Principles of Operation

A pellet stove will normally consists of these six basic components in some form:

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 [...] Continue Reading...

Harman P61 Pellet Stove

The P61 Pellet Stove from Harman Pellet Stoves uses state of the art technology to adjust the heat to the desired temperature. Just add the pellet fuel to the Harman P61 Pellet Stove and leave it to do its job.  If only a slight increae in temperature is desired then the P61 will burn a small fire.

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 [...] Continue Reading...

Country Flame Pellet Stove

In 1976, Country Flame was created out of an old warehouse in Mt. Vernon,Missouri. It began with only a few employee's and started with what they call the "smart-Fireplace. This design is still now our top seller.

Products innovation continued as the company developed the finest catalytic stoves on the market, and soon after that the Country Flame line was being sold nationwide. By the late 1980s, the company had postioned itself as top three stove manufacturers in the United States. Then in 2003, American Energy Systems bought Country Flame and moved the business up the road to a new facility in Marshfield in Missouri. Now with new state of the art facilities Country Flame Technologies can continue to grow and build on there rich history.

Now with emphasis on renewable energy sources, Country Flame is once [...] Continue Reading...

Harman Accentra Pellet Fireplace Insert

The Harman Accentra Fireplace Insert from Harman Pellet stoves gives you a level of convenience that you will not find in other pellet stoves by giving you more heat, better temperature control wiith these outstanding features it makes the Accentra Fireplace Insert a good value for money pellet insert.
The versatility design make the Accentra change from a heat wasting firepalce into a efficent heating source. The Accentra Insert could also be used to create a fireplace that doesn’t require a chimney for your home. The accentra can be converted to a zero clearance fireplace kit so you can place the pelelt insert in the corner r against any wall in the house. There is options to choose from a variety of mantels and facings that complement your home’s décor.

The [...] Continue Reading...

Englander Pellet Stoves

England's Stove Works Inc, who creates the Englander Pellet Stove Brand was founded in 1975 by Bob England who started making stoves (literally) in his own backyard.  Soon after that he had enough business to keep his sons busy, then his family, and today England's has grown into a multi-faceted enterprise.

Englander, Summers Heat and Timber Ridge stoves are brands by England's Stove Works which are
supplied to dealers nationwide by well-known retailers including lumberyards, distributors, stove dealers, DIY stores.

The reason for the popularity of our products is quite simple: Ron England believes - as his father did - in making available a quality product (our stoves are well-known for being seen across the nation, heating family rooms after years of service) at a great price (we're among the most competitively-priced [...] Continue Reading...

Santa FE Pellet Stove by Quadra-Fire

The Santa Fe Pellet stove by Quadra-Fire delivers a superior Heat and an impressive Design. The contemporary look of the Santa Fe Pellet Stove blends easily into your home styling within the room while the powerful automatic engine gives quiet, steady, comfortable heat. Controlling your temperature is as simple as turning your thermostat up or down. Several options are available to add a touch of class.

Features

* Patented Automatic Ignition System

* Self-Lighting & Fully Automatic
* Durable and Stylish Cast Iron Top
* 10 Tube Aluminum Heat Exchanger
* Patented Jam-free Feed System
* EZ Clean Firepot
* Black Grille
* Mobile Home Approved
* Limited Lifetime Warranty

Options

* Decorative Trim in Gold or Satin Nickel
* Grille in Gold or Satin Nickel
* Cast Iron Pedestal Base
* Four Piece Log Set
* Extra Top Log
* Outside Air Kit
* Top Vent [...] Continue Reading...

Pellet Fuel Benefits

Due to a energy shortage in the U.S, Wood pellets were engineered and that was way back in the 1970s and are generally manufactured from wood waste generated in saw mills, furniture manufacturing facilities, paper mills, etc. Burning wood pellets can be used as a substitute for electricity; wood-fueled fireplaces and stoves; or fossil fuels, such as propane or natural gas. Pellet fuel is [...] Continue Reading...

Whitfield Profile Pellet Stove

The Whitfield Profile Pellet Stove 30 FS-2 and 20 FS-2 free-standing stoves range delivers upto 38,000BTU heating with a high degree of convenience, efficiency and comfort. It begins with the FastFire™ self-igniter to instantly produce a bright, vibrant fire. With exceptional pellet fuel capacity and up to 41 hours of continuous operation, the Profile exemplifies why homeowners love the performance of the whitfield pellet stoves.
Aesthetics &Design Versatility

Whitfield created the attractive bay-view design with gold accents brings the fire experience into the room for a beautiful decorative touch to any room.
High-efficiency combustion with output levels produces a customizable and vibrant fire experience – for the ultimate enjoyment.
High-temperature paint assures years of lasting beauty.
Optional decorative log set and trim kits add to the attractive look and realism.

Comfort

A single load of pellets [...] Continue Reading...

Harman P61A Pellet Stove

The Harman P61A Pellet Stove has state of the art technology to automatically adjust itself to your desired room temperature. Again its a Harman trade mark so just pour your pellets into the convenient top-loading hopper and set the temperature dial on your P61A pellet stove. If the room is much cooler than the set temperature, the P61A will produce a large fire in order to quickly reach the desired temperature. If only a slight increase is needed, the P61A will burn a small fire. Therefore no energy is wasted by overshooting your required temperature.

In addition to adjusting temperature levels, the Harman P61A pellet stove will automatically adjust itself for fuel quality that means it uses the ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe) analyzes the output of the fuel being burned [...] Continue Reading...

Benefits of Pellet Stoves

Pellet stoves are relatively versatile appliances and typically all pellet stoves are now self-igniting and cycle themselves on and off controlled by a thermostat. Pellet Stoves with an automatic ignition can be equipped with remote controls. Recent innovations have created computer systems or "brains" within pellet stoves which run diagnostic tests if an imminent problem has arisen.

A well maintained and clean pellet stove should not create any creosote, the creosote is a sticky, flammable substance that causes chimney fires. Pellets burn very cleanly and create only a layer of fine fly-ash as a byproduct of combustion which is collected within the ash tray. The grade of pellet fuel will affect the performance and ash output.

Premium grade pellets will produce less than 1% ash content, while standard or low [...] Continue Reading...