Long Burn Record for Newbie

I've been burning coal for a grand total of 1.5 weeks now. I get a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction to know that my fire has been going for about 1 week solid. OK, so that's nothing, except it's 66% of my coal burning career.

Oh, and the 48 hour burn - last weekend we went out of state. I didn't know how long things could keep going, so I did a test. I shook well and heaped up the coal before leaving at 4 PM on Friday. Sunday at 4:30 there were a few embers still. After leaving the ash door open a bit, shaking, and refueling, it was good to go. It's deeply satisfying to be able to do that.

Ya done well MM:)

That's great news musicman this is only the beginning and it only gets better as the winter approaches. How about some pictures

I love coming home to a warm house when you have been gone and weren't sure the stove would run that long.

SD

Quick learner! It's funny, there is such a surprising satisfaction that comes from mastering the coal. It's unlike any other fuel. A wood fire can be quite satisfying but still doesn't compare.

auntievintage wrote:Quick learner! It's funny, there is such a surprising satisfaction that comes from mastering the coal. It's unlike any other fuel. A wood fire can be quite satisfying but still doesn't compare.

Yup. As has been said. Anyone can burn wood, but coal is an art form !

Paul

Good job! I definitely had more of a learning curve lol the hardest part for me was to walk away...set it and forget it....

Indeed P, Especially for us old wood burners:)