Rice coal size

I have use a Keystocker for 7 years,upto last year i never had and problems with coal gas. It started with the first load of coal I recieved early in that heating season.I found some of the year before coal in the corner of the bin,it didnt give off a gas. The coal this year is doing the same, my wife is ready to hang me. Taking a look at the current coal it appears to have been run thru a larger screen. If I pack it down by using a shovel, it does seem to eliminate most of the problem. What is the upper limit of RICE COAL? My local dealer doesnt know. THank you

Rice coal should be 3/16th's to 5/16th's, about the size of an eraser on a pencil generally. It may just be the screens were wore out and nearing the end of their life if the coal was larger than normal. Sulfur gas should not be a problem because of the size. It may have a high sulfur content or you could possibly have a faulty stove. If you don't have a CO detector I would recommend getting one.

You information on rice coal was a big help. switched dealer. HAVENT HAD ANY PROBLEM SINCE.

Thanks

Should have switched to me. You'r lucky to be getting rice coal at all. Some places are a little short right now.

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