Q&A Coal Quality Standards

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Nov 27, 2012
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Question:

Are there any standards for Coal Quality when used for home heating?



Answer:

Yes, there are vast differences in ash content, clinker formation, etc. One coal that has always had a great reputation is Old Company Lehigh.

Depending on the particular stove, this difference may be accented. For instance, the European hopper-fed coal stoves required a high-quality low-ash coal. Other "batch fed" stoves may be less sensitive.

Most companies will give you a chemical breakdown of their coal and explain what the numbers mean.
 
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