The pellet stove

As a matter of principle, a pellet stove differs from other stoves due to its fuel. Instead of pieces of wood, small "pellets" obtained from wood chips are burnt. The pellets are pieces of pressed wood between 20 and 50 mm in size. They are pressed into shape with water and maize starch. No dirt results as with coal or pieces of wood, neither in storage of the wood pellets nor when they are moved. These pellets are filled into a tank integrated into the stove. From this tank, the conveying mechanism can supply the stove with the necessary amount of fuel. The pellets drop into a burning recess and are ignited there via an ignition wire. Regulated fresh air is fed to the flame via a silent fan. In this way, the combustion is CO2-neutral and almost free of creation of ash.

The electronically controlled mechanics in a pellet stove make comfortable, automated operation possible. Via timers and temperatures, the pellet stove can automatically heat the combustion area at pre-set times. When the room temperature reaches a pre-set value, the pellet stove automatically switches off. The large pane of glass permits a free view of the play of the flames and passes a high share of radiating heat to the room being heated. This radiation heat is very similar to the rays of the sun and is sensed as being extremely pleasant.