England's Stove Works | 25-PI | User manual | Update Bulletin No. 880

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T hank you for

your interest in writing to me about using wood pellets and corn to heat your home. I became aware of wood pellet heaters about ten years ago

Jim Dulley and I have used one (actually different models) ever since. The picture below shows one of the models which I have tested in my own home. It is shown with a 40 lb.bag of pellets and a 50-lb. bag of shelled corn in front of it.

Burning pellets is one of the most convenient and a very clean method to heat with wood, a renewable energy resource. Wood pellets are available at many home centers and farm/feed supply stores in 40-pound plastic bags. I pay about $5.40 per bag for the

Update Bulletin No. 880 pellets in Cincinnati and corn costs about

$5 per 50-lb. bag.

I have listed the highest-quality pellet heaters on the following pages and any of these would be a good choice. The two basic design options are a topfeed and bottom-feed auger system. The topfeed mechanism is a simpler design where the pellets just drop into the firepot from above and burn. It is a safe system, but it requires more frequent cleaning unless it utilizes some type of automatic firepot cleaning system. Bottom-feed designs can typically use a greater range of higherash content pellets and other fuels such as olive or cherry pits, etc.

Burning corn is one of the least expensive heat sources. Unless a pellet stove is designed for corn, burning it create a hard clinker in the firepot. Corn also has more ash content than wood pellets. Stoves designed to burn corn have some addition components or special combustion process to keep the firepot clean.

Some typical retail prices:

Breckwell — $1,500 to $2,500

Paromax — DC2000 - $3,000, Europa -

$3,200 (prices are with all the options)

England’s Stove Works — $1,500 and up

Lennox (Whitfield) — freestanding -

$1,500 to $2,500 (custom paint, self-igniter)

Sherwood Ind. (Enviro-Fire) — $1,900 to $2,500

Snow Flame — freestanding - $1,800 • fireplace insert - $2,400 • gold options - $75 to

$150 • brass options - $50 to $65

Thelin — $2,500 to $3,000

Selected Manufacturers of Corn/Wood Pellet Heaters and Fireplace Inserts

ALADDIN HEARTH PRODUCTS, 1445 North Highway, Colville, WA 99114 - (800) 234-2508 (509) 684-3745 www.aladdinhearth.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 40 to 80 lbs.

style - freestanding and inserts heating capacity* -1,500 to 2,500 sq. ft.

Btu output - 15,000 to 40,000 burn time** - 40 hours vent - rear or top auger/feed design - top features - The “Quadra-Fire” units have an electronic automatic self-ignition system, turning on and off by responding to the thermostat setting. Can be easily cleaned from the outside of the stove by pulling a cleaning rod. Equipped with an aluminum heat exchanger system which transfers heat quickly. Optional 24 karat gold-plated door and window trim. Optional ceramic fiber log set. Lifetime warranty to the original purchaser — appliance will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Safety features include — pressure sensitive switches, electronic thermometers, high-temperature glass, heat activated shutdown switches. Optional top vent kit or outside air kit. The “Contour” model has a warming shelf with a smoked glass door.

AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS,150 Michigan St., S.E., Hutchinson, MN 55350 - (800) 495-3196 www.magnumfireplace.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 75 lbs.

style - freestanding and inserts heating capacity - 2,000 sq. ft.

Btu output - 15,000 to 50,000 burn time - 40 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - top features - This is a multifuel stove that can burn wood pellets, shelled corn, cherry pits, olive pits and other fuels that might end up in a landfill. The unit has a self-cleaning firepot so it will burn efficiently even with high ash content fuels. The fuel feed shuts off automatically if the fire goes out. It is available with 24 karat gold-plated doors and trim. There is a draft knob for fine tuning the fire efficiency and the air directional system lets you direct the heated air up or down where you want it. An optional thermostat is available. Available with decorative etched designs on the glass.

BRECKWELL HEARTH PROD., 2915 E, Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76011 - (866) 606-8444 www.breckwell.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 40 to 70 lbs.

vent - rear or top style - freestanding and inserts heating capacity - 2,250 sq. ft.

auger/feed design - top

Btu output - 7,000 to 50,000 burn time - 70 hours features - An optional ceramic log set or a remote thermostat is available for the pellet stoves. Some of the units are equipped with the

“Hot Rod” push-button, automatic fire lighter. The heat exchanger tubes are easily cleaned by pulling a rod that is located on the front of the stove. Units are equipped with high temperature limit switches that reset during power outages, high temperature ceramic glass and cooler outer walls that allow the stove to be placed as close as 2” to a back wall. The units are available with 24 karat gold-plated doors, cowls and window frames. Model “P2000” is equipped with a digital control panel.

