[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”bg_color” css=”.vc_custom_1642755135857{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#f4f4f4″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” color=”white” c_align=”center” autoplay=”5″ active_section=”9999″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What is Pellet?” tab_id=”1610025585444-721d0e3d-be33″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Pellet is a natural fuel obtained through the drying process of sawdust, which is then compressed into small cylindrical shapes approximately 6 mm in diameter.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Why is Pellet an Eco-Friendly Fuel?” tab_id=”123213dcf34d-d862″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Pellet is an eco-sustainable resource because it is produced from wood processing waste, eliminating the need to cut down new trees and addressing the disposal problem of sawmill waste, thereby completing a virtuous cycle.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How Does Pellet Take the Cylindrical Shape Without Chemical Binders?” tab_id=”123213dsdff34d-d862″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Lignin, an organic substance present in all plant cells, acts as a natural binder and allows the small cylinders to maintain their shape without alteration.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are there different types of pellets?” tab_id=”1463069323507-e2342039-7358f34d-d862″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
There are various types of pellets that primarily depend on the type of wood used in their production. The most common types include spruce, which burns easily and leaves minimal ash residue; oak, which burns longer but with greater difficulty; and beech, which has characteristics that fall between the two. Additionally, there is a distinction between pellets for domestic and industrial use.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is there a difference between certified and non-certified pellets?” tab_id=”1610025209198-1d4510ca-4a30f34d-d862″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Yes, the difference is substantial. Certified pellets such as DINplus and ENplus ensure a high quality standard that guarantees longer lifespan and better performance of stoves and boilers compared to non-certified pellets. Non-certified pellets are typically cheaper but may have lower calorific efficiency.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=” How to Recognize Quality Pellets?” tab_id=”1610025239176-485bd9c8-67e5f34d-d862″][vc_column_text]You can identify a good quality pellet through a simple experiment: when submerged in water, a high-quality pellet sinks, while a lower quality one floats. Additionally, quality pellets do not contain any chemicals and release the typical aroma of wood during combustion. A quality pellet ensures greater efficiency by producing minimal ash residue, which leads to lower maintenance requirements for heating systems and higher calorific yield. Choosing the best pellet can result in savings on energy costs and maintenance for stoves and boilers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What happens if I use low-quality pellets?” tab_id=”1610025259516-514abc1d-5266f34d-d862″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Low-quality pellets can cause boilers to malfunction due to the significant production of ash residue. Additionally, burning inefficiently, they have a much lower thermal efficiency compared to certified pellets.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”The emissions from pellet combustion are harmful?” tab_id=”1610025285912-57fc5afb-b8b2f34d-d862″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The emissions from pellets are CO2 neutral. This means that the emissions are equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by a plant to produce the same quantity of pellets.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the best way to store pellets?” tab_id=”1610025322472-e3049d5c-5b08f34d-d862″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Humidity is detrimental to pellets as it alters their consistency and calorific value. They should be stored in dry places such as basements, boiler rooms, or garages. Woodtech Italia also suggests purchasing special waterproof containers for potential outdoor storage.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Where can pellets be used?” tab_id=”1610025326916-ac9e5cc7-8117f34d-d862″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Pellets can be used as fuel for stoves and boilers. Stoves are suitable for any domestic and professional environment. Modern stoves are electronically managed, user-friendly, and equipped with various automatic features such as ignition, temperature regulation, and safety systems. Boilers offer extensive efficiency and autonomy levels. Their automatic controls and mechanisms are more sophisticated than those of stoves, capable of managing faults and malfunctions effectively.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can the performance of a system be improved?” tab_id=”1642754980014-1cce72a4-09b6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The performance of a system primarily depends on the type of pellet used. Higher quality fuel ensures better management of the heating system and longer operational lifespan, resulting in economic savings over time.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=” How to dispose of residual ashes?” tab_id=”1642755000607-da599b7f-7035″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The residual ashes from pellet stove combustion make an excellent fertilizer for our plants.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#ff0000″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”bg_color” css=”.vc_custom_1642755135857{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#f4f4f4″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” color=”white” c_align=”center” autoplay=”5″ active_section=”9999″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What is Pellet?” tab_id=”1610025585444-721d0e3d-be33″][vc_column_text] Pellet is a natural fuel obtained through the drying process of sawdust, which is then compressed into small cylindrical shapes approximately 6 mm in diameter. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Why is Pellet an Eco-Friendly Fuel?” tab_id=”123213dcf34d-d862″][vc_column_text] […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodtechitalia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3436"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodtechitalia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodtechitalia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodtechitalia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodtechitalia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3436"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodtechitalia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4208,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodtechitalia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3436\/revisions\/4208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodtechitalia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}