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Stoker Coal Boilers Using Anthracite (Hydronic & Steam)
Stoker Coal Boilers automatically feed the coal and have controls and pumps just like any conventions boiler. They are intended to be used as a primary heat and often have domestic hot water coils as an added bonus. They can be set up independently or in dual sytem with your existing oil/gas boiler. They can accommodate both hot water base board or steam plumbing.

Stoker Coal Furnaces & Stoves Using Anthracite (Hot Air)
A Coal stoker furnace or stove controls most operations including automatically feeding the coal. They are quite similar to any conventional oil and gas units and easily operated for extended periods of time. They commonly use rice coal but may use larger sizes like buckwheat. They can be used as primary heat, supplementary heat or have a dual set up with your existing oil/gas furnace.

Hand Fired Coal Stoves & Furnaces Using Anthracite
Modern and vintage hand fired coal stove are similar to a wood stove and in some cases can burn either. They need to be regulated and fed by hand usually every 12 to 24 hours depending on your usage. They require no power to operate making them ideal for rural settings with long power outages.

Hand Fired Coal Boilers Using Anthracite
If you are in need of a more conventional heating solution that requires no power look no further. Unlike an automated stoker boiler these units do not require power to generate heat. They can be set up wiith pumps like a typical boiler or a gravity fed sytem insuring heat during power failures. Models include many New Yorker coal boilers, EFM WCB-24 and others. Some of these units can also burn wood.

Imported Hand Fired Coal Stoves Using Anthracite
Very popular in the 70's and 80's there is many brands of smaller hand fired coal stoves from many European countries. These can also date back to the turn of the last century. Imported stoves would include such brands as Franco Belge, Saey and Efel among many others.

Antiques, Baseburners, Kitchen Stoves, Restorations & Modern Reproductions
Learn the ins and outs of designs that date back to the turn of the last century. Whether you are looking to restore an antique stove or have questions about modern reproductions you'll find the answers to your questions here.

Bituminous Coal Heating General Topics
General topics about using bituminous coal for residential and commercial heating. Pros, cons, and where to get it.

Stoker Boilers & Furnaces/Stoves Using Bituminous
Stoker coal boilers and hot air furnaces and stoves using bituminous coal to heat your home or business. A stoker automatically feeds coal and combustion air

Hand Fed Boilers & Furnaces/Stoves Using Bituminous
Hand fed coal boilers and furnaces using bituminous coal to heat your home or business. Hand fed stoves as the name implies require manual feeding and air adjustments.

Coal Prices & Quality, Coal Dealer Inquiries & Reviews
Got Coal? You can make dealer inquiries here for both anthracite and bituminous coal. Co-op information for those looking to purchase in bulk as a group. Reviews on different brands and dealers.

Coal Bins, Chimneys, CO Detectors & Thermostats
This forum is for common products and questions such as chimney installations, CO detectors, coal bin designs and a variety of other general topics that do not fit into the other forums.

Coal News & General Coal Discussions
General energy and coal related topics, news and basic information. If you do not know where to post your topic post it here.

Anthracite Coal History in Northeastern Pennsylvania
The history of coal is quite a long one, you'll find links and information for history among other things here.

Wood, Pellets, Gas, Oil, Geothermal & Other Heating Types
For topics about heating with other types of fuel such as wood burners, gas furnaces, oil burners and geothermal heat pumps.

Sales Announcements & Other Information From Business's
If you are business you can use this forum for advertising purposes. List your business, sales and service announcements etc.

The Coffee House
Off topic, chit chat and light political discussion. All chit chat and general discussion that does not fit in any other category can go here. Want to say Hi!? Post it here.

Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Aviation
Everything vehicles and aircraft including photos and DIY fixes, 4 wheel adventures or just if you want to post your ride.

Farming & Rural Life
Farming topics and those living in rural America.

Food & Recipes
Have a good recipe or some cooking tips? Share it here with everyone.

Games, Jokes & Other Humor
Forum games and jokes for your enjoyment.

Health
Health issues and discussions.

Hobbies, Hunting, Fishing & Camping
What do you do for fun in your spare time? Hunting camping, Boating, Fishing or riding trails with your ATV.

House, Gardening & DIY Projects
Get some advice on fixing up that porch or other home projects. Note that all plumbing or heating related topics should be posted in the coal forums.

Money & Finance
Discussions on money, finance, stocks and markets.

Pets
Pet problems? Just want to share a story or picture of your pet? Post it here.

Pro Sports, Entertainment, Movies & TV
Professional sports , Entertainment news, TV shows and discussions about movies..

Technology
Computers, software, hardware digital video and images and other modern technology.

Travel, Adventure & Places of Interest
Travel discussion, places you have visited and weekend adventures.