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Maines Choice

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  1. IHATEPROPANE

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    I just loaded my hopper with three bags I picked up this year. Now it has been a couple of years since I last burned them, but inremeber them being VERY small. This stuff is much more normal sized.

    Also, I thought they were a blend??? These say 100% hardwood. Any thoughts?

    Will update with my opinion of these after I burn my seven bags.
     
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    how bout update after 1 bag im a bundle of nerves
     
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    Lol, I will do my best after one bag.

    I like the number 7 because that is how many bags I can burn of an "average" pellet before i have to empty my ash pan.
     
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  4. ttdberg

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    IHP I got a few bags of the TSC Geneva's. Not sure if they are Maines Choice or Genevas but the bags are labeled 100% hardwood...I will hopefully burn them in the next few days so will post thoughts on those too...
     
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    That's crazy, I always thought they were a blend.....hmmm
     
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    One of my most hated pellets. Cold and ashy .:shiver:I hope they are better this year.
     
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    I burned some Maine's Choice last year in the P61. Got them from Wally World. pretty sure they were a pure hardwood. Burned okay and had good heat. I was mixing them with the Currans blend since the Currans were so bad they needed some help getting a good temp going..
     
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    These are burning pretty good. Look to have average ash and the heat is good. The Englander kicked its convection fan to high, from 5 on heat level 3
     
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    I've never had any luck with tem in the past so I don't even look at them anymore.
     
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    They are a 100% Hardwood pellet now. So perhaps you will get different results today. I actually like the blend a bit better, but these are descent. Not gonna blow anyone away but not a bad pellet.
     
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    Something to keep in mind, however I can usually find MWP's cheaper than these most anywhere.
     
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    X2, I only tried the blend as well. But I'll keep an eye out.
     
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    I would like to get some MWP at Walmart, but the Walmart experience is something I just have to pass on. Anything I can get self service is OK, but the pellets require help. So I pay more and get them where it is a breeze to buy them. Good not to get upset or frustrated shopping. Can't get my kids to go there for me.
     
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    Maybe we can meet there and I can give you a hand.
     
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    Very nice of you subbie! :cool:
     
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    Agreed, nice one Sub!
     
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    You guys would do the same.
     
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    This country could use a lot more people like you Sub.Pellet Pigs stick together.:cheers:
     
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