Basement Chute for Wood Pellets | Pellet Bin for Pellet Stove

[@connymund5996]

Looks good so far from what I was searching everywhere. We wanted a direct duct extension from an outside woodshed right to the hopper so we could load more than 2 bags at a time. The woodshed is large enough to hold 4 tons. I also see a problem with the dust from the pellets when they pour in. You should try a lid and put your pipe right through it.

[@PullStartStables]

Thanks for watching, and great ideas! I am not sure if I would try this inside my house, but a friend built a hopper out of an old gas or oil tin, hanging directly above his pellet stove. He has a 4” pipe running right into the stove hopper to hold a few extra bags. It’s in his shop kitchen and he uses it for parties and limited use.

[@Geisenyarder]

For the scoop I'd recommend a steel feed scoop they're handy for moving pellets

[@PullStartStables]

I’ve been using a 2 gallon bucket for a while. It works great!

[@RhinoNigel]

Ahh your stove setup out the window is exactly how I planned on doing mine. I also am putting it into a non finished basement. How well does it keep that area warm? Doesn’t heat the rest of your house as well?

[@PullStartStables]

It does a great job keeping our floor warm, and helps from burning so much LP or wood in the boiler!

[@andydoede1822]

Can I see more pictures of how you did the pipe work for the stove trying to figure out how to install mine thanks

[@PullStartStables]

It is kind of a one way deal here, all the parts have a male and female. The stove exits with an adapter into a tee. The tee is used as a clean out, with a cap on the bottom. Otherwise, it all just twist locks together. I used Duravent Pelletvent 3” piping, as recommended by my stove manufacturer. It exits through my wall piece using a manufactured thimble, safe for combustibles. Always follow local code and installation instructions when piping an appliance. 😉

[@PullStartStables]

Thanks for watching by the way!

[@andydoede1822]

On the outside of the house did you vent it vertical or horizontal with a gaurd so birds don't fly in??

[@PullStartStables]

@@andydoede1822 I did not worry about a bird entering. Your stove should have technical details on the termination outside. If not, here is a good source I found that you might be able to follow. inspectapedia.com/chimneys/Pellett-Stove-Fire-Clearances.php

[@deanmccabe8783]

Good idea but definitely need a better way to get pellets out of box? When pellets get lower in box won’t be much fun?

[@PullStartStables]

I have been multi-purposing it as a brooder box. When the newest chicks graduate to coop life, I’ll probably piano hinge the front side for better emptying ability.

[@TsunauticusIV]

That’s awesome

[@PullStartStables]

It worked out pretty well! Thanks for checking it out!

[@elainemchwinney3773]

We can't see.

[@PullStartStables]

Keep watching, I’ll pull you out of the pile 😂

[@elainemchwinney3773]

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[@elainemchwinney3773]

im coming to leave in your basement 😁😁

[@PullStartStables]

@@elainemchwinney3773 not much food down there, but it’s warm! 🤠

[@Subie-Driver]

If you’re going to be in the basement while they’re coming down you’ll need a good dust mask for the dust…it’s carcinogenic.

[@PullStartStables]

Thanks for the input! Thanks for watching too 👍