Food Pellets

The Differences Between Wood and Pellet Stoves

Those looking into buying a stove to reduce their heating costs or add ambiance to their home may be confused about the difference between different types of stoves. Stoves come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and can be chosen to match just about any décor. A stove is also a great alternative to a fireplace and can act as a space heater.

Stand-alone stoves can use gas, wood, or pellets for fuel. At first, the wood and pellet choices may look very similar to a homeowner, but there are major differences between the two. Carefully consider each fuel type before choosing and installing a stove.

What is a Wood Stove?

A wood stove is a freestanding appliance that is used to contain a fire within the home. The stove is designed to allow enough air to keep the fire burning evenly and may have an igniter. They are very similar to traditional fireplaces, but there is no mantel or hearth.

What is a Pellet Stove?

A pellet stove is design to burn small pill-shaped fuel made from wood byproducts. These pellets look a lot like rabbit food. A pellet stove is heats evenly, but lets off little exhaust. They have become preferable for their environmentally friendly fuel and efficiency.

Differences in Design

These two kinds of stoves look the same on the outside, but each of them has been designed to handle their recommended fuel. A wood stove looks like a fireplace firebox from the outside, but on the inside it has special ventilation mechanisms that keep the fire burning well in the small space of the stove. A properly designed wood stove should be able to heat the room without making it uncomfortable.

Some of these stoves use the hot air inside to rotate a ventilation fan above the fire that draws in air. The extra oxygen helps the fire continue burning. Other stoves circulate air around the stove in order to pull fresh air inside. Wood burning stoves also require specific kinds of flues that can handle the build up of carbon and creosote.

Pellet stoves are much different than wood stoves on the inside. The biggest difference is the hopper full of extra fuel that sits above the flames. The pellets are gravity fed into the stove at a constant rate. Most have feeding mechanisms that ensure the right amount of fuel is added to the fire. Pellets stoves also have exhaust fans that remove heat from the stove and bring in air.

Individual Advantages

Pellet stoves have become very popular in recent years because they have many advantages over older stoves. Since pellets are made from sawdust and other filler material, they are more environmentally friendly than any other kind of burning fuel. Using them for heating disposes of materials that would otherwise be dumped with other waste. The pellets also burn cleanlier than other fuels. They do not give off creosote like wood does.

Pellets provide even heat that spreads from the stove. Wood stoves are known to heat the room they are in so well that home HVAC systems shut down, leaving other rooms cold. Since wood burns much less efficiently than pellets, it also has a much higher chance of throwing sparks and starting a fire.

Another advantage to pellet systems is that they are easier to place and install because they can use different kinds of flues and exhaust systems. The stove retailer should be able to advise a homeowner of the best system for their home. Some companies provide home installation services that take the guesswork out of making the system efficient.

Wood stoves are preferable to pellet stoves for those who have lots of wood on hand. Pellets can be hard to come by and usually only come in large quantities, but firewood is available just about anywhere.

Choosing a Stove

Though pellet stoves have skyrocketed in popularity recently, there is still reason for a homeowner to install a wood stove. Those who don’t have the space for a freestanding stove can purchase fireplace insets that utilize the same heating techniques.

Homeowners looking for a stove should ask themselves how much they would like to spend on a stove, what kind of fuel is most readily available in there area, and if the primary purpose of the stove will be heating or aesthetics. The purchase and installation of a new stove can cost a few thousand dollars, so the decision should not be made lightly.

Both varieties of stove will provide warmth during the winter and the kind of comfort that only a fire can provide.

