Pellet stoves are heating devices that operate using small compressed units known as pellets as their main energy source. When these pellets are burned inside the stove, heat is produced that radiates into the environment, allowing heat to be maintained. Warm and cozy atmosphere in the house.
The working process of these stoves is quite straight. As the appropriate amount of pellets is loaded into the stove tank, an electrical system activates their combustion. An internal fan is responsible for spreading the generated heat throughout the room, while simultaneously another fan draws in cold air from outside to warm it in the process. As the pellets are consumed, the resulting ashes settle in a certain area inside the stove. It needs to be cleaned periodically.
Advantages of pellet stoves
If you are considering purchasing a pellet stove, the best thing you can do is to inform yourself well about its features. Here we summarize some of the advantages of this efficient heating system:
- Easy to use. Pellet stoves are easy to use and require minimal maintenance.
- Economic savings. Although the initial investment is higher than other heating systems, in the long run the cost of pellets is generally lower than other fuels.
- Energy efficiency. Pellet stoves have high performance; This means it uses more of the energy from pellets, producing less waste and emissions.
- Sustainability. Pellets come from wood waste, making them a renewable and sustainable energy source.
What is pellet and how is it made?
But let’s talk a little about the fuel these stoves use: pellets. Pellets are small cylinders made of compressed material, usually made from wood waste such as sawdust and shavings. To produce them, this waste is subjected to drying, grinding and then pressing under high pressure, without the need for any additives or binders. The result is small homogeneous cylinders characterized by their high calorific value.
As for materials, pellets can be made from wood, but there are also varieties made from other organic materials, such as hazelnut shells or agricultural residues. It is sold in bags or in bulk, and prices may vary depending on the region and the quality of the product. It is important to purchase quality pellets to ensure optimal operation of the stove and greater energy efficiency.
Buy 15-pound bags of pellets from Obramat
In this article we have already told you about the prices of pellet bags that you can find at Leroy Merlín and Bauhaus, but by doing a little research on the internet we found that even cheaper pellets are available at Obramat.
These are the pellets of the brand Green Footprint, national origin. The 15 kilo bag consists of pellets with EN PLUS A1 classification, 6 mm in diameter and variable length around 3 centimeters. The price of the bag will cost you 4.99 euros, that is 0.33 euros per kilo. However, if you want to buy a pallet of 77 bags, the unit price will decrease and it will cost you 4.74 euros.
There is also another from the Tupellets brand that has the same EN PLUS A1 “all natural” certification, according to the Obramat website. They are solid biomass and are 6 mm in diameter. They are produced from dried natural sawdust, peeled pine and without any additives. Price The price of a 15-kilo bag of these pellets is 5.50 euros, meaning one kilo is 0.37 euros/kilo.