, and have an idea of how much you want to spend you should be fine. Knowing your space is crucial, as gel fireplaces only release so much heat, making it impossible to heat a larger room, whereas pellet stoves provide a great deal more warmth.

After your set temperature is achieved, it will constantly monitor by a sensing probe. If the temperature in the room drops even slightly, the Harman Advance Stove will increase its flame level. If an outside door is opened and the room temperature drops rapidly, the Advance will increase its fire in proportion to the temperature drop. And ivce verus if there is a rise in temperature.

Harman makes choosing a pellet stove easy with there specially designed Pellet stove for effortless operation, the all-new Harman Advance automatically adjusts its flame level to maintain your optimum room temperature. And with an array of special features, elegant good looks and the widest heating range in the industry, the Advance makes choosing a pellet stove incredibly easy.

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From just feeling the Harman Accentra you know this is a stove built to a standard far above any other cast iron pellet stove on the market today. The castings are smooth and detailed and the appearance accents a wide range of décor styles, so adding this peice of art will not be a problem. With the optional cast iron hearth pad and the outside air kit, you can install an Accentra Pellet Stove where other stoves just can’t go.

The Accentra stove has a remarkably precise temperature control system built right in so you won’t need an old-fashioned thermostat. The Harman Accentra constantly monitors room temperatures and makes adjustments automatically to the pellet fuel feed rate and combustion air so you get even heating.

The Accentra can burn up to a ton of pellets without the need for ash removal or cleaning, but when required the stove can be cleaned within 30 minutes.

The Accentra delivers high overall efficiencies due to the unique cast iron heat exchanger. The Accentra is rated at 40,000 BTUs per hour and can heat 1450 square feet.

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The Pellet Pro 38 Plus is simple to operate and maintain. With a wide range of colors and door styles available to choose from, allowing you to create an addition to your home that is as eye pleasing as it is functional.
Features

• Accordion Heat Exchanger - provides greater heat exchange surface in less space
• Turbo Mode - allows for up to 43,000 BTU output
• Glass Door Feature - over 100 square inches of glass
• Air-Cooled Blower Housing - built into the stove to reduce size and sound, and increase efficiency
• Supersized Ash Pan - means less emptying
• Sealed Hopper - holds up to 50 lbs of pellet fuel

Options

• 24-Karat Gold Trim
• Side Heat Shields For Close Installation
• Thermostat
• Hopper Extension - adds an additional 50 lbs to hopper capacity
• Ceramic Logs For A Wood Fire Look
• Brushed Stainless, Bright Nickel, or 24-Karat Gold Door Kit
• Brushed Stainless, Bright Nickel, or 24-Karat Gold Air Grill

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Aesthetics and Design Versatility

• With the attractive bay-view design with gold or nickel accents brings a beautiful decorative touch.
• Optional decorative log set adds to the attractive look and realism
• High-efficiency combustion output levels produces a customizable and vibrant fire experience.
• Exclusive air wash system prevents ash build-up on the viewing glass for unobstructed fire viewing.

Comfort

• A single hopper of pellets provides up to 30 hours of continuous warmth.
• Patented UltraGrate achieves nearly 100% combustion and emits just 1.9 grams of particulate per hour – eight times less than federal emissions standards.
• Up to 38,000 BTUs per hour at heating efficiency of 81% ensures continuous warmth.
• Wall-mount thermostat allows automatic, customized control of the room temperature.

Ease of Operation

• Largest ash pan available requires emptying only 2–3 times a year – eliminating constant cleaning.
• Standard self-igniter and thermostat makes starting fire quick and easy.
• Large, 50-lb. (one bushel) hopper and innovative automatic feed system eliminate constant tending to the fire and burnout.
• Enabled to burn both Premium and Standard grade wood pellet fuel with up 3% ash content.

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• A hopper
• An auger system
• Two blower fans (combustion and convection)
• A firebox (with refractory panels, burn-pot, and ash collection system)
• Various safety features (vacuum switch, heat sensors)
• A main control box/board (or "brain")

For pellet stoves to properly function they require electricity which can be plugged into a normal wall outlet. A pellet stove is a consistent heater consuming fuel that is fed evenly from a refillable hopper into the burn-pot (a perforated cast-iron basin), through a motorized system. The most commonly tpye of distributor used is called an auger, the system consists of a spiral length of metal encased in a tube. This mechanism is either located above the burn-pot or slightly beneath and guides a portion of pellet fuel from the hopper upwards until it falls into the burn-pot and begins to combust.

A fan systems is used for clean, economical performance. The flame produced is concentrated and intense as a combustion blower introduces air into the bottom of the burn-pot. Previously some pellet stoves were hot to the touch (especially on the viewing window), most manufacturers now utilize a series of cast-iron heat exchangers that run inside of thefirebox.

The first is a convection blower which  are used to circulate the room air through the heat exchangers and redirected back into the living space. This method allows for a much higher efficiency than the radiant heat of a hand-fed wood or coal stove, and this will cause the top of the pellet stove to be not more than warm to the touch. The other fan used is for convection air, an exhaust fan forces air from the firebox through special venting specifically made for pellet fuel. This cycle of circulation is an integral part of the combustion system as well, for the concentrated high-temperature flame will quickly overheat the firebox. Some of the possible problems associated with overheating are electrical component failure and flames traveling into the auger tube causing a hopper fire. All pellet stoves have built in heat sensors for safe guards so any unsafe conditions occur it will shut down.

Starting pellet stoves can either be lit manually or through an automatic igniter. The igniter piece resembles a car's electric cigarette lighter heating coil. Most models have automatic ignition and can be readily equipped with thermostats or remote controls.

After your set temperature is achieved, it is constantly monitored by a sensing probe. If the temperature in the room drops even slightly, the P61 will automatically increase its fire in proportion to the temperature drop.

In addition to adjusting temperature levels, the Harman P61 Pellet stove will automatically adjust itself for fuel quality. An ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe) analyzes the output of the pellet fuel being burned and adjusts the feed rate accordingly to increase fuel quality.

The P61 and P61A Harman Pellet stove have the widest heating range of any pellet stove. The P61 pellet stove can burn all brands of wood pellet regardless of the ash content which will allow you to buy cheap wood pellet and save money.

The Harman P61’s has a high efficiency which allows you to burn less fuel to heat the same area.  As the P61 adjusts automatically , but if you need to heat the room fast it packs 61,000 BTU.

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