Fuels

ABOUT THE FUELS – ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, LOGS AND STOVES

Electric Fireplaces, logs and stoves have increased in popularity over the last few years. Electric Hearth Products Electric Fireplaces, logs and stoves have increased in popularity over the last few years. Simplicity of installation and convenience in use are responsible for this resurgence. Electric hearth products do not need a chimney and can be easily installed almost anywhere. Because the …

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ABOUT THE FUELS – INTRODUCTION TO COAL AS A HOME HEATING FUEL

Coal can be a viable option for those folks who live within a few hours drive of Pennsylvania’s Anthracite (hard coal) mines. This hard coal is packed with an enormous amount of energy. Coal stoves usually can burn longer on each fuel load than woodstoves and they provide a more even and controllable heat. Coal is also “American Made.” Pennsylvania …

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FuelsGas

ABOUT THE FUELS – . INTRODUCTION TO GAS FUEL AND APPLIANCES

Of all the non-renewable fossil fuels (Gas, Coal, Oil), Natural Gas is the cleanest burning. Environmental Outlook—Gas Of all the nonrenewable fossil fuels (Gas, Coal, Oil), Natural Gas is the cleanest burning. The United States’ supply of Gas is mostly homegrown and the production and distribution of this fuel is quite clean. On the down side, there is only a …

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FuelsPellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass

CENTRAL HEAT FROM WOOD, PELLETS, CORN OR COAL

Central Heating with Wood, Coal or Pellets (note: this article covers INDOOR approved central heating systems and does not address the Outdoor Wood Boilers (OWBs). See this article for more on OWBs. Central heating has been with us for thousands of years. In fact, cities in the Roman Empire heated many public building and baths by conducting heat from a …

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GeneralWood Stoves and Fireplaces

CLEANING STOVE AND FIREPLACE GLASS

by Ken Rajesky, Hearth Industry expert Proper Wood Stove, Fireplace, and Gas Stove Glass Door Cleaning View attachment 164957 Before you start any procedure involving your glass door, its important to fist check your manufacturers instructions to ensure that the cleaner or the method that you plan to use complies with their requirements. This is especially important if the glass …

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Coal Appliances

COAL – USING HOPPER FED COAL STOVES

Understanding hopper-fed coal stoves (Gravity type) Many European and some American coal stoves use a hopper to hold coal that is to be fed onto the fire. Some popular brands that use this design are: Surdiac Efel Franco-Belge Certain Vermont Castings Vigilant Models View attachment 164962 Surdiac Stove w/Hopper Although many of the same tips mentioned in our coaltips article …

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