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    Hey I am interested in getting input on weather or not it is beneficial to buy pellets in bulk? I am also looking for idea’s for pellet storage. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I am also going to post this under the helpful info forum because I am not sure where I should be posting this.
    Last edited by Vicep3; 12-16-2012, 08:57 AM.
    Jerry
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    I buy mine in 40lb bags and store them in rubber made tote. 2 bags per tote.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Jimh View Post
      I buy mine in 40lb bags and store them in rubber made tote. 2 bags per tote.
      Do you have any moisture problems with storing them in the totes?
      Jerry
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      Blue Thermapen (Backlit)
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Vicep3 View Post
        Do you have any moisture problems with storing them in the totes?
        One could purchas some of those moisture absorbing packs to keep in the the pellets. But I have not heard of the Yoder... or any other pellet pooper having moisture issues?
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        • #5
          I have no problem but Rich has a good idea with the packets
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Vicep3 View Post
            Do you have any moisture problems with storing them in the totes?
            I keep mine in my garage and do not have a problem with them... I live in Dayton were the humidity is like 10000% during the summer...I keep my hopper full or 1/2 full and no issues.. When I open a bag.. I leave them in the bag and do not even seal it...or roll it... just let it hang out... NO issues... they do recommend no laying on garage floor so water from car does not make its way to the bag.. so put them on a few boards and you are good to go!


            Hope that helps!
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            • #7
              Originally posted by barkonbutts View Post
              I keep mine in my garage and do not have a problem with them... I live in Dayton were the humidity is like 10000% during the summer...I keep my hopper full or 1/2 full and no issues.. When I open a bag.. I leave them in the bag and do not even seal it...or roll it... just let it hang out... NO issues... they do recommend no laying on garage floor so water from car does not make its way to the bag.. so put them on a few boards and you are good to go!


              Hope that helps!
              Thanks for the info Brian.
              Jerry
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              MES 40 x 2
              AMNPS x 2
              AMNTS x 2
              Vortex
              Taylor 808N x 2
              ET-732
              White Thermapen (so fast color can't stick to it)
              Blue Thermapen (Backlit)
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              • #8
                Here is how my wife and I store our pellets.



                It is a Kingsford Charcoal Caddy, holds 40lbs of pellets and has a flip top lid for pouring your pellets into the hopper of your pellet grill.

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                • #9
                  Here is a good link talking about pellets that you might like to read through.

                  http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21570
                  Brian

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by MossyMO View Post
                    Here is how my wife and I store our pellets.



                    It is a Kingsford Charcoal Caddy, holds 40lbs of pellets and has a flip top lid for pouring your pellets into the hopper of your pellet grill.

                    Very nice Mossymo!! I like that idea!
                    Jerry
                    YS640
                    Weber Performer Platinum
                    Master Forge Gasser
                    MES 40 x 2
                    AMNPS x 2
                    AMNTS x 2
                    Vortex
                    Taylor 808N x 2
                    ET-732
                    White Thermapen (so fast color can't stick to it)
                    Blue Thermapen (Backlit)
                    Q Matz

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by barkonbutts View Post
                      Here is a good link talking about pellets that you might like to read through.

                      http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21570
                      Thanks Brian, I wll check it out right now!
                      Jerry
                      YS640
                      Weber Performer Platinum
                      Master Forge Gasser
                      MES 40 x 2
                      AMNPS x 2
                      AMNTS x 2
                      Vortex
                      Taylor 808N x 2
                      ET-732
                      White Thermapen (so fast color can't stick to it)
                      Blue Thermapen (Backlit)
                      Q Matz

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                      • #12
                        I keep all mine in my shed on the ground stacked up in the corner so far no issues what so ever.

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                        • #13
                          I buy mine in bulk and store them in a shed. While the shed has a wood floor, I still made a rack to keep them 3" off of THAT floor...and then they are covered with a tarp, just in case the roof leaks a little. I have about 80 lbs. of pellets in a 22 gallon galvanized garbage can next to my Yoder ys640. I make my own hand mixed blend, then dump them into the can for quick access. I have had no problems with moisture .

                          I have spoken to Jerry at Lumberjack pellets in the past about this issue. He advised me NOT to store them on concrete floors, but rather to make a shelf as I described above. He also pointed out that the bags have 6 small holes at the top and bottom. This allows the extra air to be pushed out of the bag when you stack them...instead of "popping" the bag.

                          When you stack the bags, the holes are pretty much closed...but still allow the pellets ability to breath. Thus allowing the pellet bags to vent the trace amounts of moisture still left in the pellets. The older the pellets...the drier they are. But,the pellets will not extract moisture or odors from the air. Case in point...I spill some kerosene in my shed this spring...kinda freaked. I called Jerry...he told me not to worry and explained the whole deal. 3 months later when the smell finally dissipated, my pellets were unharmed.

                          Hope this helps.
                          Mark


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