Can you burn things in your insert that the literature doesn't mention ?

[squeed]

I have a Quadrafire 1200i pellet burning insert. The instructions say that it can burn corn or wood pellets. I read a lot about switch grass, seeds, wheat etc ... My stove doesn't say that it can burn that. It doesn't say that it can't either. What's the scoop on that ?

-S

 

[InsaneWayne]

Corn burns a lot hotter than wood pellets, so it probable can burn a lot of other fuels.
But before you start doing that you might want to recheck the liner that you used to make sure it can handle it. I know corn eats liners and pellet pipe quicker then just about everything else.

Good luck.

 

[OU812]

I have a Quadrafire 1200i pellet burning insert. The instructions say that it can burn corn or wood pellets. I read a lot about switch grass, seeds, wheat etc ... My stove doesn't say that it can burn that. It doesn't say that it can't either. What's the scoop on that ?

-S

I see a bit of dangerous experimenting happening here.

 

[firewarrior820]

Corn burns a lot hotter than wood pellets, so it probable can burn a lot of other fuels.
But before you start doing that you might want to recheck the liner that you used to make sure it can handle it. I know corn eats liners and pellet pipe quicker then just about everything else.

Good luck.

corn has less btu per lb. than hardwood pellets

 

[stoveguy2esw]

with the stove rated for corn as well as pellets it may be possible to burn other alternative fuels , BUT contact the manufacturer FIRST to ensure this is somthing that can be done BEFORE attempting this. it could have ramafications with your warranty.

 

[Souzafone]

Just because you manual doesn't say you can't burn something doesn't mean it's ok. My manual doesn't mention anything about not burning tires, or cats, for that matter. I'll never burn tires in my stove.

 

[crausch]

Just because you manual doesn't say you can't burn something doesn't mean it's ok. My manual doesn't mention anything about not burning tires, or cats, for that matter. I'll never burn tires in my stove.

LMAO..you mentioned two things your manual does not say anything about ...you only said that you would not burn tires in your stove. That leads me to believe that you would burn...lol

 

[jmhpsu93]

Just because you manual doesn't say you can't burn something doesn't mean it's ok. My manual doesn't mention anything about not burning tires, or cats, for that matter. I'll never burn tires in my stove.

Cats, maybe. :lol:

 

[jtakeman]

Corn burns a lot hotter than wood pellets, so it probable can burn a lot of other fuels.
But before you start doing that you might want to recheck the liner that you used to make sure it can handle it. I know corn eats liners and pellet pipe quicker then just about everything else.

Good luck.

corn has less btu per lb. than hardwood pellets

Right now corn is 15% cheaper in my area, So I can burn more for a little less. There is a nother thread about wheat and its even cheaper than corn. might want to check that out.

jay

 

[Don B]

I burn old newspapers in mine. Crunch em up and toss em in.......Just kidding.
I did try the 50/50 corn/pellet deal. Worked ok, burned a little dirty, made lots more heat. had to clean the clinker every day. Went back to pellets only.

 

[stoveguy13]

it will void the warranty on the unit.