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Post by Jaytow » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 2:42 pm

Hi all. New to the forum

Was wondering what the best stove is for burning soft fine bituminous coal?
Looking at used
1. Surdiac
2. Hizler 55
3. Warm morning
4. Dutch west
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Post by KingCoal » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 3:16 pm

Hi and welcome

look over here for tons of Bit info

Bituminous Coal Hand Fired: Coal Boilers and Hot Air Furnaces/Stoves

 
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Post by Jaytow » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 3:24 pm

Thanks King. Been looking, lots of good info. Just wasn't sure of the best stove out of the ones I've been looking into and even if it would burn the coal that's avaliable to me.
It's a real soft bit coal with lots of fines in it. I used it last year to mix with my wood. Burned well that way. It's used to fire a kiln and is put through a mill to blow it in to burn it.
Thanks again. :)

 
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Post by Jaytow » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 3:30 pm

For Got to mention was looking at a riteway as well. These look to be all good stove that are able to burn bituminous.

 
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Post by warminmn » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 6:01 pm

#2 and #3, but if you are burning all or mostly fines you are asking for problems. Better spend a day reading the link Kingcoal gave.

 
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Post by Jaytow » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 6:03 pm

Was thinking I could sift the finest out. I can get this next to nothing. Your thoughts. Lol
Thanks. ☺

 
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Post by carlherrnstein » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 6:06 pm

Soft coal fines are NOT fun to deal with they smother the fire, an a bunch of the energy content goes up the chimney as unburned hydrocarbons.


 
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Post by Jaytow » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 6:23 pm

Okay, thanks. I can get a warm morning model 400 b for $150. Ever heard of it and is it a good stove?

 
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Post by warminmn » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 6:40 pm

imagine yourself sifting 40+/- pounds of dusty coal a day, for several months. Its not something you want to do.

 
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Post by Jaytow » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 6:43 pm

I hear yeah. Guess I'll buy in bulk. About $289 a ton.
How's that warm morning for a choice? I think the price is right.

 
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Post by Lightning » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 6:57 pm

Where are you located and why is the bit coal so expensive? You'd be better off with anthracite for that price.

Like the others mentioned the only good bit coal is the big chunks. Like fist size and bigger. Fines and small pieces smother and lead to puff backs, we're talking big ones that push thick yellow tire burnt reeking smoke out the load door. It's an odor that sticks around for a while too. The wife will not be happy about it either lol.
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Post by Jaytow » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 6:59 pm

Western Ma. I'll look into it. Lol

 
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Post by Jaytow » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 7:01 pm

It's not Bit coal. Chest nut.
Where work we have a kiln that burns bit I can get for free. But has alot of fines.

 
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Post by Lightning » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 7:08 pm

Jaytow wrote:It's not Bit coal. Chest nut.
Where work we have a kiln that burns bit I can get for free. But has alot of fines.
Oh okay, so you mean chestnut anthracite. If you plan to use that then it opens doors for many different stoves. It depends on how much space you need to heat, how well insulated the house is, (heat demand).

 
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Post by warminmn » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 7:20 pm

Yes, make sure to use anthracite in the location your at unless you can get good bit a lot cheaper.

Your in Massachusetts so I have to bring up a Chubby brand stove, but the choice is almost limitless for anthracite stoves.


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