Pellets are small compact cylinders, usually made of wood, used as fuel in stoves and boilers. They are a renewable energy source because they are produced from forestry and agricultural wastes such as sawdust, pruning residues and other lignocellulosic materials.
The pellet production process begins with the collection of these wastes. They are ground until they become a fine powder.. This powder is exposed to high pressure and temperature, which causes the lignin naturally found in wood to act as a binder, forming small cylinders. Once the pellets are formed, they are dried. reduces moisture content and increases calorific value.
Pellet stoves: a sustainable alternative
Pellet stoves have become popular in recent years due to their efficiency and respect for the environment. These stoves, which use pellets as fuel, emit fewer polluting gases than other heating sources such as coal or diesel. Additionally, its design allows for more complete and uniform combustion, which means more fuel use and less waste.
Compared to other heating options, pellet stoves offer more precise temperature regulationautomatic ignition and long autonomy make them a comfortable and practical option for many homes.
Here we told you what ducted pellet stoves look like, those specific to installation in the corridor, thermal stoves and those with an oven.
pellet price
Pellet bag prices may vary depending on region, season and market demand. However, although the initial investment of a pellet stove is higher than other heating systems, it is generally more economical in the long run.
Pellets are generally cheaper than other fossil fuels and, given their high calorific value, less quantity is required to heat a space.. Additionally, as a domestic and sustainable product, pellet prices tend to be more stable than imported fuels, meaning long-term savings for the user. Since not all pellets offer the same performance, it is important to compare prices and quality before purchasing.
We have told you in our Decoration section how a pellet stove works, how to use pellets in your fireplace, the accessory you need to get the most out of it, and also how to clean this heating device.
Apart from the pellet stove offers at Leroy Merlín and Carrefour, we also told you about the prices of pellet bags that you can buy in different stores such as:
- Leroy Merlin
- Bauhaus
- Obramat
But if you are interested in knowing what the price of pellet bags for stoves is brikodpothere is all the information.
First of all, according to this big box store’s website, all 15-pound bags of pellets cost the same: It costs 5.49 euros, that is 0.37 euros per kilo, and they all have an A1+ energy class.
brand jacket Green Footprint They are made from 100% premium wood (from wood and hull waste and byproducts) and are ultra-compact and long-lasting, according to the website.
brand jacket biological fire It also has an A1+ class and is made of 100% ecological wood. Novalenha They come from the waste and byproducts of processed wood and trunk.
If we look at the brand GME Energy We’ll see that these are made from 100% pine wood, while the Firepellet brand ones “have a high calorific value, consisting of small pieces of wood, sawdust and shavings compressed without the addition of chemicals.”