Direnzo Coal in Pottsville,PA
- tsb
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They gave a tour for forum members and they have a first class
processing plant. I have not tried their coal, but I would assume
it would be sized properly and clean. If your picking up yourself,
they are probably the closest to you.
processing plant. I have not tried their coal, but I would assume
it would be sized properly and clean. If your picking up yourself,
they are probably the closest to you.
- tsb
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I got 6.25 tons of Direnzo rice coal delivered by Mud's of Port Clinton.
It is really nice coal. The ash is clean and crunchy with almost no
unburned coal. The flame is a very hot and yellow with no fines
blowing out all the time. The price was a little higher than last year,
but worth it. I believe they have plenty of stock.
My load from Blaschak last year was awful. I though my stoker was
being pissy all year, but it turned out to be the crappy coal. There
were times that I ran the ash through twice to see if I could use the
unburned coal. I won't get it again.
It is really nice coal. The ash is clean and crunchy with almost no
unburned coal. The flame is a very hot and yellow with no fines
blowing out all the time. The price was a little higher than last year,
but worth it. I believe they have plenty of stock.
My load from Blaschak last year was awful. I though my stoker was
being pissy all year, but it turned out to be the crappy coal. There
were times that I ran the ash through twice to see if I could use the
unburned coal. I won't get it again.
- Joeski
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tsb wrote:I got 6.25 tons of Direnzo rice coal delivered by Mud's of Port Clinton.
It is really nice coal. The ash is clean and crunchy with almost no
unburned coal. The flame is a very hot and yellow with no fines
blowing out all the time. The price was a little higher than last year,
but worth it. I believe they have plenty of stock.
My load from Blaschak last year was awful. I though my stoker was
being pissy all year, but it turned out to be the crappy coal. There
were times that I ran the ash through twice to see if I could use the
unburned coal.How do you go about doing that because since I'm a newbie I'd like to try that but only in the spring when I'm not dealing with single digits. I won't get it again.
- Dennis
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I'm just 10 miles south/east of you,I'm looking for a new supplier and picked up 600 lbs-50%/50% nut and stove of Blaschak seems and seems ok,much easier than shaking UAE.How much was the coal you got
- Wiz
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Joe...it's more of a pain in the butt then its worth. Make yourself a wire screen box, screen to be sized little smaller then your coal. Dump ash on screen and start panning for unburnt black diamonds.Joeski wrote:tsb wrote:I got 6.25 tons of Direnzo rice coal delivered by Mud's of Port Clinton.
It is really nice coal. The ash is clean and crunchy with almost no
unburned coal. The flame is a very hot and yellow with no fines
blowing out all the time. The price was a little higher than last year,
but worth it. I believe they have plenty of stock.
My load from Blaschak last year was awful. I though my stoker was
being pissy all year, but it turned out to be the crappy coal. There
were times that I ran the ash through twice to see if I could use the
unburned coal.How do you go about doing that because since I'm a newbie I'd like to try that but only in the spring when I'm not dealing with single digits. I won't get it again.
- Joeski
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Thanks Wiz. I don't know if I could do this all the time but it is worth trying once to see how much I might get and how ( never mind I just got an idea>>> I'll make the boy do it to see if I can get some labor out of him.) Next time I see him playing a video game I'll have him play black diamond panning.Wiz wrote:Joe...it's more of a pain in the butt then its worth. Make yourself a wire screen box, screen to be sized little smaller then your coal. Dump ash on screen and start panning for unburnt black diamonds.Joeski wrote:
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dry screening like that,he ought to wear a dust mask
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I believe they buy from various stripping contractors in their area. If you are considering buying some, I'm sure they would be happy to answer your questions.
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This is the answer that I got from them last time I asked.Rob R. wrote:I believe they buy from various stripping contractors in their area.
I'm currently burning DeRenzo nut and was burning their stove size. Nothing but good things to say about this years supply. Burns strong ,clean, low ash and I have had no problems keeping the house comfy.
I have a Keystoker model 250 warm air furnace and will only burn rice coal from Direnzo Coal Company. Last year the cost was $200 a ton plus a delivery charge if you didn't pick it up yourself ("the price is the same now"' I called today. Before I started using Direnzo I tried 3 different suppliers that I will not use again due to real bad dust issues from one Company and vary poor burn issues ( Both from rice coal that produced RED ASH, causing my furnace to go out a lot. Sure the other 3 Coal Companies I used were20 to 25% cheaper but caused dust issues, problems keeping my furnace operating efficiently and when I switched to Direnzo Coal with my thermostat set at 68 degrees I used much less coal. Sure one might say its more money but then again I've heard of higher prices today. MY OPPINION- The best rice coal in the area regarding every issue I can think of. Most of all it burns cleaner than any other coal I have burned which keeps my furnace problem free. I have my furnace cleaned by a professorial once a year and he even said there was a difference after I switched and asked me where I bought the last coal from.
Best Regards,
wcb332
Best Regards,
wcb332
- MATTHEW D.
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The price is NOT the same as last year. Current price for rice coal at DiRenzo Coal Co. is $180.00/ton. Call DiRenzo Coal directly for current prices 570 544-4743. Thankswcb332 wrote:I have a Keystoker model 250 warm air furnace and will only burn rice coal from Direnzo Coal Company. Last year the cost was $200 a ton plus a delivery charge if you didn't pick it up yourself ("the price is the same now"' I called today. Before I started using Direnzo I tried 3 different suppliers that I will not use again due to real bad dust issues from one Company and vary poor burn issues ( Both from rice coal that produced RED ASH, causing my furnace to go out a lot. Sure the other 3 Coal Companies I used were20 to 25% cheaper but caused dust issues, problems keeping my furnace operating efficiently and when I switched to Direnzo Coal with my thermostat set at 68 degrees I used much less coal. Sure one might say its more money but then again I've heard of higher prices today. MY OPPINION- The best rice coal in the area regarding every issue I can think of. Most of all it burns cleaner than any other coal I have burned which keeps my furnace problem free. I have my furnace cleaned by a professorial once a year and he even said there was a difference after I switched and asked me where I bought the last coal from.
Best Regards,
wcb332
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Don't be afraid of any sizing or quality issues, then run a first class operation. If price is your sole purchase requirement, then you are missing the entire point. My suggestion is to try a little from elsewhere first, THEN you will appreciate what low ash, high BTU output really is. I never burned UAE, but after 46 years of coal burning I do surely know burn characteristics. Check out Gale Mining also. Excellent quality, great service. If you think blending of coals isn't a good idea, better not drink a glass of OJ, milk, or any other product. Quality and consistency win EVERY SINGLE TIME.