I've decided to go with bulk coal and have room in the basement for the bin. Now I just need to figure out how to get a coal chute and door. The bin will be directly below the door in the wall so all I need to do is install the door/chute but can't seem to find anyone that manufactures them... nor can I find a used one. In order of preference, I would like one that goes with my 1890's farm house style-wise either a real one or a new one with the retro design. Alternately, a new one would be great too. Failing that, I am planning to install a removable sash window which will serve as the coal chute door. That seems to be the most reasonable alternative and may in fact be the best solution as well.
Any thoughts??
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Randy, ebay is the first place I went and I saw that but I didn't think it was a external door. Perhaps I just couldn't figure out how it works.
It was not at all like the other coal chute doors I had seen online. I'll write the seller and see if I can get some more pictures to help me understand how it works and if it can be installed on my outside wall. It is kinda pretty though with all that Victorian frill.
It was not at all like the other coal chute doors I had seen online. I'll write the seller and see if I can get some more pictures to help me understand how it works and if it can be installed on my outside wall. It is kinda pretty though with all that Victorian frill.
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What about a chimney clean out door something like this http://www.nfco.com/municipal/products/misc-produ ... mes-doors/
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Thanks for that idea. It might work. However, I am now thinking about just installing a removable sash window. that way, it's insulated... lockable and brings light into the area.
Given typical deliveries of bulk these days, anyone have a good idea as to the dimensions of the opening that will most reasonably accommodate the coal as it's being delivered? I don't see a problem building a chute to fit the opening but want to make sure it's big enough to take the amount of coal coming off the truck. Any input would be appreciated.
Given typical deliveries of bulk these days, anyone have a good idea as to the dimensions of the opening that will most reasonably accommodate the coal as it's being delivered? I don't see a problem building a chute to fit the opening but want to make sure it's big enough to take the amount of coal coming off the truck. Any input would be appreciated.
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Any decent coal delivery man brings his own chute with him, so no need to have your own.
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Long as you have a window, the bigger the better however the bottom ledge of window should be as high as possible assuming high lift delivery.