Buy 5 tons, and pick up bags as the Winter goes on. You'll get a sense of how things are going and whether you'll need more, etc.
Yes, I have two quads but if coal were available here, I would have two Quads on Craigslist tonight. The modern stokers from Leisureline, Readingstoves, and Keystoker are crazy simple to operate, do use thermostats that regulate from around 7000 btu up to 90,000 so it isn't like the old style where you sweat until the fire goes down. And they are not as dirty as people make them out to be, if, just like pellets, you learn how to handle them. For the cost of your 7 1/2 tons of pellets, you could easily buy enough coal to last you probably 2 1/2 years when you take into account the btu/pound difference and the cost. Of course, that's water over the bridge. Just saying it for the next newbie to consider.
No unfortunately, the thermometer was right. Coldest winter on record for Winnipeg in 116 years-50??????? Better buy a new thermometer.
(December, January & February)
HOLY CRAPNo unfortunately, the thermometer was right. Coldest winter on record for Winnipeg in 116 years
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They are right Tom. I burned 7 tons myself. Previous was 5 1/2 tons average for the normal winters. We did have a unusually warm one 3 or 4 years ago but made up for it this past winter.HOLY CRAP
50 below must have frozen a lot of water pipes. You guys must be close to permafrost conditions!
Just about 3 weeks ago I was hearing of frozen water lines breaking. It gets worse as it warms up The ground heaves as it warms up causing some pipes to break and certain spots on highways to heave.50 below must have frozen a lot of water pipes. You guys must be close to permafrost conditions!
