Why not? If it has shaker grates, and can maintain decent draft to burn and keep the fire going, why not burn anthracite in a bit stove...say a "Standard Buck" ???
I've never looked into burning temps comparison....any thoughts?
Burning anthracite in bituminous stove?
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CoalisCoolxWarm
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I'm no expert... but I burn ant coal in a muti-fuel stove. If anything I PREFER to have the bypass air of a bit stove when burning ant. People use Florence bit stoves with anthracite quite often with a few simple modifications.
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If it has the ability to restrict over fire air and an introduce air under the grates it’s a go 
other wise it may be one and done but you’ll still get really long burns between cleanouts
other wise it may be one and done but you’ll still get really long burns between cleanouts-
CoalisCoolxWarm
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Hmm.... It might be worth a try.
Thanks, guys!
Thanks, guys!