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Wood Pellets for Sale: How, When and Where to Shop
Once you've decided to buy a pellet
stove, the next consideration is the
quantity, quality and cost of the pellet
fuel.
An average 1,800 square foot home
will require between two and three
tons of pellets for one heating season.
Wood pellets are usually sold in 40 lb.
bags and can be purchased either
individually, or by the ton. A ton of
pellets can be stacked in an area as
small as four feet wide, long, and high
- an area about half the space needed
for a cord of wood.
stove, the next consideration is the
quantity, quality and cost of the pellet
fuel.
An average 1,800 square foot home
will require between two and three
tons of pellets for one heating season.
Wood pellets are usually sold in 40 lb.
bags and can be purchased either
individually, or by the ton. A ton of
pellets can be stacked in an area as
small as four feet wide, long, and high
- an area about half the space needed
for a cord of wood.
Two grades of wood pellets are offered for sale; standard and premium.
Standard grade pellet fuel (up to 3% ash content) is usually derived from materials
which result in more residual ash, such as sawdust containing tree bark (which
contains more impurities) or agricultural residues like nut hulls. Standard pellets should
only be used in stoves designated for their use.
Premium grade pellet fuel (less than 1% ash content) is usually produced from
hardwood or softwood sawdust containing no tree bark. Ash content varies in
premium fuels from about .3% for some western softwoods to about .7% for eastern
hardwoods. Less ash means more fuel per pellet.
Premium pellets, which make up over 95% of current pellet production, can generally
be burned in stoves calling for either standard or premium fuel. Increased availability
of standard fuel is anticipated as stove designs continue to improve ash tolerance. Ash
content determines fuel grade because of its role in maintenance frequency.
Standard grade pellet fuel (up to 3% ash content) is usually derived from materials
which result in more residual ash, such as sawdust containing tree bark (which
contains more impurities) or agricultural residues like nut hulls. Standard pellets should
only be used in stoves designated for their use.
Premium grade pellet fuel (less than 1% ash content) is usually produced from
hardwood or softwood sawdust containing no tree bark. Ash content varies in
premium fuels from about .3% for some western softwoods to about .7% for eastern
hardwoods. Less ash means more fuel per pellet.
Premium pellets, which make up over 95% of current pellet production, can generally
be burned in stoves calling for either standard or premium fuel. Increased availability
of standard fuel is anticipated as stove designs continue to improve ash tolerance. Ash
content determines fuel grade because of its role in maintenance frequency.
Expect the heat content for a pound of premium
pellets to range between 8,000 and 9,000 Btu per
pound, depending on the species and region of the
country.
Some of the wood pellet dealers listed below offer
specific information regarding Btu value and ash
content for each brand in addition to price per ton.
pellets to range between 8,000 and 9,000 Btu per
pound, depending on the species and region of the
country.
Some of the wood pellet dealers listed below offer
specific information regarding Btu value and ash
content for each brand in addition to price per ton.
Pellets also come in different lengths. Usually they are between .25 inches and 1.5
inches. In most pellet appliances, shorter pellets feed faster than longer pellets. As
you change from one length to another, you may have to increase or decrease the
feed rate of your appliance.
The price of premium wood pellets at the start of the 2008–2009 heating season
averaged $300 per ton, plus delivery. By the way, a ton of wood pellets selling for
$300 is the equivalent of $2.50/gallon heating oil.
Delivery costs are determined by the quantity purchased and distance. Depending on
these variables, delivery costs will run between $20 and $40 per ton. Some companies
will store your pellet purchase until needed, or split-ship your order. You could also
consider pooling your order with others in your area for additional savings.
The absolute best time to shop for wood pellets is during the off season. If you
postpone until the beginning of the heating season many of the best deals (i.e.
highest Btu value/lowest price per ton) on wood pellets will be sold out, possibly for
the season.
The following links should help you find a wood pellet dealer near you in the United
States or Canada.
inches. In most pellet appliances, shorter pellets feed faster than longer pellets. As
you change from one length to another, you may have to increase or decrease the
feed rate of your appliance.
The price of premium wood pellets at the start of the 2008–2009 heating season
averaged $300 per ton, plus delivery. By the way, a ton of wood pellets selling for
$300 is the equivalent of $2.50/gallon heating oil.
Delivery costs are determined by the quantity purchased and distance. Depending on
these variables, delivery costs will run between $20 and $40 per ton. Some companies
will store your pellet purchase until needed, or split-ship your order. You could also
consider pooling your order with others in your area for additional savings.
The absolute best time to shop for wood pellets is during the off season. If you
postpone until the beginning of the heating season many of the best deals (i.e.
highest Btu value/lowest price per ton) on wood pellets will be sold out, possibly for
the season.
The following links should help you find a wood pellet dealer near you in the United
States or Canada.
pelletsales.com
Wood Pellet Experts Oxford, MA
pelletheat.com
pelletheat.org
bearmountainforestproducts.com
woodpelletfuel.org
BT Enterprises Bristol, CT
Wood Pellet Experts Oxford, MA
pelletheat.com
pelletheat.org
bearmountainforestproducts.com
woodpelletfuel.org
BT Enterprises Bristol, CT
