Difference between standard and premium grade fuel?
All of the measurable characteristics defined by Pellet fuel Institute standards are basically the same except for ash content in both grades. Standard grade pellet fuel (up to 3% ash content) is typically derived from materials which result in more residual ash, such as sawdust containing tree bark (which contains more impurities) or agricultural residues [...]
What is Pellet Fuel
Pellet fuel is a renewable, clean-burning and cost effective home heating alternative which is currently used throughout North America with approximate 800,000 homes in the U.S. using wood pellets for fuel for heat in free standing stoves, furnaces and fireplace inserts.
Pellet fuel for heating can also be found now in large environments such as schools [...]
What are pellets made of ?
All pellet fuels are biomass materials meaning products of commonly grown plants and trees. Typically they are made of sawdust and ground wood chips, which are bi products of furnitur, lumber and other products. Binders (lignin) and resins naturally occur in the sawdust and this blinds the pellets together. Other products like nut hulls and [...]
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