About the Author

Brian Jenkins is a freelance writer who writes about topics pertaining to safety and alternative heat sources such as Wood Pellet Stoves

Piranha Eating Food Pellets

10 lb 36% Protein KOI FOOD – 3/16″ Floating Pellet – GREAT FOOD – FREE SHIPPING $24.95

HIKARI GOLD MEDIUM PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 4.4 lb. $56.88

Hikari Staple Koi Food 11 Lb – Large Pellet $59.99

Crystal Clear Year Round Koi and Goldfish Food Small Pellet 4 Kg Bag $48.95

Crystal Clear Year Round Koi and Goldfish Food Large Pellet 9 Kg Bucket $84.95

Sera Koi & Pond Fish Summer Food Pellets 4.4lbs $37.18

1/4 POUND ~ Summer KOI & GOLDFISH Floating PELLETS (3.0mm) ~ POND Fish Food $11.99

1/4 POUND ~ Spring/Fall KOI & GOLDFISH Floating PELLETS (5.0mm) ~ POND Fish Food $11.99

Pond Cleaner Pondcare 180B Spring and Autumn Pond Fish Food Premium Pellet, 39-O $29.95

Pond Cleaner Pondcare 181B Summer Staple Koi Fish Food Premium Pellet, 41-Ounce $31.95

Hai Feng Quick Grow Koi Food Medium Pellet – 33 lb. Bag $123.80

AUTOMATIC AUTO AQUARIUM TANK FLAKE PELLET FISH FOOD FEEDER FEEDING TIMER MOUNT L $29.99

Hikari Pond Food Excel 11# Med Pellet #13382 Ships FREE $144.99

New Cichlid Pellets sticks tropical fish food 50g $2.34

51 lb BULK FLOATING PELLET FISH FOOD for KOI GOLDFISH – Pond Pellets $58.00

Hikari Wheat Germ, Medium Pellet, 33 lb, Fish Food $174.63

OMEGA ONE SUPER COLOR VEGGIE KELP PELLETS FOOD 8 OZ. SMALL ( 1.5 mm ) SINKING $13.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM SMALL FISH FORMULA FOOD 5 LB. .5mm pellets $49.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MEDIUM FISH 600 gm 2 mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD FREE SHIPPING $30.99

OMEGA ONE SHRIMP SINKING PELLETS FOOD 8.25 OZ. CONTAINER 2.5 X 6 MM $8.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM LARGE FISH FOOD FORMULA 600 gm 3 mm SINKING PELLET FREE SHIP $30.99

HIKARI STAPLE MINI PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 4.4 lb. $35.88

50 lb BULK FLOATING PELLET KOI FOOD FISH POND AQUARIUM $37.95

HIKARI STAPLE MEDIUM PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 4.4 lb. $35.88

HIKARI STAPLE LARGE PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 4.4 lb. $35.88

HIKARI STAPLE MINI PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 11 lb. $59.88

HIKARI STAPLE LARGE PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 11 lb. $59.88

HIKARI STAPLE MINI PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 22 lb. $103.88

HIKARI STAPLE LARGE PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 22 lb. $103.88

HIKARI WHEAT GERM MINI PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 4.4 lb $41.88

HIKARI WHEAT GERM MEDIUM PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 4.4 lb $41.88

HIKARI WHEAT GERM MEDIUM PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 11 lb $71.88

HIKARI WHEAT GERM LARGE PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 11 lb $71.88

HIKARI WHEAT GERM SINKING PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 11 lb $80.88

HIKARI WHEAT GERM MEDIUM PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 33 lb $174.88

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM JUMBO THERA+A 600 gm 6mm SINKING PELLET FOOD $21.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM LARGE FISH FORMULA FOOD 300 gm 3 mm SINKING PELLETS FREE SHIP $19.99

HIKARI WHEAT GERM LARGE PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 33 lb $174.88

HIKARI HI GROWTH LARGE PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 4 lb $51.88

HIKARI SPIRULINA LARGE PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 11 lb $174.88

HIKARI EXCEL MEDIUM PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 17.6 oz $34.88

HIKARI EXCEL MEDIUM PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 11 lb $142.99

Goldfish and Koi Floating Food Small Pellet 7-Ounce NEW $6.30

HIKARI ECONOMY MEDIUM PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 8.8 lb $47.88

HIKARI ECONOMY LARGE PELLET KOI FISH FOOD 8.8 lb $47.88

ROUDYBUSH CA BLEND MINI Pellets 10 lb BAG Bird Food Parakeets Cockatiels Conures $48.85

