bulk pellet storage

hoogieMember

I am awaiting the arrival of a 1/2 ton of pellets (25 - 40 lb bags) within the next week or so. currently I store the pellets I use in plastic containers along with the wood chunks for the cookshack. Just looking for some tips on first arrival storage of the 1/2 ton. I can keep them in my garage (unheated), under an open overhang where I keep my woodburning fireplace/stove wood or even in my 3 season room which is heated when I fire up the woodstove on the weekends.

Any tips on best choice of location for storage and method of storage as I transfer them into the plastic containers for immediate use?

FYI, I'm in upstate NY right off of a lake so weather and humidity varies as same with temperature.

Thanks for any helpful feedback!

Hoogie

1/19/1512:05 AM

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joemMember

I lay them flat in their bags on shelves in my garage. Humidity here approaches 100% but it's never been an issue. Use a marker to label contents for quick inventory & selection. If they get wet, they're done for. Do not lay directly on the garage floor.

1/19/156:32 AM

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ribdogMember

I lay mine flat on the pallet I received my FEC100 on and store them in my garage. Humidity is always high here but have never had a problem with them. I have had pellets stored like this for three years and the bottom bags have been just fine.

1/19/157:44 AM

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maxqMember

I agree with Joe & John...keep them above the cement slab. If a pallet is too large for your space, you can frame up a rectangle with 2x4's to your size needs and nail down a piece of 1/2" plywood to cover the frame.

1/19/158:22 AM

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Former Member

Leave them in the bags, don't remove them and put in a new container as the humidity may get to them.

I've got mine stored on the floor in a shed out back.

1/19/158:51 AM

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hoogieMember

ok gentlemen, I appreciate the feedback and advice. I wasn't sure if this was a stupid question from the gett-go. The storage off of the cement floor was a bit enlightening and now makes sense. Based on your similar responses and your locations in terms of humidity make me feel a bit better that the orignal packaging they come in should be a decent barrier from the elements.

Hoogie

1/19/1510:44 PM

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bertram31Member

Ordered the same amount 2 years ago. Live in Florida next to the Gulf of Mexico. Store in garage on wooden pellet and kept in original bags. Have not had any issues.

1/31/158:21 PM

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