LG Granules wood pellets have been famous for their exceptional heating value and are becoming popular since they always provide high BTUs and reduced ash. Like many others in this brutal heating season – I ran out of pellets recently (March 2011). LG Granules are 100% top-notch softwood pellets produced from Dark Spruce and Grey Pine trees and are famous for their exceptional heating value. Founded in 1995, LG Granules includes a highly trained group of specialists using state-of-the-art equipment to make a consistently fantastic product for our clients.
This season, the need for pellets is quite high, resulting in shortages in several shops. Premium-grade wood pellets comprise high BTU output and low ash without a bark. Demand has outstripped supply because, in 2005 as, a growing number of individuals switched to pellet stoves because of a supposedly economical alternative to other kinds of heating and one that pulls to a national gas source instead of overseas oil and gasoline.
These voluntary sector standards guarantee as much uniformity in the Last product as possible for obviously increased substances that become processed, although not refined fuel.
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Granules are 100% top-notch softwood pellets produced from Dark Spruce and Grey Pine trees and are famous for their exceptional heating value. Founded in 1995, Granules LG includes highly trained specialists using state-of-the-art equipment to make a consistently fantastic product for our clients.
This season, the need for pellets is quite high, resulting in shortages in several shops. Premium-grade wood pellets comprise high BTU output and low ash without a bark. Demand has outstripped supply because, in 2005, a growing number of individuals switched to pellet stoves because of a supposedly economical alternative to other kinds of heating and one that pulls to a national gas source instead of overseas oil and gasoline.
These voluntary sector standards guarantee as much uniformity in the Last product as you possibly can for obviously increased substances that become processed. However, they did not have refined fuel and were forced to buy what would be the “leftovers” at many outlets. After having a bad experience with the few bags of Inferno pellets that I bought at Lowes – I looked around and found a brand that I had used a few years ago (on a limited basis). I was at least familiar with the LG Granules brand from Canada (softwood). They come in heavy, clear plastic bags so that you can see what you are getting. If there were many black or dark pellets, you could see them through the transparent bag directly.
I knew from the past that they were not the best but also not the worst pellets I had used, and they didn’t disappoint on this outing in my Quadra-Fire stove. Virtually ALL the pellets sold these days – are touted on the bags as being “Premium Quality.”
They burn relatively hot and relatively cleanly. They do produce clinkers, but only a small amount. Ash is about – “middle of the road,” and there are few fines or loose sawdust per bag. They have a pleasant light “woodsy” odor, which I find very pleasant; LG’s transparent bag provides an easy storage solution for wood.
Specifications
- 45% ash
- Softwood
- 6.50% moisture
- 8600 BTU/lb
- (moisture-free)
- 8190 BTU/lb
Facts About the LG Granules Wood Fuel Pellets
If you bought a few pallets of these, you probably would not be disappointed in their performance. They are a solid–middle–of–the–road pellet. LGs are not outstanding but not poor and are of this consistent quality – judging by buying them again a few years later and finding the same quality. On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the worst and five being the best) – I would give them a two and a half or three. I would buy them again.
Unfortunately, I was at Lowes and saw a couple of pallets of pellets for the individual bag sale. I bought six bags to try them out, and I’m planning on going back next week to get more if they work out. Unfortunately, LG Granuler pellets were burned in a Quadra-Fire stove that had been recently cleaned (including the firepot).
Conclusion
Without reservation – these are the absolute worst pellets that I have ever used. I bought five bags too many. They produced a large volume of clinkers (5 days of burning produced a two-inch thick layer of clinkers in the firepot) and a large volume of black soot on the inside of the stove from day one (when the firepot was still clean). I was
stunned by how poorly they burned (of course, the bags proudly displayed the rating of Premium Pellets).
Possibly I got a bad batch but I would be extremely hesitant to buy them again. I cleaned the stove, found a place selling LG pellets, and bought some bags. The LGs have burned (and are still burning) fine, so I don’t believe that the stove caused the Inferno to be so terrible. On a one to 5 scale – I would give them a rating
of 1 – meaning that I would be hard-pressed to purchase these again if nothing else were available.
Thanks to Bob for this review
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Sounds like ya got a crap stove or settings are way off, been burning 4 1/2 tons a year and I stand for nothing else but this
2021 Review… I agree with Bob with the rating of 1 that he gave and for the same reasons he mentioned in his review…. I burn them in. Harman Accentra insert.. I would not recommend these pellets.