How much coal in my lcc
- freetown fred
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Not really familiar with the stove but SOP is to the top of the fire bricks. J, the only stupid questions are the ones we don't ask!!!
- oliver power
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You beat me this time Fredfreetown fred wrote: ↑Sun. Feb. 04, 2018 7:08 pmNot really familiar with the stove but SOP is to the top of the fire bricks. J, the only stupid questions are the ones we don't ask!!!
- freetown fred
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If you're tending every 12 hrs--fill her up every time.
- dtzackus
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Depends on how much wood you start with. I typically get a good wood fire going and depending on how much wood is left, I typically can fit 2 - 5 gallon buckets filled with nut sized coal in the LCC for the 1st burn. That next morning, I shake a little and then top it off.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Matchlite charcoal works the best for starting up that is what keystoker recommends
- freetown fred
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A big +1 on the matchlight. No muss, no fuss.
- michaelanthony
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...sure wish the OP would show us pic's of his first fire!! It should be mandatory or he or she should be made to read the baro or mpd thread and then answer questions!
- freetown fred
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Looks real good from here J.
- michaelanthony
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Nice set up my friend. The blues would look much better about a foot higher...now fill that baby up! Looks like it could hold another bag or so
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I like the looks of that stove with the double windows. If you end out enjoying watching the fire like I did when i had a window stove, try some stove sized coal as it is prettier to watch.
In the "just in case" department and since your new with this, in case of an emergency overfire or other situation, the fire can be smothered with sand or ashes if you need to put it out. It shouldnt happen but that will give you something else to worry about
In the "just in case" department and since your new with this, in case of an emergency overfire or other situation, the fire can be smothered with sand or ashes if you need to put it out. It shouldnt happen but that will give you something else to worry about