Written on 20/05/25 by Erika C.
Hydro pellet stove: operation and use
The hydro pellet stove is a heat generator almost identical to a traditional pellet stove, but unlike the latter, it has substantial differences in operation. From the aesthetic point of view, it is a stove, but on a technical level, it would be more accurate to link it to a boiler, because, it is also able to supply domestic hot water. There are countless models on the market. The hydro pellet stove allows considerable long-term savings and the reasons are apparent like hot water, warmth throughout the house and significant savings!
Pellet stoves for radiators
Pellet stoves for radiators are the ideal solution for those who want to get the most out of a stove by exploiting the power of a single device for several purposes. This type of stove, also known as a heating stove, is, in fact, able to act as a boiler, heating the domestic water in a short time. Just from this concept alone, you can see how convenient it is also in economic terms since pellets are a biomass fuel and as such have very low prices. The use of a pellet stove as a radiator is straightforward, and smart since in most cases, it offers the possibility of programming allowing you to enjoy a constant warmth without the slightest effort.
Thermo-stove operation
The pellet heating stove has an average power of between 13 and 35 kW and is used both for classic domestic heating and for the production of hot water. But how can this happen? The heating stove equipped with a heat exchanger that has the function to heat the water through the combustion fumes generated by the pellet. This way is also able to feed the entire radiator system. When the water reaches the temperature you previously set, it is introduced into the thermo-hydraulic system and then distributed in the radiators
Connecting pellet stoves to radiators
Given the advantages that they can offer, these stoves are very popular, but so are the questions about its connection. In reality, the whole thing is straightforward and reduced in a few steps, and a good installer will not have any difficulties. It is only necessary to connect the stove to the domestic heating system: in this way the stove will be able to heat the water by directing it to the radiators as if it were a real boiler. Naturally, as with all types of stoves, we would like to remind you that this multi-purpose version must also be connected to a chimney extended to the roof.
What are the advantages of a Hydro stove?
Since the purchase of a heating stove involves an initial investment, doubts and questions may arise regarding its acquisition, but it is good to be aware of the advantages that such heat generator can bring. Among its benefits we find:
- absence of toxic gases released into the atmosphere
- economical and non-polluting fuel such as pellets
- the pellet refill lasts up to 2 days
- double functionality of domestic heating and sanitary water
- programmable on and off system for economic and energy savings
- possibility of integration with solar panels
This information alone could be enough to understand how useful and functional a hydro stove is, but we want to go further, and that is why in the next paragraph we will talk about the fuel -- Pellets.
Pellets as fuel
It is known by hearsay that pellets are one of the most environmentally friendly fuels in the market because they have virtually no environmental impact. But what does this mean in practice? The pellets are obtained by compacting the chopped wood until it reaches a classic cylindrical shape that we find in the market, between 6 and 8 mm. The most surprising part is that the production cycle does not require the use of adhesives and chemical additives. The only raw material is wood, which, as we know, is a 100% natural element. In this way, you will use a renewable resource that will not affect the energy balance of our planet. Fortunately, wood is a resource that is not scarce in our country; in fact, it produces more than its needs!
