I restarted my Kodiak on Monday, loaded it from empty. Today I emptied the ash pan. Is it possible I'm running at less than 10% ash?
Does that sound correct?
Blaschack Pea Very Low Ash?
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That has not been my experience. Years ago I bought Kimmel that was classified as low ash and it was really good.It was nut in my burned in my German made Buderus hopper fed.
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During the first few days of a new fire, some ash will settle into places along the fuel bed area, such as grate frames or other outcroppings in that area. I've been measuring ash vs coal for a couple years now. I'll compare about 8-10 days worth of ash with the same 8-10 days of coal input. I always see a lower percentage when it includes a new fire. My first comparison of the season is around 12-13% and then 15-16% after that.63roundbadge wrote:I restarted my Kodiak on Monday, loaded it from empty. Today I emptied the ash pan. Is it possible I'm running at less than 10% ash?
Does that sound correct?
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Ok, so I don't have any factual data to back up what I've been seeing with the Blaschak Pea I've been burning but it does seem to me that I have am getting less ash this year. Last year I tended the stove morning and night and emptied the pan daily. This year I am tending the stove the same twice daily but only emptying the pan every other day.
I don't know if burning the fire low as I have been due to the warm temperatures has anything to do with it, either. The ash is very fine, almost dust. I'm still using the same amount of coal when I refresh the stove.
My conclusion is that this year's Blaschack Pea does indeed have a lower ash content.
I am also noticing a strong sulfur smell when I refresh the stove and there seems to be more volatile gases after reloading. There have been several "almost" puff backs. That's to say the coal ignited with a flash when I opened either one of the doors after reloading. If I had waited any longer, there would have been a major puff back.
What it all means is anyone's guess since I don't keep exact data. Lisa
I don't know if burning the fire low as I have been due to the warm temperatures has anything to do with it, either. The ash is very fine, almost dust. I'm still using the same amount of coal when I refresh the stove.
My conclusion is that this year's Blaschack Pea does indeed have a lower ash content.
I am also noticing a strong sulfur smell when I refresh the stove and there seems to be more volatile gases after reloading. There have been several "almost" puff backs. That's to say the coal ignited with a flash when I opened either one of the doors after reloading. If I had waited any longer, there would have been a major puff back.
What it all means is anyone's guess since I don't keep exact data. Lisa
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My Blaschak bulk pea in my stoker seems like less ash, more volatiles and lots of heat this year too...reminds me of the old UAE Harmony deep mined stuff.
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It could very well be a little less ash, I'm just saying that basing it on a new fire is a bit biased.
My coal is from a different mine this year, it's averaging at least 1-1.5% more ash than last year's coal.
My coal is from a different mine this year, it's averaging at least 1-1.5% more ash than last year's coal.
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The 'new fire' makes sense. I didn't poke the corners as I didn't want a large red bed. So there is still ash there. I also didn't need to shake hard to the point of red coal in the pan.
That being said, I'm still happy with the bulk Blaschak I've had over the last 23 years. I have never experienced a clinker, really.
Oh, and to reiterate-that mineral oil spray had all but eliminated my black dust even where I shovel in the garage. Great tip!
That being said, I'm still happy with the bulk Blaschak I've had over the last 23 years. I have never experienced a clinker, really.
Oh, and to reiterate-that mineral oil spray had all but eliminated my black dust even where I shovel in the garage. Great tip!
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Possibly, but not likely. If it is that good, lucky you.63roundbadge wrote:I restarted my Kodiak on Monday, loaded it from empty. Today I emptied the ash pan. Is it possible I'm running at less than 10% ash?
Does that sound correct?