Let me start off by saying how grateful I am to all those "who know" on this forum for all the great information I have gathered to help me in my new pellet heating experience.
But, I do have one question. There seems to be a lot of discussion about the heat output of various pellet brands (I am ignorant for this purpose of the issues like ash buildup, etc.). But has anyone done the real math? . . . and if they did, does it matter?
By which I mean if one pellet brand gives me 8000 btu and another gives me 8500 btu, does it make it more cost efficient to burn the higher btu pellet? . . . or is the difference at the end of the season so insignificant that I might as well burn the cheaper pellet and spend less $$ overall?
I might have to burn more pellets with the lower end pellet - like American Wood Fibers from HD - but do I get enough more heat over the course of a season from Cubex or Okies to make a difference in my overall cost. I am not sure that pure BTU counting is the answer. On the other hand, comfort and ease of reaching the desired heat level also make a difference.
Hopefully, those who know will tell me.
But, I do have one question. There seems to be a lot of discussion about the heat output of various pellet brands (I am ignorant for this purpose of the issues like ash buildup, etc.). But has anyone done the real math? . . . and if they did, does it matter?
By which I mean if one pellet brand gives me 8000 btu and another gives me 8500 btu, does it make it more cost efficient to burn the higher btu pellet? . . . or is the difference at the end of the season so insignificant that I might as well burn the cheaper pellet and spend less $$ overall?
I might have to burn more pellets with the lower end pellet - like American Wood Fibers from HD - but do I get enough more heat over the course of a season from Cubex or Okies to make a difference in my overall cost. I am not sure that pure BTU counting is the answer. On the other hand, comfort and ease of reaching the desired heat level also make a difference.
Hopefully, those who know will tell me.