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★★★★☆ Platinum Wood Pellet (review)

Discussion in 'Pellet Fuels' started by jtakeman, Nov 28, 2014.

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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 252ºF

    Density 42.71 LBS.
    (Calculated with PFI standard #8.1.1 using ASTM E 873 procedure)

    Fines volume 6 ounces
    (Visual=for show only)

    Fines Percentage 0.18%
    (Calculated with PFI standard #8.1.4 procedure).

    Ash volume ounces 5 ounces
    (Visual=for show only)

    Ash Percentage 0.31%
    (Calculated with PFI standard #8.1.6 using ASTM D 1102 procedure)

    Ash Percentage Stove 0.26%
    (just for comparison, disregard!)

    Bag Weight 40.10 lbs. net

    Diameter .251 average

    Length 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches

    Total Burn Time 12 hrs. 37 min.
    (Temp set to 250ºF on stove-Feed 3 trim 3)

    Estimated Pounds per hour 3.18

    Pro's: Good heat, Low ash.

    Con's: Nothing I could find

    Note's: IMHO another fine example of a Canadian SPF softwood! Wish I could give these 4 1/2 stars!!

    Site link: http://www.vanderhoofspecialtywood.ca/

    UPC Code: 880134000103

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

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  2. slvrblkk

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    Platinum Pellet Wood Pellets results: FINAL RESULTS

    Temp Average - 310-400 (on door thermometer)

    Ash Volume - 15 ounces

    Ash Weight – 1.20 ounces

    Ash Percentage - .19%

    Fines In Bag – 2.5 cups (8.35 oz.)

    Pellet Length Avg. – 1/4" – 1.5”

    Bag Weight – 40.0 lbs. (0 oz. left in hopper)


    Notes:
    Donated by BC Pellet
    No one sells these locally so ton price is N/A
    Some longer 1.5” pellets
    Manufactured by Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products




    I know I keep repeating myself but these are another very good softie pellet. Great heat, low ash and the glass stays amazingly clean. The one thing I did notice out of the bag was a lot of 1.5” long pellets but my stove seemed to eat them just fine. I know the fines were a lot but these did travel to my house via FedEx from way up north so that is to be expected. Ash is medium brown, coarse and fluffy.



    All in all these are hot, low ash and clean and very good pellet from British Columbia. I agree with Jay, these are probably 4.5 stars. If you get a chance, grab some and give them a try.


    Highly Recommend!



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

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