Hi everyone, I'm using a Hotblast 1557M currently with wood. I've heard that stove coal can burn longer and hotter. What's the best way to start using coal? (basically i'm too lazy to get up in the middle of the night to put on more wood) Can i use wood during the day then switch to coal at night; then back to wood the next day? I've heard about gases from the coal that can explode; is this so and how does this happen? Any help is appreciated. thanks