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★★★★★ La Crete Wood Pellets review.....................

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  1. jtakeman

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    Disclaimer: This is only a home test....YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY....this review is just my 2 cents.

    Temp average 268ºF

    Bulk Density 42.62 LBS.
    (Calculated with PFI standard #8.1.1 using ASTM E 873 procedure)

    Fines volume 6 ounces
    (Visual=for show only)

    Fines Percentage 0.19%
    (Calculated with PFI standard #8.1.4 procedure).

    Ash volume 6 ounces
    (Visual=for show only)

    Ash Percentage 0.35%
    (Calculated with PFI standard #8.1.6 using ASTM D 1102 procedure)

    Ash Percentage Stove 0.35%
    (just for comparison, disregard! Stove Ash wt 2.24 oz.)

    Bag Weight 40.13 lbs. Net

    Diameter .258

    Length 1/4 to 1 1/8 inches

    Total Burn Time 12 hrs. 25 min.
    (Temp set to 250ºF on stove-Feed 3 trim 1)

    Estimated Pounds per hour 3.28

    Pro's: Nice heat low ash

    Con's: Nothing I could find

    Notes: Nice Canadian softwoods. Excellent pellet IMHO!!

    Site Link: www.lacretesawmills.com

    UPC code: 625490992002

    See this thread for PFI definitions and test procedures.
    http://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/threads/pfi-standards-and-procedures.8288/

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    LaCrete Wood Pellet results: FINAL RESULTS

    Temp Average - 310-415 (on door thermometer)

    Ash Volume – 15 ounces

    Ash Weight – 1.5 ounces

    Ash Percentage - .24%

    Fines In Bag – 1.3 cups (4.9 oz.)

    Pellet Length Avg. – 1/4" – 1.0”

    Bag Weight – 40.0 lbs. (12.9 oz. left in hopper)


    Notes:
    Donated by BC Pellet
    No one sells these locally so ton price is N/A
    Manufactured by LaCrete Sawmills




    Holy LaCrete! These pellets burn very hot and clean. Glass stayed very clean. Ash is light grey and very light. Ash volume might have been a tick more than I was expecting but like I said it was very light. Dense pellet, the 40 lb. bag easily fit in my hopper with room to spare. Fines weren’t bad at all considering these came via FedEx from way up north.


    All in all a very good softie that burned very hot and clean. If you can get your hands on these go grab some and give them a try! These should be 4.5 stars but again, that’s not one of the options.


    Highly Recommend!



    Disclaimer: as with everything....YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY....the review is just my opinion of them

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    I agree on the ash, a little more than expected, certainly more than Blazers but very light and fluffy. My second favorite pellet.
     
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