Home Storage – Wood burning pellets

🔒 How to Store Wood Burning Pellets: Essential Storage Tips

✅ Bought Storage Unit: What to Consider

• Buy a unit specifically designed to store wood burning pellets.
• Ensure the storage unit is waterproof and well-ventilated.
• Use a soft air outlet unless your unit is made from cloth.
• Fit a male A-400 camlock connector for pellet delivery access.
• Make sure the connector is within the driver’s reach.
• Position the pellet inlet high enough to ensure even filling.
• Avoid 90-degree bends in inlet pipes—they damage pellets during delivery.
• Use only earthed metal delivery pipes to prevent static build-up and fire risk.
• Keep auger length under 3 metres for maximum efficiency.
• Hang a rubber sheet opposite the inlet to prevent pellet damage.
• Never allow pellets to strike a hard surface during delivery.
• Keep all electrical fittings out of the storage unit to avoid dust explosions.
• Don’t place the unit near anything that could pose a fire hazard.

🛠 Self-Built Storage Unit: Key Requirements

• Install a male A-400 camlock fitting for pellet delivery access.
• Mount the connector at chest height for the driver’s reach.
• Make the structure waterproof and tightly sealed.
• Use strong materials—stud walls usually can’t hold 4 tonnes of pellets.
• Fit a sight glass or hatch to monitor remaining pellet volume.
• Limit the intake pipe to two soft bends only.
• Use earthed metal delivery pipes to avoid static and fire hazards.
• Install a filtered exit port for safe air release during delivery.
• Use a rubber deflector to prevent pellets from hitting hard walls or floors.
• Build a sloped floor (at least 40°) towards the feed system.
• Keep all electrical fixtures out of the storage unit.
• Line internal walls with suitable material like wood.

📌 Additional Safety and Delivery Guidelines

• Delivery drivers cannot carry hoses through homes for safety reasons.
• Never block camlock vent fittings—allow air to circulate.
• We can blow pellets up to 20 metres. Longer distances need a signed disclaimer.
• Our delivery lorries measure 12m (L) x 3.9m (H) x 4m (W).
• For commercial customers, we require a site visit before first delivery.
• Let us know early when you need pellets delivered.
• We offer dust extraction—have a 4” vent pipe and nearby power socket ready.
• Turn off your boiler during delivery for safety.
• Wood pellets can release carbon monoxide—ventilate storage units before entry.
• Follow HSE guidelines for safe pellet storage and cleaning.