Burning Phurnacite or other smokeless solid fuel...

[jtcedinburgh]

Hi folks, it's been a while since I was last here...

Anyway, I have a Morso Owl which is a very efficient 7kW multi-fuel stove. I also have a 15m chimney lined with 316Ti liner. I generally only burn logs - mainly hardwood but some waste pine also.

I'm looking to supplement my log fuel with something which provides an overnight burn - I have never been able to manage this with wood alone in my Owl. I am interested in Phurnacite smokeless fuel.

My question is: I am under the impression that using such a smokeless fuel places greater demands and potentially greater 'attack' on a stainless liner. I wanted to find out if this really is the case. My usage would be simply to generate a lazy overnight burn so that I can get the stove going in the morning, so I would bank a shovel-full of the fuel just before hitting the sack so that I get some warmth overnight.

What should I watch out for? I get the chimney swept at least once a year, and there's rarely more than a little soot - no sign of creosote, which befits the very clean and efficient burn of the Owl. I could of course have the flue swept more regularly if required - would this be wise if I start 'mixing and matching' my fuels?

Any and all tips appreciate,

Thanks,

John

 

[jtcedinburgh]

Hi - anyone?

 

[begreen]

Hi jt. We don't have this phuel over here. You get all the phun stuff like Phurnacite. And often our version of the stove will not be multi-phuel. Please post a phield report if you try it.

Essentially it appears to be compressed anthracite coal dust. So it probably would have similar phlue requirements as coal burning.

 

[jtcedinburgh]

I think I will try it, I'm just a bit worried about how my 316Ti liner will cope with smokeless solid fuel*.

* my understanding being that though there is no 'smoke' as such, there are of course fumes and that these fumes are somewhat corrosive, hence my worry about the liner...

 

[begreen]

If this is a good, heavy gauge liner it will probably be ok. Best to ask the manufacturer about it.

 

[Highbeam]

phreaking hilarious BG. Coal produces nasty gasses that aren't necessarily visible. I would n't guess but would inquire with the liner manufacturer as well as Morso for suitability of the product to burn coal.

 

[jtcedinburgh]

Thanks. Stove is certified multi-fuel, so it should be ok, but I have no idea of the brand/model of liner I have, other than the fact that it is 316 grade.