1/2 Lb 1/16 Bulk CICHLID PELLET Aquarium Fish Food $3.95

AUTOMATIC AUTO AQUARIUM TANK FLAKE PELLET FISH FOOD FEEDER FEEDING TIMER MOUNT S $24.99

5 Lbs Bulk 1/8″(2mm) Floating Pellets Aquarium Tropical Fish Food $36.00

HBH SUPER SOFT KRILL LARGE PELLET FISH FOOD 1 LB $22.79

HBH SUPER SOFT KRILL LARGE PELLET FISH FOOD 1/2 LB $11.60

HBH SUPER SOFT KRILL LARGE PELLET FISH FOOD 5.5 LB $75.79

fish pellets pellet koi gold pond food 1 lb 16oz $11.35

fish pellets koi gold pond food 1/2 lb 8oz $8.29

Microbe-Lift Legacy Koi & Goldfish Sinking Pellet Food – 3 lbs. Bulk $9.99

Microbe-Lift Legacy Koi & Goldfish Sinking Pellet Food – 5 lbs. Bulk $16.65

Microbe-Lift Legacy Koi & Goldfish Sinking Pellet Food – 7 lbs. Bulk $23.31

UltraClear Spring Fall Pellet Fish Food 2 Liters $22.95

Hagen Laguna Goldfish/Koi Floating Food Large Pellet 9.9 Pound New Laguna Hagen $37.73

CHINGMIX PREMIUM STAPLE 500gram FLOWERHORN PELLET FOOD $24.95

Crabworx Land Hermit Crab Enriched Food Pellets 0.56 oz $2.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MEDIUM FISH THERA 600 gm 2 mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD FREE SHIP $30.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MARINE FORMULA 150 gm 1 mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD FREE SHIPPING $13.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM GROW FORMULA FISH FOOD 80 gm FRY FOOD .5 MM SINKING PELLETS $6.99

3 1/2 + lb. Bag Koi Food Floating Pellet ~Catfish,Goldfish,Pacu,Arrowana $5.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM LARGE FISH FOOD FORMULA 5 LB. 3mm sinking pellets $49.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM GROW FORMULA FRY FISH FOOD 5 LB BUCKET SINKING PELLETS .5 mm $54.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MEDIUM FISH THERA+A 300 gm. 2 mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD $21.99

OMEGA ONE SUPER COLOR SMALL CICHLID SINKING PELLETS FOOD 8 OZ. CONTAINER NEW $8.49

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM SMALL THERA+A FOOD .5mm SINKING PELLETS 75 gm FREE SHIPPING $9.99

OMEGA ONE SUPER COLOR SMALL CICHLID SINKING PELLETS FOOD 4.2 OZ. CONTAINER NEW $9.99

OMEGA ONE SHRIMP SINKING PELLETS FOOD 4.5 OZ. CONTAINER 2.5 X 6 MM $8.99

OMEGA ONE SUPER COLOR CICHLID SINKING PELLETS FOOD 16 OZ. CONTAINER FREE SHIP $22.99

10 lb 36% Protein KOI FOOD – 3/16″ Floating Pellet – GREAT FOOD – FREE SHIPPING $24.95

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM THERA +A FORMULA FISH FOOD 150 gm 1 mm SINKING PELLETS $9.99

**NEW LIFE SPECTRUM CICHLID FORMULA 80 gm. ** 1 mm SINKING PELLETS FISH FOOD $5.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM CICHLID FORMULA 300 gm 1 mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD FREE SHIPPING $20.49

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MARINE FORMULA 600 gm 1 mm sinking pellet FOOD FREE SHIPPING $29.99

FF35B1/8″ Premium Floating Koi pellet fish food 35%13# oscar cichlid flowerhorn $39.99

Omega One Floating Super Color Pellets Fish Food, 3.5 oz. $14.99

FF35B1/4″ Premium Floating Koi pellet fish food 35%12# oscar pacu arowana shark $38.99

Sera Koi & Pond Fish Spring & Autumn Food Pellets 2.2lb $23.64

Sera Koi & Pond Fish Summer Food Pellets 2.2lbs $23.48

Hagen Crabworx Hermit Crab Pellet Food -0.56 oz. 18001 $4.49

1 lb Goldenfeast Goldn’obles III Bird Food Pellets Muffin Canary Finch Parakeet $15.00

