Been Cold, Getting Low!!!

WNY · Post by **WNY** » Sun. Feb. 06, 2011 8:40 am

Well, about 3/4 of a ton left. We have gone thru about 4 ton since the First of Nov. Will be getting another 3 ton this week.

But, thats running 2 stoves to heat this big old house. My Keystoker and Hyfire. So, a around a ton a month, maybe a little more.

2001Sierra · Post by **2001Sierra** » Tue. Feb. 08, 2011 9:32 pm

I have coworkers in my shop with $700.00 or $600.00 per month heating bills, that would bowl me over. The family room is 78, the upstairs 65 to 68, and the garage is in the 60's and I have not even used the $900.00 worth of coal I bought

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Tue. Feb. 08, 2011 10:19 pm

I will have used 3 Ton of nut come the end of Feb & will get another 3 Ton delivered then--It'll give me a good start for next year. It's been a long, cold friggin winter--I lit up the first part of Oct.--yea, that $700.00 a month would make me cringe too

Useing a hand fired, heating a 2500 sq 200 yr old farmhouse--I'm a happy, toasty camper

--$230.00 a ton then---$230.00 a ton now

cabinover · Post by **cabinover** » Wed. Feb. 09, 2011 7:52 am

Since mid October to Monday I've used right around 4 tons. Waiting for my 3 ton load to be delivered today or tomorrow. That puts me at about 1ton/month for 72° day and night and all the hot water we can use.

Right now we've burnt $1150.00 with a projected 'nother ton and a half coming in at $420.00

That will be $1600.00 compared to $2600.00 for Propane two years ago. Of course I still have to subtract the summer LP usage for clothes drying and hot water but even if that comes to $400.00 I'm still way more comfortable in my house than with LP, heating my garage, and saving a grand to boot.

Lee1 · Post by **Lee1** » Wed. Feb. 09, 2011 9:53 am

Started first wk of Nov. just finished 2.5 tons. Heating 1900 sq ft. Will save 1000 dollars this year versus oil!

samler17 · Post by **samler17** » Wed. Feb. 09, 2011 10:04 am

Were not as cold a you guys up north but I just got my 3rd ton delivered last friday. Hoping this is my last.

Stoked · Post by **Stoked** » Wed. Feb. 09, 2011 11:55 am

Went through about 3 tons out of a total of 4.5. So... 4.5 * $150/ton = $675 + Gas to the breaker and back i'll say $25 to make it an even $700. Much better than 2 years ago when I went through near $2000 worth of oil and my house wasn't nearly as warm or comfortable.

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Wed. Feb. 09, 2011 12:00 pm

I'm not sure how much coal I've used, but I know with oil at $3.35 a gallon here I'm happy as heck I'm off that juice!

wlape3 · Post by **wlape3** » Wed. Feb. 09, 2011 12:26 pm

So far I've burned just about 3 tons and some change since early October heating 2,500 sf of living space and my 1200 sf basement. Usually, I burn about 4-4.5 tons a season since moving back to NY. That's a little more than twice what I was using when I lvived in SEPA. As this winter is colder thn the last few I expect I'll use close to 5 tons for the current season.

33Canuck · Post by **33Canuck** » Thu. Feb. 10, 2011 3:09 pm

I just ran through my first 2 1/2 tons but wasn't running till end of November, got another 2 ton delivered should get me through just fine, love the constant 70's in the house and so doesn't the OL

WNY · Post by **WNY** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 7:47 am

Yippie! Just got my 3 ton last night....! I feel better now, I probably had about a week or so left!Should make thru March now!

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 8:03 am

WNY wrote: had about a week or so left!

That's cutting it close! I'm glad you're all set now.

Geepers, you people in upstate NY are having a hellofa winter. Generally it's about the same or a bit colder here in Maine, but this year you started getting cold sooner and have simply had a nasty year so far. Maybe an early Spring will even things out. I just looked in todays paper. We are very close to "normal" for cold this season.

Poconoeagle · Post by **Poconoeagle** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 10:36 am

COLD IS A RELATIVE THING

65 above zero:
Floridians and Arizonians turn on the heat.
People in Upstate New York plant gardens.

60 above zero:
Californians and Arizonians shiver uncontrollably.
People in Upstate New York sunbathe.

50 above zero:
Italian & English cars won't start.
People in Upstate New York drive with the windows down.

40 above zero:
Georgians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, and wool hats.
People in Upstate New York throw on a flannel shirt.

35 above zero:
New York city landlords finally turn up the heat.
People in Upstate New York have the last cookout before it gets cold.

20 above Zero:
People in Miami all die.
Upstate New Yorkers close the windows.

Zero:
Californians and Arizonians fly away to Southern Mexico.
People in Upstate New York get out their winter coats.

10 below zero:
Hollywood disintegrates.
The Girl Scouts in Upstate New York are selling cookies door to door.

20 below zero:
Washington DC runs out of hot air.
People in Upstate New York let the dogs sleep indoors.

30 below zero:
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.
Upstate New Yorkers get upset because they can't start the snow-mobile.

40 below zero:
ALL atomic motion stops.
People in Upstate New York start saying...'cold enough fer ya?'

50 below zero:
Hell freezes over.
Upstate New York public schools will open 2 hours late.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 12:39 pm

You know, for being from Penna--you've got a pretty good grip on life in NYS.

eelhc · Post by **eelhc** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 12:42 pm

http://www.weather.com/video/what-happens-to-boil ... --22-19419