ᐅ Pellet Storage in a Self-Built Pellet Silo

Created on: 7 Jun 2023 18:14
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hotoyo01
Since yesterday, we have a Rika Paro pellet combi stove.

Now I am thinking about pellet storage, and I have the following plan. My idea is to build a silo made of OSB panels under the carport, where pellets can then be blown in with a silo truck. The pellets would be taken out using a slider and a bucket. My question is whether this could work. Since the pellets would be stored under the carport and inside OSB panels, they should also be protected from moisture.

Is the plan feasible as I have outlined it?

Yes, I could also order pellets in bags, but then I would have to carry them all in at once. However, I am planning for the future.
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hotoyo01
9 Jun 2023 13:14
It is still not clear to me why the pellets cannot withstand frost, while they can tolerate humidity, rain, and sunlight.
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hanghaus2023
9 Jun 2023 13:18
If you plan to start by the bucket, you might as well buy bags right away.
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hotoyo01
9 Jun 2023 13:33
hanghaus2023 schrieb:

If you want to start by using buckets, you might as well buy bags right away.
I could, but then I would still have to transport the bags from the curb to the storage location using a wheelbarrow or sack truck. That means loading and restacking, which is unnecessary work, and I would also be dependent on the weather. Eventually, I will be too old for this kind of work; for now, it’s still manageable, but we all get older.