Opinion on Nut Coal Burning Furnaces

tonyl · Post by **tonyl** » Sun. Nov. 09, 2014 12:29 am

Can anybody give me the pros and cons (according to their personal use) of furnace options that burn nut coal. I live in a 200 yr old house with new windows, attic insulation, a few exterior doors exchanged. We are looking for a basement model furnace to connect to the existing ductwork. This unit must burn nut coal as that is my only reasonably option a locally. I am not aware of any stoker options that burn nut size coal which would be convenient, however, I am home most days and could tend a hand fired furnace fairly easily as well. Your options , your ideas and your coal passion are welcome! In case it's wondered, I have a center-building chimney which is clay lined!

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Sun. Nov. 09, 2014 5:56 am

Hi tonyl, welcome to the best heating forum, I was going to say alternative but now heating oil is the alternative!

I can't tell you what furnace to use but I CAN tell you if you fill in your profile, click on "User Control Panel" top of page, and let folks now a general idea where you live you would be amazed at what people have in there garage with a tarp over it. And better yet you may need a hand with something and there is a member close by.

Thanks for joining.Mike.

T Bird · Post by **T Bird** » Sun. Nov. 09, 2014 12:51 pm

yes I agree as they say its all about location, location, location. this will help us help you. your location tells all what type of coal is in your area, not to be confused with size. I am not sure what size nut coal is, but if you are in bit coal I can tell you this my friend was running base ball sized thru his when it called for 1 in. coal was soft so no problems for him. welcome and lots of info here

windyhill4.2 · Post by **windyhill4.2** » Sun. Nov. 09, 2014 1:16 pm

Well,.. out of the 3 previous posters,only 1 had his profile filled out so we can tell he is not in Jamaica or Manitoba. You can post where you are from but others have to find that post to figure where you live or ask again.I have not yet read of anyone being stolen for there coal burning knowledge.If I can ever get a baseburner,there is one member I might consider stealing for a week or so .

tonyl · Post by **tonyl** » Mon. Nov. 10, 2014 6:20 pm

Tractor Supply stocks Kimmels nut size coal locally otherwise I am traveling long distances for higher priced rice coal.

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Mon. Nov. 10, 2014 7:10 pm

Tonyl check out the D.S.Stoves on this link. From what folks say here they are excellent stoves and furnaces...and I heard they would burn practically anything you throw in 'em!
http://www.wilsoncoal.com/stoves/ds_stoves.html