Due to the current cost of fossil fuels, and the likely rapid rise in prices over the next few years, more and more consumers are looking to replace their existing heating system with a pellet stove or boiler. But what makes a quality pellet stove or boiler?
Unfortunately high oil and gas prices are something we are all going to have to get used to. High prices are here to stay, and with green taxes arriving over the next few years, higher prices are yet to come. We therefore need to start to look for heating alternatives.
So what are the alternatives? Well, solar energy can be used to some extent through solar water heaters, however this can only produce part of the heat required. One of the most practical and affordable solutions is to install a biomass heating system.
Biomass is basically any form of organic material, which can be used to produce energy. This obviously includes wood, and using wood for heat is nothing new. However log or even wood chip biomass heating solutions are not suitable for most small homes, and also require a lot of work to maintain. The answer is to opt for fuel pellets, a much more convenient form of biomass heating for residential properties.
Pellets are a relatively new form of energy, some countries like Sweden have been using pellets for over a decade, and counties like the UK are only just starting to use them. Pellets are a very efficient fuel producing no smoke and very little ash. To use pellet fuel in your home you can either use a pellet stove or pellet boiler, both options will produce all the heat you need with very little work.
You must not presume however that all wood pellet stoves and boilers are equal, some products are much better than others at dealing with a wider range and most importantly cheaper range of fuel pellets. Their abilities really lie in dealing with increased ash, and a forced or bottom fed burn pot design is essential.
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