Reading / Blaschak Comparison
The last 4 days, I used 2 different coal brands, one from this years Reading Coal company, 40 LB bags, and last years Blaschak 40 lb
see the pictures. IMO, they were a identical burn.
I picked up both at the bagging plants, Reading is much easier, quicker..
At both places, the coal was bagged that day, important to me, the coal is moist and not drenched in water
From the look of the ashes ( see picture), it might seem the coal is from the same vein..
Like I said, it is much easier getting the coal from Reading..I plan on going back there next year
anybody care to add what I might be missing to my analysis?
see the pictures. IMO, they were a identical burn.
I picked up both at the bagging plants, Reading is much easier, quicker..
At both places, the coal was bagged that day, important to me, the coal is moist and not drenched in water
From the look of the ashes ( see picture), it might seem the coal is from the same vein..
Like I said, it is much easier getting the coal from Reading..I plan on going back there next year
anybody care to add what I might be missing to my analysis?
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Although it would require quite a bit of work, it would be interesting to see if there is a difference in BTU value. Do you have a boiler, a furnace or or a stove?
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I've burned both ... they both have variance batch to batch in nut size.
They both burned fine.
They both burned fine.
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Might be right about the same vein. Blaschak gets coal hauled to the breaker from the same general area Reading is digging at. Blaschak is mining from multiple areas of Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties.
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I compared the two a year or two ago. At that time, I found that Reading had more BTUs per pound.
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Is bagged coal more cost-effective if you get it from the source directly?
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It is less expensive compared to retail, but still $50-60 per ton more than bulk.ChrisS wrote:Is bagged coal more cost-effective if you get it from the source directly?
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Forum member LsFarm mentioned a tour he took of the Blaschak bagging operation - he said the coal coming off the line is BONE dry. Guess they're fed on a conveyor through ovens to eliminate all the moisture. Whatever wetness is in the bag when you open it is from storage and transport after the bagging process.Dave wrote: ........... At both places, the coal was bagged that day, important to me, the coal is moist and not drenched in water ............
On that note, I must say my Blaschak bags are WETTER THAN EVER this season ...
Thank you for that link....somehow I missed that topic. I found it quite interesting and a good read.mdrelyea wrote:I compared the two a year or two ago. At that time, I found that Reading had more BTUs per pound.
Automatic Coal Consumption Tracking
I always find it interesting how brainiac's can hook gadgets up and get data.
with that being said, it still seems both coal brands are burning the same, even in this ugly cold weather!!!
again, thanks for sharing the link
last year I paid $195, while I'm thinking loose ton was $165 - $170.Rob R. wrote:It is less expensive compared to retail, but still $50-60 per ton more than bulk.ChrisS wrote:Is bagged coal more cost-effective if you get it from the source directly?
This year I paid $215.00
I live 30 miles from the coal mines, and retailers are still marking it up $100 to $150 per ton....
I didn't see the ovens..SMITTY wrote:Forum member LsFarm mentioned a tour he took of the Blaschak bagging operation - he said the coal coming off the line is BONE dry. Guess they're fed on a conveyor through ovens to eliminate all the moisture. Whatever wetness is in the bag when you open it is from storage and transport after the bagging process.Dave wrote: ........... At both places, the coal was bagged that day, important to me, the coal is moist and not drenched in water ............
On that note, I must say my Blaschak bags are WETTER THAN EVER this season ...