COUNTRY FLAME (Div. of American Energy Sys.), 900 George St., Marshfield, MO 65706 - (417) 859-0990 www.countryflame.com

body material - steel plate

Btu output - 8,400 to 42,000 heating capacity - 2,000 sq. ft.

style - freestanding and inserts hopper capacity - 75 lbs.

burn time - 40 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - top features - The standard pellet stove and fireplace inserts can burn up to 50% mixture of corn. The Harvester model will burn 100% corn. It has a stirrer in the firepot. Decorative gold-plated doors and trim can be added. The pellet stove is equipped with 15 heat exchanger tubes for rapid heating. An etched design is available on the glass door panel for a decorative touch. Push-button lectronic ignition is available. Models use an air-wash window cleaning.

* Heating capacity varies due to climate, floor plan, insulation, fuel brand and conditions. **Burn time varies with size and type of fuel being used.

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PAROMAX (DELL-POINT), 900 Boul. Michèle-Bohec, Boisbriand, Quebec Canada J7C 5E2 (877) 419-9877 www.paromax.ca

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 75 lbs.

style - freestanding heating capacity - 2,000 sq. ft.

Btu output - 8,500 to 39,000 burn time - up to 75 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - top features - Europacan burn up to 100% corn. If the power should fail, the units can run on a 12-volt battery. There are interchangeable firepots for pellets or corn. The stove is equipped with a computer-assisted control system that eliminates a manual damper — the controls adjust combustion air automatically. This stove uses a special design that requires less combustion air than many other pellet/corn heaters and is “EPA ceritfied”. This improves efficiency and reduces the particulate emissions.

ENGLAND’S STOVE WORKS, PO Box 206, Monroe, VA 24574 - (800) 516-3636 www.englanderstoves.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 40 to 70 lbs.

style - freestanding and inserts heating capacity - 1,500 to 2,200 sq. ft.

Btu output - 8,000 to 52,000 burn time - 50 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - bottom features - The pellet stoves have automatic fire starting. The built-in variable speed blower allows you to control over your heating needs. Brass window and lip trim is available on some models. It is standard on “Model 55-TRP22” along with the brass louvers on the side of the unit. There is a double auger system for smooth operation. The upper auger feeds pellets to the lower auger reservoir.

The lower auger feeds the pellets into the firepot. The auger is a strong cast iron auger. There are nine different auger speed settings

(heat output) and nine different blower speeds. There is a limited warranty of 5 years on the firebox and 1 year on electrical components. The 49-TRC22 models burn corn. All models have an outside air kit included.

EVEN TEMP INC., PO Box 127, Waco, NE 68460 - (800) 331-8862 (402) 728-5255 www.stcroixheat.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 60 lbs.

style - freestanding heating capacity - 800 to 1,800 sq. ft.

Btu output - 10,200 to 40,000 burn time - 50 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - top features - The “Lancaster” model is a corn burner and the “St. Croix” models are pellet burners. The corn stove has a manual rake system to remove (recommended daily) the clinker from the firepot while the stove it still burning. The pellet stoves have a built-in heat tube scraper makes cleaning the heat exchanger tubes easy. The residual ash is dropped into the ash drawer when the pot scraper is pulled. An optional ignitor system is available for automatic ignition. It will also relight the stove after a power failure.

Optional ceramic logs are available to give the appearance of a realistic fire. Available with black doors or gold doors and trim that won’t tarnish. The “Afton Bay” model has a bay window look with a full pedestal ash drawer. The pellet stove can be attached to a wall thermostat.

