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?
- 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
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Hmm.... It might be worth a try.
Thanks, guys!
Thanks, guys!