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burn wood pellets in a coal stove?

Post in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by k williamson, Mar 23, 2006.

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  1. k williamson New Member

    joined: Mar 3, 2006
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    Hello to all,i have a harman magnum stoker coal stove ,would it be possible to burn wood pellets in this stove it burns rice coal and has a pusher block type of feeder,my only concern would the pellets in the 100lb hopper ignite? any thoughts on this thanks.
    k williamson, Mar 23, 2006
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  2. wg_bent Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    2,248 posts
    Poughkeepsie, NY
    Just curious why you would want to. You'd have to be feeding the heck out of that stove to get the same BTU's, plus I don't think the feed rates would work for you. Coal burns a lot slower than pellets I'd guess.
    wg_bent, Mar 23, 2006
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  3. Mike Wilson New Member

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    1,003 posts
    Orient Point, NY
    I think this is a Bad idea.

    -- Mike
    Mike Wilson, Mar 23, 2006
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  4. berlin New Member

    joined: Mar 6, 2006
    299 posts
    Western NY
    the question is why would you want to? pellets are generally more expensive and produce less heat. do you not have a supplier of coal?
    berlin, Mar 23, 2006
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