HARMAN STOVE CO., 352 Mountain House Rd., Halifax, PA 17032 - (717) 362-9080 www.harmanstoves.com

body material - cast iron style - freestanding and inserts Btu output - 0 to 45,000 per capacity - 82 lbs. corn vent - rear heating capacity - 1,400 sq. ft.

auger/feed design - bottom burn time - 60 hours features - The exhaust sensing probe (ESP) works with fuzzy logic computer-controlled circuitry to maintain a comfortable temperature, day and night by monitoring the heat output. The probe is small enough to go unnoticed and works anywhere (on chairs, sofas, furniture legs, etc.), not just on a wall like a conventional thermostat. The probe provides all the information needed for a consistent heat output. Optional “Surefire 502 H” battery backup

(about $325) for some of the models. There is automatic burn pot ignition in five minutes. Optional elegant brass trim available on some models. The insert has “Easy-Track” installation (see page 4) — place the stove on the track (after installing the shell), slide it into position, secure the latches. When it’s time to clean your pellet stove, you can just slide it out for easy access. The “PC65” (corn) and P61 (pellet) have optional 24-karat gold-trimmed ash lip, door, gold web in door or elegant sunrise trim for the door. Optional hand-painted decorative ceramic tile insets on the ash drawer are also available. There are optional heat shields that can be attached to the stoves to reduce the clearance to combustibles. There is an optional hopper extension to increase capacity to 145 lbs.

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JAMESTOWN PELLET STOVE, PO Box 400, Vermilion Bay, Ont. POV-2VO Can. - (807) 227-2745 www.jamestownpelletstoves.ca

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 37 to 110 lbs.

type - freestanding and inserts heating capacity - 500 to 3,500 sq. ft.

Btu output - 6,000 to 55,000 burn time - 70 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - top features - Custom colors are available to match your decor — 2 and 3 tone paint finishes, pin stripes or you can choose brass or gold trim. Another decorative option is etched glass doors with custom etching available. There is an air wash system, an automatic selfignitor and thermostatic control. There are surrounding hearths available in four colors.

LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS, 1110 W. Taft Ave., Orange, CA 92865 - (800) 953-6669 www.lennoxhearthproducts.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 50 to 80 lbs.

type - freestanding and inserts heating capacity - 800 to 2,000 sq. ft.

Btu output - 5,500 to 38,000 burn time - 75 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - top features - The patented “Ultra Grate” achieves almost 100% combustion efficiency. It directs primary and secondary combustion air around the pellets in the grate. It allows you to burn more economical grades of fuel with up to 3% ash content. The air wash system helps prevent ash buildup on the viewing glass. There is an optional thermostat and the “Fastfire” self-igniter makes starting the fire very easy with a push of the button. There are five heat output levels and a multiple speed convection blower. Optional log sets are available. Hearth pads (wall or corner) are available for the pellet stoves. They are trimmed in solid oak and come in an assortment of colors. Made from tile and nonstaining epoxy grout.

Ultra

Grate

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SHERWOOD IND. LTD., 6782 Oldfield Rd., Saanichton, BC V8M 2A3 Canada - (250) 652-6080 www.enviro-fire.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 55 lbs.

type - freestanding and inserts heating capacity - 1,400 to 2,000 sq. ft.

Btu output - 6,500 to 40,000 burn time - 50 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - top features - An optional 24 karat gold door and top inset can be added to the Enviro-Fire stoves. They have automatic ignition system switch. The air wash system keeps door glass clean, even at low burning settings. They have a large capacity ash pan and easy clean out ports. The flow of air through heat exchanger and exhaust system is carefully controlled making unit very quiet.

SNOW-FLAME INC., PO Box 745, Arden, NC 28704 - (828) 891-1006 www.snowflame.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 60 to 85 lbs.

vent - rear type - freestanding and inserts heating capacity - 800 to 2,000 sq. ft.

auger/feed design - top

Btu output - 8,000 to 40,000 burn time - 48 hours features - This stove is specifically design to burn corn. No chimney is required, vent through an exterior wall with zero-clearance, dryer-type vent or as an insert that is vented directly into an existing chimney. It circulates room air through a 7-layer filter system.

The freestanding unit comes in three styles — Victorian style, standard style and modern style. Options include 24 karat gold Queen

Anne legs, bottom plate or door. The inserts are available in three styles — standard fireplace insert, freestanding fireplace insert and freestanding corner fireplace insert. Brass options can be added to the inserts.

THELIN CO., P.O. Box 847, Nevada City, CA 95959 - (800) 949-5048 www.thelinco.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 28 to 43 lbs.

type - freestanding heating capacity - 1,500 to 2,000 sq. ft.

