New Contruction Later This Year...EFM 520

iannkt78 · Post by **iannkt78** » Sun. Sep. 16, 2012 10:05 am

We just sold our house and are in the planning stages for our new home and I am planning on purchasing an EFM 520 for our heating and DHW needs. We are in the Broadalbin (Fulton County) area and I am trying to see what the availability of coal in this area is. I do know that Agway nearby sells coal but was wondering if anyone knew of any other places to purchase coal in this area or who delivers to this area. I would prefer to buy large quantities to offset the cost.

Post by **Rob R.** » Tue. Sep. 18, 2012 3:55 pm

http://www.yellowpages.com/broadalbin-ny/coal?g=B ... lbin%2C+NY

Mulholland Enterprises in Greenwich also has coal available.

If you have the space and funds available, a tractor trailer load directly from PA is also an option.

Where are you getting the EFM?

iannkt78 · Post by **iannkt78** » Fri. Sep. 21, 2012 10:50 pm

Thanks for the info, I found Mulholland Enterprises online and will be giving them a call in the near future for sure. I am really wanting to order direct from the mine but that probably won't happen for a year or so. This winter will be a test season for me being my first time burning coal.

I am purchasing my stove from David O'Neil from Advanced Energy Systems in Warrensburg NY.

Pacowy · Post by **Pacowy** » Sat. Sep. 22, 2012 4:08 pm

Dave O'Neil has been known in the past as someone who handles the bigger EFM's, but he usually has an assortment of nice 520's available. Congrats.

Mike

Post by **Rob R.** » Sat. Sep. 22, 2012 4:13 pm

Pacowy wrote:Dave O'Neil has been known in the past as someone who handles the bigger EFM's, but he usually has an assortment of nice 520's available.

He would also be a good resource to find out if there additional coal dealers in your area.

iannkt78 · Post by **iannkt78** » Sat. Sep. 22, 2012 6:20 pm

I didn't get a chance to ask Dave yet but does anyone know if the 520 can use a propane burner vs an oil burner as a secondary source? The modular developer asked today if I know since we will be using propane for our kitchen stove/fireplace. I would rather not get oil but I am unsure on what the banks will say if I only have coal. I would only be using the oil if we went on vacation.

Post by **Rob R.** » Sat. Sep. 22, 2012 6:33 pm

I'm sure you can mount a conversion burner on it, but there may be some issues with the boiler being approved for oil and not gas.

iannkt78 · Post by **iannkt78** » Sat. Sep. 22, 2012 6:46 pm

Rob R. wrote:I'm sure you can mount a conversion burner on it, but there may be some issues with the boiler being approved for oil and not gas.

I will check with Dave when I speak to him again and see what he thinks. Going to be visiting him this coming weekend.