ABOUT WOOD PELLETS - FAQs

How are wood pellets made?

Firstly, the raw material (wood chip & sawdust) is dried to reduce moisture of 40-45% down to 6-8%. It is then ground into fine particles with a hammer mill. The next stage of the process is pelleting, during which the ground material is forced through a pelleting press. Fine particles are further removed by sieving and the pellets are instantly cooled to ensure that the optimum quality of Kedco pellets is maintained.

What is added to the wood pellets to make them stick together?

No additives or binding agents are used in the manufacturing of Kedco wood pellets . The  ligning present in the raw material is sufficient to bind the pellets together. This natural constituent of wood is released under the heat and pressure of the pelleting process.

Where do I get my wood pellets?

Kedco has an extensive network of manufacturing partners which enables us to guarantee continuous and ongoing fuel supply to all customers who purchase a Kedco wood pellet boiler.

I can't find a company that deliveries both bagged and bulk pellets, do Kedco?

Kedco is unique in that it will deliver both bagged and bulk wood pellets straight to the customers door.

Does Kedco deliver everywhere?

Yes. Kedco services customers throughout the island of Ireland.

How do I compare pellets with my current oil fired system?

Based on using a Kedco wood pellet boiler versus a standard oil burning system, the heat generated by 2 tonnes of Kedco pellets is equivalent to that generated by 1,000 litres of oil. 1,000 litres of oil releases 1916 kg of CO² into the atmosphere. In marked contrast with this, 2 tonne of Kedco  wood pellets reduces CO² in the atmosphere by approximately 2 tonnes.

Where do I get a storage facility to store bulk pellets?

Kedco carries numerous storage facilities, call us, and we will go through them with you.

How are wood pellets good for the environment?

Wood biomass is a carbon neutral renewable energy source. Wood is said to be an environmentally friendly form of heating which respects the balance of nature - the combustion of a tree releases the same amount of carbon dioxide bound up by a growing tree.