Yes it got cold in our house too...
All the way down to 68*...
LOL...
May 15 is less than 30 days away...
Have to toughen them up before then...
I was a bit concerned about the outside chimney during the warmer weather...
She drafts just fine so far...
Been up to 60* outside...
Stove just loafs along at 225*...
Open the ash door up for 5 minutes if it is going to be cold at night...
And she is sitting at 350* in 15 minutes...
50 degrees and still burning
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CapeCoaler
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- Location: Cape Cod, MA
- Stoker Coal Boiler: want AA130
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: DS Machine BS#4, Harman MKII, Hitzer 503,...
- Coal Size/Type: Pea/Nut/Stove
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Bubbalowe
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- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Vigilant II 2310
- Baseburners & Antiques: Grodin Petite
- Other Heating: electric radiators until used boiler hook up
Reason for original post was how coal burners react in shoulder months. I've found burning wood more temperamental than coal when it is only cool outside. I guess the question is why aren't more people getting on the band wagon.
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CoalHeat
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- Location: Stillwater, New Jersey
- Stoker Coal Boiler: 1959 EFM 350
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Harman Magnafire Mark I
- Baseburners & Antiques: Sears Signal Oak 15 & Andes Kitchen Range
- Coal Size/Type: Rice and Chestnut
- Other Heating: Fisher Fireplace Insert
My handfed is still burning. When it got up around 70 outside the draft got a little lazy, plus I had the air vent only open 1/2 turn, just enough to keep the fire going.
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keegs
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- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Chubby (main floor)
- Coal Size/Type: nut
There are several factors one could consider in choosing which fuel to use during the shoulder months:
How well insulated and how large is the space being heated?
Does one require 24/7 heating or do heating demands fluctuate by hour of the day and the changing temps outside?
How readily can the temperature of the stove be regulated?
Is cost a factor in choosing which fuel to use?
One can choose to use both fuels under certain conditions.
Flexibility seems to be the key during shoulder months and I find wood fuel can be more flexible than coal with this particular stove and my skill at operating it.
How well insulated and how large is the space being heated?
Does one require 24/7 heating or do heating demands fluctuate by hour of the day and the changing temps outside?
How readily can the temperature of the stove be regulated?
Is cost a factor in choosing which fuel to use?
One can choose to use both fuels under certain conditions.
Flexibility seems to be the key during shoulder months and I find wood fuel can be more flexible than coal with this particular stove and my skill at operating it.