#399 Marc Howell – Island Pellet Stoves

Island Pellet Stoves Marc Howell is the founder of Island Pellet Stoves. If you live in an off-gas property, you may be considering a pellet stove for heating your home. Summary of Podcast Island Pellet Stoves, Origins and Challenges Marc, Kevin, and Graham talked about Marc's sustainable energy company, Island Pellet Stoves. They discussed the following: challenges they faced in finding suitable pellet stoves availability of pelletised wood fuel in the UK start of Marc's business journey in 2010. Marc's big contribution was to create a small black box pellet stove that would fit into small British fireplaces. Advantages of Pellet Stoves versus Log Burning Stoves They also talked about the advantages of pellet stoves over traditional log burners, convenience sustainability and lower cost per kilowatt hour. How Pellets are Made Marc, Graham, and Kevin discussed the process of making wood pellets from sawdust as a sustainable alternative for heating homes. They also mentioned the availability of different grades of pellets. Heat the Whole House Marc discussed the possibility of using a stove to heat an entire house to replace an oil boiler. There are benefits of installing a boiler stove with a hot water tank to provide a decent flow of hot water for showers. More Benefits of Stoves They also talked about the simplicity of adding pellets to the boiler. and the importance of flame quality and low noise levels in stove designs. Graham, Marc, and Kevin discussed the benefits of watching a flame, the evolutionary connection to fire, and the feedback from clients regarding their dogs' reactions to the flame. They also talked about the smokeless feature of the stove and how it resolved a client's issue with smoke in a residential area. DEFRA Regulate Smoke Control In the conversation, Marc explains that the UK Department of Environment and Food and Rural Affairs regulates the smoke control area regulations and approves appliances for use in these areas. He also mentions that their range of stoves is currently the only one approved for use in smoke control areas, which covers a significant portion of the UK population. What Makes Pellet Stoves Attractive to Consumers? Marc, Graham, and Kevin discussed various factors that make Pellet stoves appealing: flame quality, size, reliability, carbon neutrality. Balanced Flue They also highlighted the uniqueness of the balanced flue design used in the stoves, which allows for shorter chimney heights and eliminates the need for a traditional chimney in certain circumstances. Marc Howell - at Play! He has an interest in stone circles and his pastime of exploring them. Clips from the Podcast Marc's Background http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Wales-Upbringing.mp4 Tell Us More About Island Pellet Stoves http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Formation-of-The-Company.mp4 Fits into the British Fireplace http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-British-Fireplace.mp4 How Big Does it Need to Be? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-How-Big-is-Small.mp4 Cleaner than Wood Stoves (20 to 30 times cleaner!)? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Cleaner-than-Wood-Stoves.mp4 Logs versus Pellets http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Logs-versus-Pellets.mp4 How Much Do I Buy - Pellets? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Pellet-Quantity.mp4 A1 Pellets costs around £350-400 per tonne. A1 relates to the ash content. Grade of Pellets http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Ash-Content-of-Pellets.mp4 Less ash less clean up. Can You Heat The Entire House? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Heat-the-Ent...