Pellet changeover

[kom526]

Should I do a gradual mix to complete change now (during heating season) or just burn out the season with what I've been running and changeover next season?

I need to replenish my pellet supply and I've been burning Hamer's since day 1. Well the only place I've found that sells Hamer's is American Hardware in Waldorf which bites @ $3.11 a gallon and $5.29/bag. M'ville building supply has a fresh truckload of Lignetics for $4.80/bag-$240/ton. Pure economics tells me to just switch over to Lignetics but I'm wondering about the consistencies between the two and having to adjust the feed rate etc.

Input?

[GWguy]

Not sure where you live, but the big hardware store in Lusby carries both Hamer and Lignetics.

I don't think it matters it you change over gradually or cold turkey. I've gone thru 3 different brands this season. When one was done, I'd start on the next.

I don't care for the Hamer. I ran a pallet load of it and it coked up the pot in 2 days. I was doing nothing but cleaning it. I switched to Lignetics and am much happier, only have to clean it every 4-5 days running 24/7.

I actually prefer the Pennignton for burning, but until they get the sawdust issue under control, I won't buy any.

I like to keep about 10 bags thru the summer for those occasional cool damp nights, and "just in case" the stores haven't stocked up by fall when it gets chilly.

Oh, and after all this, to answer your question, I switched from Hamer to Lignetics and did not have to re-adjust anything.

[kom526]

Originally Posted by GWguy

Not sure where you live, but the big hardware store in Lusby carries both Hamer and Lignetics.

I just called Sneade's and the little girl there said that they only sell Lignetics. I know Vince gets his pellets from Sneade's and he burns both Hamer's and Lignetics. It wouldn't be the first time I've called a business and got a wrong or incomplete answer.

[GWguy]

Originally Posted by kom526

I just called Sneade's and the little girl there said that they only sell Lignetics. I know Vince gets his pellets from Sneade's and he burns both Hamer's and Lignetics. It wouldn't be the first time I've called a business and got a wrong or incomplete answer.

It's possible they ran out. I was there a few weeks ago and they had both.

I also remember seeing Lignetics at McKays in Lex Park. Haven't been there in a few months, so I don't know if they still have any.

[GWguy]

Originally Posted by kom526

I just called Sneade's and the little girl there said that they only sell Lignetics. I know Vince gets his pellets from Sneade's and he burns both Hamer's and Lignetics. It wouldn't be the first time I've called a business and got a wrong or incomplete answer.

Kom, I just came back from Sneades. The are out of the Hamer, only have Lignetics. $5.49 a bag. If you buy a pallet, it's cheaper.

[kom526]

Originally Posted by GWguy

Kom, I just came back from Sneades. The are out of the Hamer, only have Lignetics. $5.49 a bag. If you buy a pallet, it's cheaper.

Went to M'ville supply and picked up 10 bags to tide me over til I can run up there w/ the trailer. $4.99 for single bags and $240.00 a ton.