Coal ?? in my Heartstone ?

[paulie]

Ok...Anthracite burns VERY hot. But will it hurt the stove if used in moderation ? I thinking I would simply add a small shovel to kick start a high temp burn in mornings...

 

[ansehnlich1]

my opinion....

I wouldn't burn coal in my woodstove.

 

[DanCorcoran]

I never put a little gasoline in my diesel, either, just to give it a little kick.

 

[Eaglecraft]

Ok...Anthracite burns VERY hot. But will it hurt the stove if used in moderation ? I thinking I would simply add a small shovel to kick start a high temp burn in mornings...

Wood Wacker (or would that be wood whacker?):

When I lived in Fairbanks some years ago, my next door neighbor used to burn coal in his woodstove - which was a home made barrel stove, or something like it.

Nothing like the smell of burning coal in the morning - it stinks! And coal make everything pretty dirty from coal dust to airborne particulate matter. Just my opinion, of course, but I would not burn coal in my stove even if it were rated to handle coal.

 

[firecracker_77]

You have a nice stove...why risk it?

 

[SlyFerret]

Check your manual, I'm guessing it says no.
-SF

 

[HotCoals]

Throw some pellets in there and just pretend it's coal.

 

[Peter B.]

Ok...Anthracite burns VERY hot. But will it hurt the stove if used in moderation ? I thinking I would simply add a small shovel to kick start a high temp burn in mornings...

Anthracite needs a strong <underfire> draft to burn at all. I don't think you're likely to have much luck with it the way you describe.

PB

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[Wood Duck]

Coal requires forced air to burn properly and is usually elevated on a grate to allow air to move beneath the coal. I don't think it would burn in a woodstove the way it burns in a coal stove. I think you could get a stove hotter faster by using wood.

 

[geoxman]

I don't think your stove was made for coal. I would ask here
http://nepacrossroads.com/forum-55.html

I bought a ton for $ 65 and I might go coal only next year. My stove was designed to burn both FA-CDW 288 and it is doing it pretty well. It burns long and HOT so I would check your manual or give the maker a call. good luck

 

[BlueMavWood]

Ok...Anthracite burns VERY hot. But will it hurt the stove if used in moderation ? I thinking I would simply add a small shovel to kick start a high temp burn in mornings...

I tried the same thing in my non-epa stove and it would not burn (coal needs air fed from underneath to burn properly). And, I just sold a brand new (expensive) coal stove (at a loss) that I had sitting here for two years without ever hooking it up. Prior to that I sold a brand new combination Coal/Wood stove without ever hooking it up. Long story short but the more I learned about coal (and the people who burn it) the more I wanted nothing to do with it or them. But that's just me and my opinion (whatever that's worth - lol). One small part of my decision about this was that coal prices (for me) went from $250 per ton to $300 per ton in two years and with foreign markets driving those prices I didn't think that would ever get any better (but what do I know). AND, it's interesting to note that Eco Bricks are said to have a heat density of about 12,000 BTU's per pound (which is equal to coal). So Eco Bricks (at about $260.00 per ton with tax) are for me a less expensive (and cleaner) fuel option than coal. So I gave up my nasty coal idea (bags smell of oil when in the house) and bought a new EPA wood stove. I wanted the ease of coal but I love wood (and those who burn it). Have a great day!

Edit: So my point here is that I've found Eco Bricks and other such Bio-Mass products to work great for kick-starting fires

 

[k9brain]

Has anyone ever tried left over charcoal in a woodstove?

 

[Stephen in SoKY]

Lump Bituminous would work, it performs well with overfire air. Many people use it to extend productive burns overnight by mixing it in with wood. Anthracite unfortunately would not be a good match for what you desire.

 

[Trktrd]

Keep the coal out of there or you'll get a collective spankin' like Smokey did.
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/86181/

 

[jeff_t]

Anthracite burns well in stoves designed for it. Not sure if adding a shovel full is a good idea. Bituminous can contain high levels of volatiles that can collect and ignite in places you don't want it to. Would not be good in a cemented together soapstone stove. Then add in the corrosive exhaust gasses. Definitely read up at nepacrossroads before deciding.

 

[paulie]

thanks everyone...after looking into it a little more, and the response from here, I do believe I will stick with my oak,ash,locust etc.....

 

[NH_Wood]

thanks everyone...after looking into it a little more, and the response from here, I do believe I will stick with my oak,ash,locust etc.....

Good decision, especially if you have that kind of (dry) wood ready to go! Cheers!

 

[shawneyboy]

thanks everyone...after looking into it a little more, and the response from here, I do believe I will stick with my oak,ash,locust etc.....

Smart move....

 

[pen]

Good choice.

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pen