Coal

[dodge man]

When I think of burning coal I think of the movie A Christmas Story.

 

[Doofy]

Heated with coal in the 90's and loved the consistent heat and extended burn times. I hauled it myself and used 3-5 Tons a year @ $52 per Ton. Beat the hell out of burning spruce. I did lose my eyebrows several times until I figured out how coal gassing worked. Fun Times!

 

[Cycledude]

Tractor Supply in my area sells coal in bags, I bought one bag last year to test burn in my wood furnace. I was not impressed and most likely will never buy coal again.

 

[LouNY]

There is a learning curve to heating with coal. Between hard and soft coal and then the multitude of sizes depending on the appliance it is being used in.
Within the coal burner community being a one match user for the season is a bragging point.

 

[ponytug]

@Cycledude FWIW: not all wood fireplaces or furnaces are built/designed to burn coal. The heat can be locally too intense.

While I don't miss using coal to heat, and I hated the smell of the smoke outdoors, the indoor coal fire scent makes me a bit nostalgic.

All the best,

Peter

 

[Larry Caldwell]

Tractor Supply in my area sells coal in bags, I bought one bag last year to test burn in my wood furnace. I was not impressed and most likely will never buy coal again.

Interesting. I'll have to check my local TS. I can always use a local source for small quantity coal. I keep my shop coal in a 25 gallon barrel, and a gunny sack full would be perfect.