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COAL STOVES AND INSERTS

In certain parts of the country, coal is popular as a home heating fuel. Coal comes in different grades, the best grade for home heating being “hard coal” or anthracite, of which the best varieties are mined in Eastern Pennsylvania. Most of the coal appliances on the market are designed to burn this high grade coal, which sells for $150. …

Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass

CONSUMERS GUIDE TO PELLETS PART ONE

Consumer Guide to Pellets Part 1 Checking It Out – Understanding Pellet Fuel and what to look for in appliances. Note: The following information was prepared by HEARTH Education Foundation, in cooperation with the Hearth Products Association and the Pellet Fuel Institute. THE FUEL What are pellets made of ? All pellets are biomass materials, that is, products of commonly …

Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass

CONSUMERS GUIDE TO PELLETS PART TWO

Installation, Venting, Maintenance and Use. As you choose the appliance, you will be asked to provide information and make decisions about installation details. Professional guidance in these matters is both helpful in choosing the optimum system for your needs and essential to proper performance and safety. Knowing installation basics can help you communicate your preferences and understand professional recommendations. Note: …

General

HISTORY OF FIRE

History of Fire A BRIEF HISTORY OF FIRE AND ITS USES – by Ed Semmelroth Throughout the centuries there has been such an intimate connection of fire with the cultural growth of humanity that whatever relates to the antiquity of fire is important in tracing- the history of early progress.’ And because all inventions make use of what has gone …

Fuels Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass

INTRODUCTION TO CORN AS A FUEL

Burning shelled corn as a fuel can be a feasible way of dealing with the high prices of more conventional fuels such as fuel oil, propane, natural gas, coal, and firewood. Utilizing corn as a fuel does not compete with the food supply needed for nourishment throughout the world. While it is recognized that malnutrition is a serious global problem, …

Coal Appliances

COAL – SO YOU’RE CONSIDERING A COAL STOVE?

(written by Corie Podschelne) Perhaps you’ve been a long time wood burner and are looking for a stove that requires less tending; or maybe you’re new to solid fuel room heating completely. Burning coal, especially for a new coal user, can be particularly daunting due to difficulties in igniting a coal fire. Also, coal burning has some unfortunate (and false) …

Outdoor Appliance

OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS – OWB – AN INTRODUCTION

Written by Eric Johnson and Craig Issod Outdoor Wood Boilers, also called OWBs or Outdoor Wood Burners, consist of a firebox surrounded by a water jacket and a control system all housed in an insulated, steel-sided enclosure with a roof. Hot water is circulated through insulated, underground piping between the boiler and the house. OWBs have become very popular in …

Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass

PELLET – BUYING AND STORING CORN

Original article by:Dennis BuffingtonProfessor of Agricultural and Biological EngineeringPenn State UniversityReprinted with permission LOCATING A SUPPLIER OF SHELLED CORN Do not purchase a corn-burning stove or boiler without first identifying a reliable supplier of shelled corn. To find suppliers of shelled corn, contact the feed and seed stores in your area as well as any feed mills and grain elevators. …

Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass

PELLET – INSTALLING A PELLET OR CORN STOVE

Pellets and corn stoves are experiencing a new wave of popularity. These homegrown fuels are renewable and can often cost less than other heating fuels. This article will deal with some of the basic dos and donts in relation to FREESTANDING Pellet Stoves. Pellet stoves vary widely in terms of features, price and quality – don’t just go out and …

Central Furnace, Boilers, OWB

PELLET AND CORN CENTRAL FURNACES AND BOILERS

Pellet and Corn Furnaces and Boilers Introduction Over the past decade, a quiet revolution has been taking place in Europe and in certain parts of North America, centering on the use of locally-produced wood pellets and corn or corn/pellet mixtures for residential central heat. The increasing popularity of these heaters is largely being driven by high fossil fuel costs, although …

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COAL STOVES AND INSERTS

CONSUMERS GUIDE TO PELLETS PART ONE

CONSUMERS GUIDE TO PELLETS PART TWO

HISTORY OF FIRE

INTRODUCTION TO CORN AS A FUEL

COAL – SO YOU’RE CONSIDERING A COAL STOVE?

OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS – OWB – AN INTRODUCTION

PELLET – BUYING AND STORING CORN

PELLET – INSTALLING A PELLET OR CORN STOVE

PELLET AND CORN CENTRAL FURNACES AND BOILERS

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