1 lb Goldenfeast Goldn’obles III Reptile Pellet Food Sprinkle On or Serve Alone $15.00

Koi food bulk 10 lb Oscar Grow fish pellet 40% Protein $28.00

Hagen Nutrafin Max Goldfish Sinking Pellet 18.7 Ounce New Nutrafin Hagen Food $20.04

20 lb (41% 3/16″) FLOATING PELLET FISHFOOD KOI Food $65.00

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MARINE FORMULA 80 gm 1 mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD FREE SHIPPING $9.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM CICHLID FOOD FORMULA 600 gm 1 mm SINKING PELLETS FREE SHIPPING $30.99

Mini Floating Pellet Fish Food for Live Betta (Fighting Fish) $2.25

OMEGA ONE MARINE SMALL PELLETS GARLIC FISH FOOD 4.5 OZ FREE SHIPPING $8.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MEDIUM FISH 600 gm. 2 mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD FREE SHIPPING $30.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM LARGE THERA+A 300 gm 3mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD FREE SHIPPING $21.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM SMALL FISH FRY FOOD 150 gm. .5 MM SINKING PELLETS FREE SHIP $13.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MEDIUM FISH THERA+A 150 gm 2 mm SINKING PELLETS FOOD $9.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM MEDIUM FISH FOOD FORMULA 300 gm. 2 mm SINKING PELLETS FREE S/H $20.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM GROW FORMULA FISH FOOD 140 gm FRY FOOD .5 MM SINKING PELLETS $9.99

NEW LIFE SPECTRUM THERA + A FORMULA FISH FOOD 150 gm 1 mm SINKING PELLETS $9.99

Does the temporal placement of food-pellet reinforcement alter induction when rats respond on a three-component multiple schedule?: An article from: The Psychological Record $5.95 This digital document is an article from The Psychological Record, published by Psychological Record on March 22, 2004. The length of the article is 5970 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the author: …

Positive induction produced by food-pellet reinforcement: component variations have little effect.: An article from: The Psychological Record $5.95 This digital document is an article from The Psychological Record, published by Psychological Record on March 22, 2003. The length of the article is 6517 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the author: …

Rats’ response rates for 1% sucrose when food-pellet reinforcement is upcoming: effect of upcoming reinforcement contingency.: An article from: The Psychological Record $5.95 This digital document is an article from The Psychological Record, published by Psychological Record on March 22, 2002. The length of the article is 8554 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the author: …

Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Pellet Refill, 3.5-Pound Packages (Pack of 6) $47.94 Breeze litter pellets are cat-friendly and non-tracking. Unlike traditional clay litter, Breeze uses specially designed litter pellets that are 99.9 percent dust free. Breeze litter pellets allow urine to pass through to an odor controlling unit. The urine is quickly absorbed leaving solid waste on top for quick, easy removal….

…

…

Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System …

Wellness Grain-Free Dry Cat Food for Adult Cats & Kittens, CORE Original Fish & Fowl Recipe, 12 lb. Bag $33.95 The essence of the raw feeding philosophy is nutrient-rich, high-quality meat — and lots of it! That’s the same philosophy behind Wellness CORE. But that’s not all. This unique, grain-free formula also supports and nurtures your cat’s inside…their essence…their core. This recipe is made with 5 meat protein sources providing a high protein diet for your carnivore, tomato pomace and cranberries…

Microwave Pork Rinds 1 Pound Pkg. Gluten Free $11.95 Our microwave pork rinds are produced in North Carolina. The best way to learn how to cook them is to put 1/4 cup on a paper plate or paper towel and set the microwave for 2 minutes on high. 1/4 cup of microwave pork rinds will make approximately 2 cups of puffed pork rinds when cooked. Watch them cook thru the window and stop the microwave when they quite puffing. This will be the optimum cooking…

Hartz Wardley Pond Pellets, 5-Pound $8.19 Nutritionally balanced food formulated for all pond fish. This highly digestible formula is specifically designed for the energy needs of koi and goldfish….