A wood pellet store must meet several essential requirements to maintain pellet quality and ensure safe and efficient operation. Proper storage prevents contamination, moisture absorption, and degradation, which can affect combustion efficiency and heating performance.
Key factors include adequate ventilation to prevent dust buildup, moisture control to keep pellets dry, and robust construction to withstand long-term use. Safe access for maintenance and refilling is also crucial to prevent accidents and ensure smooth operation.
By following these requirements, wood pellet stores can preserve fuel quality, maximise heating efficiency, and support a safe, sustainable energy solution.
Risks to Manage when Cleaning the pellet Store
High risks can be associated with untrained exposure to the wood pellets in an enclosed space.
Make sure you are aware of these important guidelines.
Why is this important?
- Obstruct the flow of wood pellets from your store;
- Block Augers;
- Cause problems with your biomass boiler.
How Often Should you Clean Your Store?
To comply with the UK Pellet Council (UKPC) regulations your pellet store must be cleaned every two years or five deliveries, whichever comes first.
- Wood pellet stores must meet specific requirements to maintain pellet quality and ensure safe operation.
- The European Pellet Council (EPC) recommends buying wood pellets only from ENplus-certified sources like Balcas Energy.
- Unlike other certifications, ENplus covers the entire supply chain, from wood pellet production to distribution.
- Click the guide image to view recommendations for designing, installing, and operating biomass fuel stores for pellet heating appliances.