Btu output - 21,600 to 40,000 burn time - 20 hours vent - rear or top auger/feed design - top features - Corn burning is not recommended. Heaters have appearance of an old time “Parlour, Pot Belly” heater. Equipped with 12volt battery back-up, will switch to back-up power automatically when power fails, runs for 12 to 18 hours. Safety features include auto shut down in case of blocked flue/high temp. condition, auto shut down when out of pellets/fire goes out for any reason. Can be operated with a wall thermostat. Decorator options include choice of 24 karat gold or chrome trim, a variety of colors including forest green, metallic brown, sky blue and metallic blue. Choice of single glass for full view fire or double glass doors.

TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, 10850 117th Place NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 - (425) 827-9505 www.avalonstoves.com

body material - steel plate hopper capacity - 35 to 55 lbs.

style - freestanding and inserts heating capacity - 800 to 1,600 sq. ft.

Btu output - 8,100 to 28,000 burn time - 50 hours vent - rear auger/feed design - top features - Models are designed to burn pellets. Auger and burn pot are warranted for the life of unit. “Pioneer Bay” has a swing-out door (arched shaped trim) that allows quick access to firebox for cleaning/maintenance. They have a two-stage heat transfer system and 8 convection air tubes to heat the area. Advanced electronic circuitry allows operation in either manual or automatic mode, a wall thermostat or remote control thermostat can be added. Push the start button to activate the auto ignitor. 24-karat gold plated accents and brick patterned firebacks are available.

Quadra_Fire 1200 by Aladdin

• Fully automatic self lighting

• Three adjustable heat output settings

• Heating range 15,000 to 40,000 Btu’s

• Two-speed heat circulation blower

• Large aluminum tubed heat exchanger

• Easy-to-clean firepot

• Large ash drawer available

• Large 80-pound hopper

• Wall thermostat included

• Black or 24 karat gold plated door

• Optional top vent kit, interior brick panels and ceramic fiber log set

• Lifetime warranty.

Fuel Price

Residential Fuel Cost Comparisons

Cost/Million Btu of Usable Heat*

Fuel Price

Cost/Million Btu of Usable Heat*

#2 OIL

138,000 Btu/Gal

Per Gal

$1.10

$1.20

$1.30

$1.40

$1.50

$1.60

Per MM Btu

$9.98

$10.88

$11.79

$12.68

$13.59

$14.49

WOOD

PELLETS** bagged low ash

8,200 Btu/lb

Per Ton

$130

$140

$150

$160

$170

$180

Per MM Btu

$9.79

$10.54

$11.30

$12.05

$12.80

$13.55

80% Eff.

PROPANE

90,000 Btu/Gal

95% Eff.

ELECTRIC

3,415 Btu/KWH

95% Eff.

NATURAL GAS

Per Gal

$0.70

$0.80

$0.90

$1.00

$1.10

Per KWH

$.045

$.055

$.065

$.075

$.085

Per MCF

$5.50

$6.00

$6.50

$7.00

$8.00

Per MM Btu

$8.35

$9.53

$10.45

$11.62

$12.78

Per MM Btu

$13.87

$16.96

$20.05

$23.11

$26.20

Per MM Btu

$5.79

$6.32

$6.84

$7.39

$8.42

80% Eff.

AG RESIDUE

PELLETS*** bagged 3% ash

8,000 Btu/lb

78% Eff.

CORN

8,000 Btu/lb

56 lbs/bushel

80% Eff.

WOOD

BRIQUETTES

Per Ton

$80

$90

$100

$110

$120

Per Bushel

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$4.50

$5.00

Per Ton

$140

$150

$160

$170

$180

Per MM Btu

$6.41

$7.21

$8.01

$8.81

$9.61

Per MM Btu

$5.58

$8.37

$11.16

$12.55

$13.94

Per MM Btu

$11.38

$12.20

$13.01

$13.82

$14.63

1 MM Btu/MCF

95% Eff.

3" dia., bagged

8,200 Btu/lb

80% Eff.

COAL

12,000 Btu/lb

Per Ton

$150

$170

$190

$210

$230

Per MM Btu

$8.33

$9.44

$10.55

$11.66

$12.77

FIREWOOD air dried

20MM Btu/cord

Per Cord

$90

$110

$130

$150

$170

Per MM Btu

$6.92

$8.46

$10.00

$11.53

$13.08

75% Eff.

65% Eff.

