Introduce Yourself

Hi I'm Rick Dilley owner of AK Cozy Coal in Alaska. I started this company to stop using wood-heat and supply Coal to anyone looking for a better heating alternative . In 2006 I purchased the only coal company working in the Mat-Valley and hauled my first load home. In 2007 I became a Hitzer mfg dealer in 2009 I became the Alaskan Romax dealer. Coal is not an easy business to run (I try to help my customers stay warm) This is a responsibility I take very seriously. So went a new dude wants to start selling coal in the valley buy cutting prices I let him run all the way to failure as they will surely do !
I believe that you get what you pay for, Over the years I've learned what it takes to keep the doors open and my customers warm and happy.
My Dad used to stay ( give them enough ROPE and they will hang themselves ) I don't call names or try to steal dealerships ! AK Cozy Coal is here for the long haul and we will give the Dudes all the rope we can! WE hope you all can see the light and come join the Cozy Coal Family 907-376-6765
Thanks Rick Dilley

I've been here before when this was the 'old' forum. Shortened my name from Bunkyhead. Have an Alaska Stoker but I have a difficult technology based question & the Coalman has always been THE ONE with the answers! Nice to be back...Missed those smilies! Howdy to everyone

Bunky, member #5

Welcome back Bunky. Damn, #5??? that would make you damn near as old as the Mayor.

Bunky was one my recruits to try and get some action going on, a new forum is nightmare to get going. If I recall it took about 2 years before there was anything more than 2 or 3 posts a month.

I think it would be a wise decision for the stove manufacturers to list this forum on their websites, like Leisure Line has, but more importantly on their product literature.

Soooo, it would be true that patience is a virtue?

Richard S. wrote:Bunky was one my recruits to try and get some action going on, a new forum is nightmare to get going. If I recall it took about 2 years before there was anything more than 2 or 3 posts a month.

hey fred patience is grossly overated

You betcha

Richard S. wrote:Bunky was one my recruits to try and get some action going on, a new forum is nightmare to get going. If I recall it took about 2 years before there was anything more than 2 or 3 posts a month.

Recruits to try & get some action, eh?
Yes- patience is a virtue... Congratualtions Richard (aka Coalman) on your Forum's success!
It's going to take me some time to catch up here... I didn't get a reply notification for this post for instance... I have to learn to look for them.
Wow- I remember when I discovered what a forum really was in NM. Thank you much.
Hello again

Greetings from VanEtten NY. Trying to end my second season of winter with coal heat. My name is Rich I'm 37, I have had 2 hopper fires this season and looking for answers. Stumbled across this site and see I am not alone. thought I would join in the Fun!!!

Welcome to the FORUM my friend. Well, I see your biggest problem is owning one of them thar girly-guy stoves. But on a serious note, I'm sure some Keystoker people will jump in here & help ya figure out that hopper situation. Again, welcome.

Hi I have been reading this site for several years and have learned a lot from all of you.
I live in Rhode Island I am. Master plumber .
I started buning coal about ten years ago with a Vermont castings coal stove then two years ago I put a hand fired Sime boiler in that I bought on cregs list it was a lot of work to run but used no oil for the heating season now I just finished installing a AHS 130 coal boiler and started it today it's running great the oil boiler has been removed and we are now on coal only
When I get a chance I will post some pictures .

Ralph

Outstanding on the boiler Ralph:) Lookin fwd to some pix

Hi, My name is Matt.
I live in Tamaqua, PA .....COAL COUNTRY. Had coal heat most of my life. Grew up with a Van Wert boiler. Bought my first house it had an EFM boiler. When I bought my second house it had an oli fired boiler I put up with this for a few years and grew tired of sending my money to ragheads and spending WAY more then I should. So i installed a Reading Juniata and actually paid it off in the first year with my savings!
Great to meet you all and look forward to sharing whatever information i can.