Stoker guys don't no nothin. A bucket is them round things you use and a scuttle has a spout.windyhill4.2 wrote:And to think that I always thought it to be a coal bucket.
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You handfed guys are so technical, I thought you had handfeds to keep it simplefranco b wrote:Stoker guys don't no nothin. A bucket is them round things you use and a scuttle has a spout.windyhill4.2 wrote:And to think that I always thought it to be a coal bucket.
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franco b wrote:A hod is something you carry bricks in. A coal scuttle is for carrying coal.
I have two large totes I bought from Walmart near the stove.. I put in about 4 bags 40lbs each and the coal will dry off but not to the point of making dust each time I scoop some up with the coal bucket to load the hopper. I did this with Blaschak as well over the years..Djcoak6071 wrote:Good info as I plan to start stocking up, yes I am late to the game... Am I reading this correctly that you open it up to dry out a bit first before use? I plan to store this indoor as much as possible.captcaper wrote:An update on Kimmels...I've been burning it now since October 1st. It's 30 deg F now as I type. I burnt "Santa's" for years and find this just as good. Water content when the bags are opened is similar and after loading 15 bags into totes in my stove area and burning it again I'm pleased with the over all look of it. I heard stories about how it is bad coal etc. and find this to be completely false. I ended up paying $270 per ton which also I'm happy with given were I live..
Update on Kimmels..good coal as far as it's burning and no wood or pieces of large chunks in it. But when I got down to the bottom of my tote there was lot's of water.. ..I believe I got my 40lbs. as they must have a system when filling the bags that is measured. I probably got more then the 40lbs.
I'm not sure if all the bags have the same content because when unloading the bags some seemed to have water some not. But I have to come up with a method ot rid the coal of that extra water. One method I thought of is to have a bottom in the tote that will allow the water to pass thru to a lower bottom for drainage. Or stand them up in a tote before I dump them in my drying totes I have been using even with Blazchak. Water will come out of the ends were it's stitched.
I have a professional hanging scale I'll weigh a bag today.
I'm not sure if all the bags have the same content because when unloading the bags some seemed to have water some not. But I have to come up with a method ot rid the coal of that extra water. One method I thought of is to have a bottom in the tote that will allow the water to pass thru to a lower bottom for drainage. Or stand them up in a tote before I dump them in my drying totes I have been using even with Blazchak. Water will come out of the ends were it's stitched.
I have a professional hanging scale I'll weigh a bag today.
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Couldn't you set a 2x4 in the bottom of the tote then poke holes in the bottom of the bag and set the bag in the tote vertical? The wate should drain out then. Just a thought
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If stored indoors and uncovered bags will dry out pretty well if bought 2 months before use.
That's a good idea. I'll get another tote and do that and when drained I can transfer to my drying totes. If I don't they will freeze solid outdoors and have chunks of frozen coal to deal with as well. So basically make a pre-drain tote that helps thaw the coal out some.Djcoak6071 wrote:Couldn't you set a 2x4 in the bottom of the tote then poke holes in the bottom of the bag and set the bag in the tote vertical? The wate should drain out then. Just a thought
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Couldn't decided which TSC Kimmels thread to post so I picked this one. I just started the basement Gold Marc 'Independence' stove with a fresh bag of kimmels and I must say the coal looks even cleaner and uniform in size than last year. I dumped a bag on the floor of the basement and when I was done I doubt there was a teaspoon of fines left behind. First day off in a few months and just put on a fresh pot of Starbucks Italian roast coffee....life is good AND warm!
side note: big white things falling from the sky today.
side note: big white things falling from the sky today.
I just got back from a hiking in the snow here in Franconia Notch..snow has accumulated on the mountains and down on some of the fields..michaelanthony wrote:Couldn't decided which TSC Kimmels thread to post so I picked this one. I just started the basement Gold Marc 'Independence' stove with a fresh bag of kimmels and I must say the coal looks even cleaner and uniform in size than last year. I dumped a bag on the floor of the basement and when I was done I doubt there was a teaspoon of fines left behind. First day off in a few months and just put on a fresh pot of Starbucks Italian roast coffee....life is good AND warm!
side note: big white things falling from the sky today.
Nice to come back to a warm home and good coal and stove working for me.
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Picked up 2 tons today, bags are wet. Hopefully I can them drained before they freeze.
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The TSC here keeps the tons as shipped wrapped in black plastic and outside. My bags are fairly dry and it's obvious the coal was washed but there is no water left in the bag when emptied, I don't understand why others are having issues with excess water.2001Sierra wrote:Picked up 2 tons today, bags are wet. Hopefully I can them drained before they freeze.
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I'm guessin storage somewhere after it leaves the breaker?????????? Is everybody getting pallets wrapped in black plastic?