Pellet fires have been around for many
years, however with the cost of fossil fuels increasing, pellet fires are
gaining popularity.
A pellet fire looks just like a wood
fire, with a glass door through which the flames can be seen. Many brands,
different models and sizes are now available to suit every taste and application.
These fires use wood pellets as their fuel which are loaded into a hopper
at the top. The fires mechanism automatically moves these pellets and
drops them into the fire as required. The fire uses a small amount of electricity
for the electrical igniter to set the pellets alight, an auger to move
the pellets from the hopper to the fire, a fan to ensure optimum combustion
air and a fan for circulating warm air around the room.
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Model 100
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Model 100 INSERT
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The pellets:
The source material is sawdust
and shavings, a by-product of timber milling, which historically would
be disposed of in landfills. Pellets are 100% wood and contain no glues
or chemicals. The natural resin in the wood binds the pellets together
and gives them their glossy appearance.
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Eco-friendly:
Pellet fires are an eco-friendly way of
heating your home. The fires burn the pellet fuel very efficiently at a
high temperature, virtually smokeless, with very little ashes due to its
fan forced controlled combustion system. Most pellet fires exceed the minimum
National Environmental Standards, even though these fires are not required
to. Most pellet fires emit only 10% of harmful emissions compared to an
older wood burner. And as the pellets are made from wood waste, no trees
are cut down for firewood.
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Why install a pellet
fire?
Pellet fires have many advantages:
Easy to use, just fill the hopper
and switch on
Low maintenance, very little ash,
only requires cleaning a few times per year
Eco-friendly
Reduces the need for fossil fuels
Cleaner burning, less than 10% emissions
when compared to an older wood fire
No firewood to cut, gather, stack
and bring into the house
Effectively carbon neutral |