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Post by I'm On Fire » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 8:55 am

It was -2* this morning when I left my house. And as I drove through the streets of my development and out to work I couldn't help but smile. As I gazed at the mountains and the rooftops I could see little plumes of smoke emanating from all the chimneys in the lake. Everyone's oil fired furnace was humming along on this bitter cold morning. While my furnace never came on. My little coal fired DS Machines heaty machine was idling away at 500* my home a comfortable 72* and there was no evidence that my house was being kept warm from my chimney top. I had no white cloud of water vapor coming from my oil furnace's chimney; because it wasn't running. There was no cloud coming from the stack of my coal fired unit.

While everyone else in the lake has gotten two, possibly three oil deliveries this winter I have not received a single delivery. My oil tank still reads 3/8. I've only burned about 1/4 of my third ton of coal for the season.

I really enjoy the feeling that I have no paid the oil man to keep me warm. I really enjoy that I can keep my house above 70*+ with very little effort and worry that I may soon run out of oil.

I really enjoy laughing at those who have not discovered coal and are indebted to OPEC and oil man.

 
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Post by Poconoeagle » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 9:13 am

:D I too enjoy that every day as well as the days the ash can gets picked up. that short walk to store the metal ash garbage can back in its respective spot then into a 75* home knowing no oil is bought is priceless... 8-)

 
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Post by lobsterman » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 9:14 am

Wow, if it idles at 500 what happens if you fire it up? Looks like you found your dream machine...

 
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Post by I'm On Fire » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 10:03 am

Pickin' up the sarcasm, Lobster. :roll:

Stove doesn't always idle that high. Past few weeks it's been around 300* and house has been 80*+.

My wife is getting the oil tank at her parent's house replaced as I type this. The old tank is 1000 gallon capacity. Based off of Apple Heating Oil's prices (they are located in Vernon) that's over $3k to fill the tank. They are putting in a new oil tank in the basement that is 300 gallons, that is still close to $1k to fill it once. I hope the new owners are happy to pay that.


 
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Post by grizzly2 » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 5:06 pm

These petrolium prices are getting scary. The general public has two problems as I see it. They are spoiled by don't touch or see heating, and they have a big misconception about coal. The first thing I always get asked by people seeing my coal stove is " isn't it awfuly dirty?" and "aren't you affraid to leave it burning while your not home?" I explain how it realy is, and only a very few have been very interested in exploring the wonderful world of coal heat for themselves. Things may change as prices continue to go up and up for the petro heat. :cry2: So sad. he,he,he.

 
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Post by freetown fred » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 5:39 pm

And I hope it stays those very,very few. Griz,what do you think is going to happen to coal prices if we all go on a conquest to turn the world on to it :( If somebody seriously inquires about coal,I will surely tell them about my coal experience & even offer a house tour--those are very few & far between,thankfully :) Just remember,supply & demand is a funny thing.It makes even the most righteous supplier act peculiar.I hear where you plan to move,prices are way up there?? I got next yrs 3 ton delivered today & the price was $230.00 a ton delivered---same as last yr.---I asked my buddy where he saw prices going & he said that it would depend on the market :(
grizzly2 wrote:These petrolium prices are getting scary. The general public has two problems as I see it. They are spoiled by don't touch or see heating, and they have a big misconception about coal. The first thing I always get asked by people seeing my coal stove is " isn't it awfuly dirty?" and "aren't you affraid to leave it burning while your not home?" I explain how it realy is, and only a very few have been very interested in exploring the wonderful world of coal heat for themselves. Things may change as prices continue to go up and up for the petro heat. :cry2: So sad. he,he,he.

 
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Post by heartofcoal » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 6:03 pm

I feel bad for folks that have low paying jobs. Or even worse, no job.
I'm watching the news right now, they just said crude oil hit $100.00 a barrel today.
Home heating oil in Mass is averaging $3.70 a gallon.
Regular unleaded is $3.20 a gallon.
People are gonna be forced to make some hard choices. Heat, gas or food.
Economists are saying that the price of everything is gonna go through the roof. And this is only gonna get worse.
I think we'll see more and more people turning to coal as they're main heat source. Then we'll all be paying a LOT more for coal.
My local feed store was selling chicks well into the fall last year. He'd get a shipment in and they'd be gone in just a few days.
Normally he'd stop getting chicks in by the middle of July. This is a sign. People are beginning to realize that they need to make major changes in their lives.
That being said...... Gee it was nice and warm in here this morning :D I love my coal stove :punk:

 
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Post by rberq » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 6:41 pm

grizzly2 wrote:.. "aren't you afraid to leave it burning while your not home?"
My wife used to get all upset about going out with the wood stove burning. I thought she would have a fit when we switched to coal and I said it would burn round the clock from October to May. But when the house stayed 75 all day every day I didn't hear a peep of complaint. :lol:


 
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Post by Cap » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 7:08 pm

I don't know what you are talking about....I like the smell of sulfur in the morning when I walk out my door. :shock:

 
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Post by smokeyCityTeacher » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 10:03 pm

Now that crude is > $100/barrel all other fuels must rise.
I get that same feeling paying a $50 nat gas bill that heats my water and stove - but not my house.
20 years a go I used to have gas bills between $500 and $1000 per month to heat this huge old Victorian.

Never again!

 
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Post by grizzly2 » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 10:22 pm

freetown fred,
Last year the price of coal in Malone NY, that is the town I am moving to, was $175/ton. I don't know if that was delivered or not.
I was paying $220 or $230 in 2009 for coal from M&M Coal, Fulton NY. That included delivery in that area. Being 70 miles away he charged me $250./ton delivered. That was prety cheap delivery considering he had a 140 mile round trip and only a 3 ton minimum delivery. I am going to miss dealing with M&M. Real nice folks and good prices for this area.

 
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Post by freetown fred » Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 10:52 pm

In your other post--I think the snowman said he checked prices around Malone & they were $279.00--$300.00--still alot cheaper then fuel my friend :)
grizzly2 wrote:freetown fred,
Last year the price of coal in Malone NY, that is the town I am moving to, was $175/ton. I don't know if that was delivered or not.
I was paying $220 or $230 in 2009 for coal from M&M Coal, Fulton NY. That included delivery in that area. Being 70 miles away he charged me $250./ton delivered. That was prety cheap delivery considering he had a 140 mile round trip and only a 3 ton minimum delivery. I am going to miss dealing with M&M. Real nice folks and good prices for this area.

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