what kind of coal does this look like?

keegs · Post by **keegs** » Tue. Nov. 19, 2019 7:36 pm

Can't tell if this is stove or nut... your thoughts please.

Post by **StokerDon** » Tue. Nov. 19, 2019 7:48 pm

Pretty hard to tell but, there is some big pieces that could be Stove. There are also smaller pieces that look like Pea. Whatever it is, it doesn't seem to be well sized. If it was moved around a lot it might have started out as Stove and went down from there.

Are you sure it's Anthracite? It doesn't look very shiny.

-Don

keegs · Post by **keegs** » Tue. Nov. 19, 2019 7:57 pm

Thanks... Not sure the history. I think I see leaves in there ... maybe it's been kept outdoors?? My best guess is it's a mix but again not sure how/why it is what it is.

Post by **StokerDon** » Tue. Nov. 19, 2019 8:05 pm

It could be Range coal, which is a mix of 2 or more different sizes. Range coal was usually less expensive because it didn't need to be sized well.

Yup, there are a bunch of leaves in with it. If it was cheap (or free) and close by, I would go get it, if you can burn it in your stove.

-Don

Post by **coaledsweat** » Tue. Nov. 19, 2019 8:31 pm

It's customary to put something like a pack of Camels or a dollar bill (a C note if you want to showboat) for size reference. That would help gauge the actual size. I have similar load all pea, a few leaves, twigs and acorns add a little zest to the experience.

keegs · Post by **keegs** » Tue. Nov. 19, 2019 8:48 pm

It might have gotten away.... I asked him to keep me in mind if things change.

CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Thu. Nov. 21, 2019 11:20 pm

Up north it gotta be hard coal...
Done a lot of Shallow Suburban Mining...
Fair amount of outdoor recovery...
That is just the weather...
Just grab that stuff..

keegs · Post by **keegs** » Fri. Nov. 22, 2019 5:34 am

It got away. Too bad. It was free.

Hambden Bob · Post by **Hambden Bob** » Fri. Nov. 22, 2019 5:55 am

These Things Happen! Coal is very,very bad! Conversely,You are very,very good! You will scower the Planet to Save Others from this Scourge! Keep up the Good Work!!

CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Mon. Nov. 25, 2019 9:28 am

There will be others...
Next time just grab it...
It all burns...
I had 4 tons that got flooded on full moon tides...
Been there for 30 years...
Still burned...
Pretty colors from the salt too...

keegs · Post by **keegs** » Mon. Nov. 25, 2019 10:31 am

Yeah... bringing the trailer back home so I can respond quicker.

what kind of coal does this look like?

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