Which Type Of Wood Pellet Should I Buy?
When buying logs to burn in a fire, hardwood is generally considered to be better than softwood. This is because hardwood is denser than softwood and so releases more energy when it’s burned.
When it comes to wood pellets however, things aren’t so simple. Because wood pellets are manufactured rather than grown, their density doesn’t depend on Mother Nature but on the quality of the manufacturing process.
As a result, you have to look beyond the type of wood the pellets are made from to see which really offer the best quality.
Density
When wood pellets are made, the original timber is broken down into tiny parts before being reconstituted into pellets. Even if the original wood was a high density hardwood, there are no guarantees that the resulting pellets will have a high density too.
In fact, most manufacturers produce pellets to roughly the same density no matter what type of wood they’re made from. This means that softwood pellets can burn just as well as - and produce as much energy as – hardwood alternatives.
Quality
Instead of checking to see whether your pellets are made from hard or soft wood, you need to have a look at the quality of the manufacturing process.
This is what will determine the efficiency of your pellets, with even soft woods burning well if they’ve been processed correctly. Look for a company that supplies high quality pellets, and that has a good reputation in the industry, when investing in your fuel supply.
Anti-dust pellets
Good quality pellets, whether they’ve been made from hard or soft wood, should contain low levels of dust. A lot of the time, companies that manufacture poor quality pellets pack their products with a high percentage of dust in order to bulk them out. When burned, this dust is released into the pellet stove. Over time it will begin to clog the system and could cause the stove to fail sooner than it should.
Anti-dust pellets on the other hand contain very low levels of dust. This means that they burn more cleanly and more efficiently that cheaper alternatives, producing more energy in the process. Both soft and hard woods can be used to make anti-dust pellets. As long as they’re manufactured to the right standard, any type of wood can produce high quality, high efficiency wood pellets.
If you’re looking for a high quality wood pellet supplier, we can help. Our anti-dust pellets are produced to the highest standard, ensuring that all our customers are able to heat their homes effectively.
Get in touch with us today on 01493 800 662 or email info@pelletdelivery.co.uk to find out more wood pellets for sale.
