Basically, a substrate material such as cordierite, is plated with two or more precious metals. During the combustion process, the gases that are released result in friction between the plating materials, which can create extremely high temperatures. Since smoke and other gases are load with energy, the catalyst coverts these into usable heat fro your home.

No company is doing this, but several are attempting to modify their stoves to better manage high ash fuels. See similar questions...

The product specifically tested and listed for use with pellet stoves is PL vent pipe, labeled as tested to UL 641. PL vent pipe is double wall pipe; the stainless steel inner pipe that carries the exhaust products is separated from the outer wall by an air space. Pipe joints must be sealed gas tight to prevent exhaust products moving through the vent under pressure from leaking into the home. Stoves tested and listed with PL vent requirements cannot safely be vented with substitute materials. See similar questions...

Routine (weekly) maintenance is recommended for burning any type of pelleted material (including wood pellets) in any pellet stove. Aside from dumping ash at necessary intervals, the heat exchanger and burn pot area will need cleaning at least once a week. The flue pipes should be inspected for buildup at regular intervals. See similar questions...

For pellets up to 5mg we recommend using one of our precision trochars. Detailed instructions for implantation using the trochar or for pellets larger than 5mg can be found on our website, click here. Also, if you are implanting both placebo pellets and pellets containing the active product concurrently and you are using a trochar, implant the placebos first to avoid any residual active product contaminating the placebo pellets. See similar questions...

Yes, there are numerous brands of "pelletized bedding" available in different parts of the country and they are becoming quite popular with barn managers. When used as directed this type bedding works quite well in the stall and the Stall Shi*fter sifts it quickly because it is so fine. Most of the pelletized bedding comes from Canada and is made of pine shavings. Guardian Horse Bedding is one of the brands available in the Midwest. See similar questions...

A Because they are water-cooled, Snorkel and Scuba stoves will last indefinitely but you need to make sure to keep rain water out of the stove: it can combine with the ashes to form a caustic acid that can eat through the stove. See similar questions...

When it comes to modern amenities in a dome, most anything is possible. We offer links to sites about eco-toilets, solar fans, solar heating products, floating chairs, and floating beds! Piping and wiring for plumbing and electricity can be run through the floor of the dome. See similar questions...

Stoves control is centred less around heat output and more on the length of the burn time. Different stoves handle at different levels generally the cheaper stoves are less controllable. Also fuel quantities can help i.e less fuel less heat. See similar questions...

The corn stove is a natural choice that addresses many issues. Number one it is environmentally friendly since it is so clean burning. Secondly, it is safe to operate and third, it gives our farming community a market for their products so when you burn corn, you are helping them the most. See similar questions...

Yes, pellets can be made with more than one active product depending on their chemical compatibility. See similar questions...

We consider custom pellets to be any active product we do not have listed in our catalog or online regardless of dose or release time. See similar questions...

Yes, self-contained "twig" burning stoves are allowed. Be sure to not use on top of a flammable surface. Also, dispose of ashes properly. See similar questions...

Fisher Stoves were designed by Bob Fisher in Springfield, Oregon in the early seventies. Bobby licensed the design to about 25 steel fabricating shops throughout USA and Canada. The woodstove brand took off because of the Arab Oil crisis and lots of stoves exist in North America. The stoves had a step top which was made out of 5/16" steel and 1/4" steel sides. See similar questions...

Edema could only occur if the pellet is too large for the animal or the underlying muscle was injured during implantation. The pellets are sterile and will not cause infection. See similar questions...

If you want to know how much active product per day is release by a given pellet use the following formula: See similar questions...

Yes you can, but we recommend using multiple pellets instead. For example if you want 180-day release pellets use two 90-day release pellets instead. On day one implant the first pellet and on day 91 implant the second pellet. See similar questions...

A You can use pretty much any type of wood as long as it has not been chemically treated with preservatives etc. Standard cordwood split one additional time is good for optimal burning/heating. Lengths the stoves can handle are as follows: See similar questions...

A high temperature paint specifically formulated for use on stoves is used. They have a matt finish, we offer as standard 6 choices of colour as shown on the "stove" page. The stove will emit an unpleasant odour during the first couple of firings, this is the paint "curing off" - this is quite normal. See similar questions...

The stoves have been tested at specific BTU/kW-ratings. One kW can heat up to 100-200 f3 (10-20 m2) in a house with normal insulation. All stoves operate perfectly at levels above/below the tested output. The BTU/kW-intervals are stove-specific and appear under Products. See similar questions...