Newbie Here.Looking for Any Info or Advice on My Stove

I have been visiting this site alot as I was searching for a hand fed coal stove to heat my half a double corner home in Kulpmont pa.and gained alot of good info. Stove is a 1983 alaska kodiak.pic is my installation in my dining room of 3br home.I would be great full for any additional info or oppinions anyone has on this stove. I have next to no info on it.Recently purchased 4 bags of Blaschak coal to try it. 2 bags of nut and 2 bags of pea. I had no problems lighting coal bed with a hot wood fire.But setting lower draft at 2 turns out cooked house.lol. 3/4 turns seemed a little closer. This was with damper fully open on stack. I did not buy bulk coal yet as I am not sure where I want to buy.

I am right around the corner from you in Girardville. That is a heat monster you have there without a doubt. As you already found out it will run you out of your half double. It will burn pea and nut without a problem. Pea will give you a slower burn and nut will give you a quick hotter fire.

I always buy local. I have Reading and Keystone Anthracite a couple of minutes from me. You have a breaker right down 61 from you in Atlas for bulk. You have the old UAE in Mt. Carmel and a couple others within 5 minutes of there. Your in Kulpmont so you have LOTS of places to choose from if you want to buy bulk or bag. Bulk would be cheaper if you have a bin. If you don't your so close to multiple coal yards you can buy it by the bucket for cheaper than bagged.

Welcome and let us hear from you. If you are interested in getting together, drop me a PM and we'll see what we can do.

Welcome,simple! It sure looks like "The Rev" has made You an offer You can't Refuse! Now that's True Coal Camaraderie! I envy your access to all those sources so close to Home. For openers,get your CO monitors mounted and working if you haven't done so already! It looks like you were starting a brick barrier on that corner where your stove sits-very good. An Old Hand here on the Coal Board always said:"As You Burn,So You Shall Learn!".....True Words !

Another welcome. Nice looking set-up you've got there. Keep an eye on your combustible clearances tho. Looks a little tight. Especially the curtains. Good luck with your new friend.

I have used 1/2 cement board with 3" metal studs behind to surround corner hearth and poured concrete on floor. Are curtains too close? And thanks for co reminder.

Looks like you've got it covered nicely. The curtains, only you can tell, once you're up and running. Not trying to make you paranoid, just aware.