* Usable heat costs are comparable. Each fuel has been adjusted for gross cost (per gal., ton, cord), Btu value, and firing efficiency. ** Includes wood, cardboard, and certain types of papers and ag residues. This premium fuel category has under

2% ash. *** Includes peanut hulls, sunflower hulls, and oat hulls. Ash contents are greater than 3%

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Types of Pellet Appliances

1) Top Feed — The auger moves pellets up an inclined tube or chute where they drop into the burn pot above the fire. These stoves may have some advantage in

1 overall heating efficiency since pellets remain in the burn pot until they are completely burned, and exhaust gases tend to move slower, allowing improved heat transfer.

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2) Bottom Feed — The auger pushes the pellets directly into the burn pot. These tend to perform better with the wider range of ash content in standard grade fuel because the feeding action moves ash and clinkers away from the burn area.

This action helps keep air inlets open and thereby reduces the frequency of cleaning the burn pot.

3) Combustion Air/Exhaust System — The amount of air needed for optimum combustion efficiency is delivered automatically or with minor manual adjustments.

In most designs, a fan delivers air to the fire and blows exhaust by-products out of a vent pipe that is smaller and typically less expensive than a chimney.

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Freestanding pellet stoves offer greater flexibility in installation choices. Supported by a pedestal or legs, they are designed to be installed in most living areas of the home (restrictions may apply to sleeping areas). Freestanding stoves are placed on a non-combustible floor protector. They are installed a specified distance from combustible surfaces that is usually smaller than that required for comparable cordwood appliances.

Fireplace inserts are installed in existing, working fireplaces. A decorative panel covers the space between the insert and the fireplace opening. Some pellet inserts are approved only for use in masonry fireplaces, while others can also be installed in approved factory-built metal fireplaces.

• Up to 65 hours of heating on one fuel load

• Panoramic fire view

• Overall efficiency up to 80%

• Durable heavy steel construction

• Limited lifetime warranty

• “Hot Rod” automatic igniter

• Automatic fuel feed

• Whisper quiet blowers

• 15 tube heat exchanger

• Soft charcoal finish

• Gold-plated door and trim

• Realistic ceramic log set creates wood-like fire

• Multi-directional heat circulation

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Clearance to Combustibles for Freestanding Stoves

Parallel

Wall

Installation

Through the wall

Corner

Installation

Through the wall vents

6” min.

45°

2” min.

6” minimum

3” minimum

9” min.

floor protection

45° elbow

2” min.

6” minimum floor protection

6” min.

2” min.

9” min.

2” min.

tee

• Easy maintenance

• Large, easily a c c e s s i b l e fuel hopper

• Large ash drawer

• Optional wall thermostat

Interior vertical vents

Recommended by Travis

2” min.

tee

P2000 (I & FS) by Breckwell

3” min.

2” min.

Interior vertical vents

Surefire 502 H Battery Back-up from Harman Stove Company

The Surefire 502 H is designed to backup or replace utility power.

When it is used with a common 90

A-hr marine battery, its highly efficient circuitry provides approximately

8 hours of operation from a pellet stove in the absence of electricity.

Here is how it works — The

Surefire 502 H interfaces between the pellet stove and the AC electrical supply.

When electricity is present the

Surefire 502 H automatically charges the battery and continuously surveys the power line. At the instant that a power failure occurs, the Surefire

502 H instantly and automatically converts the energy

Model 25-PI Pellet Insert Stove from England’s Stove Works, Inc.

stored in the battery to AC power. This assures safe uninterrupted operation of the stove during the absence of normal AC electricity.

When normal AC power is restored, the Surefire 502 H reinstates

AC utility power as the prime energy source to operate the pellet stove. Simultaneously and automatically the

Surefire 502 H commences the recharging of the battery, to return it to full capacity in preparation for the next power failure.

Automatic circuitry prevents overcharging of the battery.

• Dimensions are 28 1 / 2 ” wide x

22” high x 28 1 / 2 ” deep

• Weighs 447 pounds

• Approximately 2,000 square feet heating capacity

• Hopper capacity of approximately 50 lbs. of wood pellets

• Window opening is 8 1 / 2 ” x

8 1 / 2 ”

• Glass is 9” x 9”

• Flue size is 3” pellet rear vent

• Hearth size required is 12”

• Minimum fireplace opening required is 28” wide x 22 1 / 4 ” high x 17” deep

• Fireplace cover of 32” x 46”

• Blower capacity of 140 cfm/variable speed

• Backplate is standard

• Double auger system

• Built-in air wash system for cleaner glass

• Built-in blower system

• Brass louvers and window trim standard

• Options include— brass lip and backplate trim

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