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 …
Coal Appliances

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. …