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Pellet Horzn Termination
February 18th, 2010 | 
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Pellet Stove Pipe Horizontal Termination 3 IN horizontal termination cap. Type L insulated pipe for pellet stove applications.
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Using Biomass to Heat Your Home
With skyrocketing oil prices and growing concerns for our planet, homeowners around the country are searching for affordable and environmentally responsible ways to heat their homes during winter months. This is the time of year when energy usage is at its highest, and fossil fuels are gobbled up by traditional heating methods.
Homeowners searching for an eco-friendly alternative to wood stoves, oil, or gas furnaces can now get stoves that use either corn or pressurized wood pellets as a fuel, and do a great job of heating the home.
Resembling a wood stove in appearance, pellet stoves are attractive additions to any home, and are available in various sizes and price points. Compressed wood waste like sawdust is used to fuel these stoves, which means that no trees are cut for the purposes of heating. Pellet stoves also produce far less pollution than any other heating method, which means they’re the best option for the outside environment and for indoor air quality.
Pellet Stoves require a very small amount of electricity to run. This keeps costs down, but can be a problem in the event of a power outage. Some stoves feature an automatic shut-off that is activated when the electrical supply is interrupted, while others have a backup battery that enables the flame to continue unimpeded.
Unlike Wood Stoves, pellet stoves don’t require constant attention to keep the flame going, and no Chimney is required. A pipe can be vented through an outside wall, making them flexible in terms of placement. In addition, the small amounts of ash that are produced during combustion can be recycled as a nourishing garden fertilizer.
Corn burners are very similar to pellet stoves. In fact, you can now buy models that are compatible with corn, wood pellets, or other biomass such as cherry pits. Corn-burning stoves are energy efficient, and shelled corn has been proven to be a clean-burning fuel that doesn’t add pollutants to the environment.
Choosing to burn corn also reduces the amount of energy that goes into shipping fuel supplies to the area. You can purchase shelled corn from local farmers, which helps the economy and reduces a dependence on foreign-produced oil. In addition, corn is widely available, so you can take comfort in knowing that you’re not depleting precious resources while heating your home.
Those who’ve never used a corn-burning stove may worry about the smell of popcorn radiating throughout the house, but homeowners who use corn as a heating method say that odor is not an issue. Outside where the exhaust is vented, there is a slight smell reminiscent of roasting corn, but it’s neither strong nor unpleasant. Many find the gentle aroma to be warm and inviting—which is a nice change from the smell of smoke that pours out of our fireplaces.
Corn and pellet stoves are continually improving in design and function. While many models work best as a supplemental heat source, manufacturers are developing biomass furnaces that are both energy efficient, and able to heat the entire home. There are also new models on the market that require far less maintenance than pellet stoves that require daily ash removal and cleaning. Look for stoves that have a self-cleaning fire pot, so that you only have to clean the ash pan once a week.
If you’re looking to keep your home cozy this winter, reduce your carbon footprint, AND save up to 80% on your heating bills, look for smart heating alternatives like corn burners and pellet stoves; they offer an attractive and energy efficient way to stay warm this winter.
Karrie Rose
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/using-biomass-to-heat-your-home-717540.html
14″ Coal Hod/Pellet Bucket Black
Maintaining your fireplace or wood stove will never be a fun job, but it can be made easier with the right tools. This Coal Hod/Pellet Bucket comes in handy when it’s time to feed your fire, fill your pellet stove, or remove the ash from your Fireplace or wood stove. This hod has two handles and a double bottom for insulation from hot ash. It has a black powdercoat finish for lasting beauty. Measures 15″ Wide x 14″ High.
