Pellet is a fuel of natural origin, classified as biomass. It is an attractive alternative to coal and wood, which are gradually being phased out of use due to their harmful effects on the environment. Its combustion in home heating installations complies with the requirements of the government Ecodesign regarding the reduction of exhaust emissions. In many cases, pellets will prove to be the best way to heat a building. Get to know all its advantages and disadvantages!
From this article you will learn:
- what are the characteristics of a pellet-based heating installation,
- what are the advantages of heating a building with pellets,
- in what cases you need to give up a pellet boiler.
Characteristics of pellet boilers
Pellet boilers operate on the same principle as traditional coal stoves. The only difference is the fuel burned. The former takes the form of high-calorie granulate, produced by pressing various wood waste, such as sawdust, shavings and chips, under high pressure. Some manufacturers also offer pellets made from grass, straw, fruit seeds or sunflower husks.
A pellet boiler is perfect for any centrally heated building. This type of installations are used both in residential buildings and in production halls and warehouses. They are used to reduce heating costs and reduce the negative impact on the environment.
To burn pellets, you usually have to take into account the need to replace the old boiler with a more ecological one. It will turn out to be much more expensive than a traditional coal stove. However, such an investment is worth making due to the numerous advantages of ecological heating. Pellet boilers guarantee, among other things, a high level of user comfort and very easy operation. Their average price reaches up to PLN 10,000, but it is worth remembering about the numerous subsidies that can be used to modernize the system.
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Advantages of pellet heating
Many investors may wonder about the sense of replacing coal stoves with pellet boilers . Not only do they cost a lot, but the granules themselves are also much more expensive than Ekogroszek (up to PLN 600-800 per tonne). However, heating a building with pellets brings numerous benefits that make the investment pay off quite quickly and the user gains additional benefits.
A modern pellet boiler is characterized primarily by high efficiency. Together with the calorific value of the fuel, this means that a lot of heat enters the heating system when relatively small amounts of granulate are burned. Experts note that this solution is, in theory, less profitable than coal, which provides more energy with the same mass. However, it must be remembered that - for ecological reasons - this fuel is gradually being abandoned. Pellet, however, will still be cheaper than gas or electricity.
Ecology is one of the most important advantages of pellet boilers. They are adapted to the requirements for new generation heating devices, i.e. the so-called class 5. The granulate is of natural origin, and as a result of its combustion, significantly fewer harmful substances are released into the atmosphere than in the case of coal. In this respect, pellet boilers can be compared to gas stoves.
Ecological heating devices are also very convenient to use. Unlike coal, burning pellets produces very little ash. These are such minimal amounts that they can be successfully used, for example, in the garden. So you don't have to pick it up often and pay for its disposal.
Pellet boilers are actually maintenance-free devices. All you need to do is fill their feeders with fuel from time to time and rely on modern controllers that are responsible for all the work. This type of stoves do not generate much noise or unpleasant odors. The pellet burns evenly, which also avoids problematic temperature fluctuations.
As you can see, pellet boilers are an innovative solution that is characterized by low exhaust emissions, a small amount of ash and the highest quality of work. Their use translates into clean air (compared to coal furnaces) and lower heating costs (compared to gas or electricity).
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In what situations should you refrain from purchasing a pellet boiler?
It is difficult to imagine a situation in which a pellet boiler would not be used. This is certainly an ideal solution for people planning to replace their coal-based heating system with a more ecological one. This necessity seems to be only a matter of time, so it is worth advising customers to start considering choosing a new heating source now.
Due to similar properties, it makes little sense to install a pallet boiler instead of a gas stove. However, the user may decide to take such a step if he wants to reduce his bills. The same will apply to electric heating.
Pellet boilers will turn out to be a bad idea only in buildings with a very limited space. This type of heating devices require a boiler room with dimensions of at least 2 x 3 m. And that's not all! There is also the need to store fuel. Biomass can be stored in another room, but it must be large enough and, secondly, free from moisture.
To sum up, pellet boilers are worth recommending to investors who are looking for ideas for ecological and economical heating, but also have appropriate conditions for comfortable and safe operation of such a system.
Pellet stoves in the Onninen offer
If you are wondering which pellet boiler to recommend to your client, check out the Ferroli brand range available in our online wholesaler. It includes efficient furnaces that are characterized by a high level of efficiency and comfort of use. What distinguishes them from other manufacturers' boilers is, among other things, convenient control and top-class safety.
Onninen's offer includes, for example, boilers with a water jacket and a large fuel tank. This type of product meets the strict Eco Design emission requirements and - interestingly - can be installed in a living room. The Ferroli BioPellet Pro stove does not require a separate boiler room. It is equipped with intelligent automation that allows easy control of the central heating and hot water installation
Another interesting solution from Ferroli that your customers can benefit from are Breta Aria thermo fireplaces . They are characterized by lower power and smaller capacity of pellet tanks. However, they are equipped with an intuitive control panel and an automated ignition function. They are also distinguished by an attractive design that will fit perfectly into the decor of living rooms.
The Ferroli range in our warehouse is complemented by Breta Pellet thermo fireplaces , which are an equally economical and environmentally friendly source of heat. If you want to provide your customers with efficient and ecological heating, trust this renowned brand!
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