You simply wont find a longer lasting basket at a lower price. Carbon steel quickly becomes brittle in the high temperatures of a woodstove. Standard welds cant withstand the thermal stress and no one sells thicker stainless. Made by a Mechanical Engineer.
Made from the thickest stainless expanded available-13 gage (.090 inches thick). Compare to others charging more for 18 gage (.045 inches thick).
In order to cut steel between the 'diamonds' in the pattern the basket size will vary slightly from the stated dimensions (Typically within 1 inch). Contact me with any concerns. Smaller pellets may fall through the basket, so it is recommended that you fill the basket after placing it in your stove or fireplace. Any pellets that happen to fall through will burn as hot ash falls through the basket.
A pellet basket is a metal basket insert that sits inside a woodstove and burns wood pellets. Pellet baskets allow a person to heat their home using existing stoves or fireplaces; eliminating the need for electric and natural gas. Pellet baskets are a lower-cost alternatives to pellet stoves.Your pellet basket can also be used as an outdoor fireplace at your home our a mobile fireplace to burn pellets at your campsite. The Pellet Basket width is 10", depth is 6", and height is 6". Dimensions are approximate but will be within 1". The basket holds around 10 lbs of pellets.
The solid construction is made from expanded 304 stainless steel for extended life. Hole pattern is 1/2 x 3/4 inches and will allow some pellets to potentially fall through, so fill the basket in your wood burning appliance.How does a Wood Pellet Basket work? Simply place the basket in your wood stove or fireplace, fill it with wood pellets, light the pellets with a gel firestarter. Add more pellets when needed on top of the hot pellets, with a small metal scoop. Readjust your flue for a safe working temperature.Benefits of burning wood pellets:Wood pellets burn cleaner, and leave less creosote (residue).Wood pellets are easier to store than conventional firewood - No more bark or bugs in your home.
This product is to be used only in a UL approved wood burning device. User assumes all responsibly for any damage caused using this device for its intended purpose or any other purpose. Purchase of this item binds the purchaser to this agreement and releases the seller from any responsibility.