Rutland Prod. PS-4 – 4 IN Pellet Stove Brush
Pellet Stove Brush Brushes are a compact, low profile design. The benefits of this design are a brush that follows Chimney and flue contours, a brush that will easily reverse direction in the flue for easier cleaning, a brush that will easily negotiate
Napoleon GVFS60-1PN Propane / Majolica Brown 30.5″ x 27″ Vent Free Stove
30.5″ x 27″ Vent Free StoveWith state-of-the-art vent free technology, Napoleon is the ideal choice to bring style and warmth to your home! Zero clearance design allows ease of installation almost anywhere. Please check you local codes regarding vent free products. 99.9% steady state high efficiency and up to 30,000 BTU s No electricity required to light or operate – millivolt system ensures reliable use even during power failures. 50% flame/heat adjustment for maximum comfort and efficiency Ideal for wood or pellet stove replacements or renovation projects Equipped with 100% safety shut off valve with oxygen depletion sensor ODS) Available in painted black, or majolica porcelain brown President s Limited Lifetime Warranty
Saranac I Pellet Stove Insert
Saranac I Pellet Stove A pellet fireplace insert is an economic and efficient way to heat your living space. When you upgrade that dusty, drafty wood-burning Fireplace to a sealed pellet firebox, you will realize the virtues of burning wood in pellet form. The 50# hopper capacity allows you to burn for extended periods of time without the mess and hassle of constantly feeding split wood into the fireplace. Available with a thermostat, just set it and forget it. Specifications: -Must choose door finish available in black, gold or nickel options -50,000 BTUs -Fully automatic controls and fuel feed -Convenient, large easy-slide ash drawer -Electronic igniter -2400 sq ft heat capacity -Hi/Low and On/Off Thermostat Compatible -50lb hopper capacity -Approved for installation in residential, mobile homes and alcoves. -86% Efficient -When the unit is being installed on a combustible floor a 1/2″” thick non-combustible hearth pad must be installed under the unit. The pad must extend at least the width of the appliance and at least the depth of the appliance plus 6″” (152 mm) in front of the appliance. This applies for both the freestanding unit and the insert. Saranac Pellet Stove Owner’s Manual and Installation Information Metalbestos gives you the safe, efficient, and cost-effective venting system that’s engineered precisely for pellet and corn burning stoves. Model VP Pellet Pipe has been tested and listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL-641 Standard for Low Temperature Venting Systems, as well as the applicable requirements from UL-103 Standard for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance Chimneys. Model VP Pellet Pipe, when installed according to Metalbestos installation instructions, complies with National Safety Standards, such as NFPA -211. The system is rated for flue temperatures up to 570F.4″” The 3VP Thru-the-Wall Pellet Kit has the following: -1 Horizontal Cap -1 90 degree Elbow -1 Wall Bracket -5 One-foot Pipe Lengths -1 Tee
I just put in a wood pellet stove to use this winter for heat. Does anyone have any tips?
I know the extreme basics. Put the pellets in, put some type of honey starter on the initial pile , light it and turn on the blower to distribute the heat. Anything else I should know?
Definitely Yes. Buy pellets with very low ash content. Learn about the feeder settings on your stove. You need to set it so that you get your monies worth out of the pellets. Not too fast but not too slow either. It will not take much time for you to figure it out. If you use cheep pellets you will be cleaning your stove a lot more often and you will get less heat from it.
Good Luck!
Pellet Stove Pipe Cleaning System
SootEater rotary pellet stove cleaning system cleans pellet stoves and pipe. Spinning Chimney whip removes dangerous soot and ash buildup better than a brush. Helps prevent flue fires. Unique trim-to-fit design fits both 3″ and 4″ pipe. Won’t scratch metal flues like a steel brush. Fits through tight areas and rod can make multiple bends. Fits on any drill and spins forward and reverse. Cleans from the bottom up without getting on a ladder so you can DIY and save money. Improves stove efficiency. Includes (3) 3′ long flexible rods with reversible bottom link quick connect system. Kit also includes a stove cleaning brush with scraper to clean stove interior. Need Help with Part # RPS-204*Call 716-689-6990 9am-4pm eastern time. Pellet Stove Pipe Cleaning System Sold in Multiples of 1