Coal EZ Hopper Stoves
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Hadn't seen these before. Thought some folks might at least be interested in looking. I have no affiliation with them.
https://coalohio.com/coal-ez-hopper-stoves
https://coalohio.com/coal-ez-hopper-stoves
- freetown fred
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AND--thickness of steel used--don't like the look/length/ diameter of shaker handle. Although 5 yr. warranty sounds interesting.
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There have been a couple posts before on these. One was real positive, the other wasnt. At least thats my memory of them. I had one of the posts saved on my pute and lost it in a reboot.
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Just got a call from the gentleman selling these. Super nice fella. I forget his name, sorry...was hauling water when he called and I’m bad with names anyway and was having trouble hearing. I think I need a different case for this new fangled phone.
I think he said the mid-sized stove weighs nearly 400 lbs. and material is 3/16” plate, hopper 1/4” plate, if I’m not misrepresenting them with my bad memory.
I believe he said the makers had been making them for a long time, nearly 40 years I think he said. He said they have a reburn system, secondary air tubes, making them more efficient than older models.
I would like to see how heavy the grates are. Not sure if he’ll include a photo of the grates or not when he sends me additional pictures.
I think he said the mid-sized stove weighs nearly 400 lbs. and material is 3/16” plate, hopper 1/4” plate, if I’m not misrepresenting them with my bad memory.
I believe he said the makers had been making them for a long time, nearly 40 years I think he said. He said they have a reburn system, secondary air tubes, making them more efficient than older models.
I would like to see how heavy the grates are. Not sure if he’ll include a photo of the grates or not when he sends me additional pictures.
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I like the looks of the stoves in general, and for once the regulator is where it should be...or at least where most shoppers would like it to be.
It’s ok where they are on Hitzers and D.S. stoves too...just takes getting used to.
On these stoves, if a person was exposed to these stoves first, then you’d likely question why other makers placed their controls in such awkward places...like the side or rear. I’m sure some will point out the tear is out of view, but in tight spots against a hearth wall like I have it makes for getting into a tight spot. All three makers of these stoves have clean and plane looks to them and I like all three really. Plenty of options for people to make a choice from for their needs. That’s a good thing.
This stove may or may not have lighter material than others. I have an older wood stove that is made of thinner plate, unlike other wood stoves of the same period, and my stove is a heat throwing beast. Heats up faster, throws heat faster, but gets cold faster too. I would also mention that most of the box circulator stoves of yesteryear, like Warm Mornings, Montgomery Wards, and many more, etc., and even those sold today at the local TSC, they were and are super thin sheet metal above the grates. My neighbor has an old Sears and Roebuck circulator like this and I’m going to nab it from him if he ever wants to sell it on the cheap...just so I can tear it apart and examine it. Lol!
I think these stoves have a good price point too compared to others I’ve seen. To me that makes it somewhat easier for people to get into a coal stove and this hobby we all enjoy and...
...it’s good for coal. Our mines and miners, whether it’s anthracite mining or 24” vein bituminous...those folks need a way to make a living too. I’m not a miner...but my grandpa was, and that’s my heritage. I want to support them...and I’m well aware of some of the mining health risks and so are those folks. They still have to live and provide for their families. Off my soap box now. Lol!
It’s ok where they are on Hitzers and D.S. stoves too...just takes getting used to.
On these stoves, if a person was exposed to these stoves first, then you’d likely question why other makers placed their controls in such awkward places...like the side or rear. I’m sure some will point out the tear is out of view, but in tight spots against a hearth wall like I have it makes for getting into a tight spot. All three makers of these stoves have clean and plane looks to them and I like all three really. Plenty of options for people to make a choice from for their needs. That’s a good thing.
This stove may or may not have lighter material than others. I have an older wood stove that is made of thinner plate, unlike other wood stoves of the same period, and my stove is a heat throwing beast. Heats up faster, throws heat faster, but gets cold faster too. I would also mention that most of the box circulator stoves of yesteryear, like Warm Mornings, Montgomery Wards, and many more, etc., and even those sold today at the local TSC, they were and are super thin sheet metal above the grates. My neighbor has an old Sears and Roebuck circulator like this and I’m going to nab it from him if he ever wants to sell it on the cheap...just so I can tear it apart and examine it. Lol!
I think these stoves have a good price point too compared to others I’ve seen. To me that makes it somewhat easier for people to get into a coal stove and this hobby we all enjoy and...
...it’s good for coal. Our mines and miners, whether it’s anthracite mining or 24” vein bituminous...those folks need a way to make a living too. I’m not a miner...but my grandpa was, and that’s my heritage. I want to support them...and I’m well aware of some of the mining health risks and so are those folks. They still have to live and provide for their families. Off my soap box now. Lol!
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I like the look of the 25c. I like the gravity feed feature and the long, conveniently placed shaker handle. The control center looks a little like an electric range though. Couldn't find any images of what the inside looks like but I'm guessing it's fire brick lined. I also wonder about the grate design and how well it will stand up.
The Chubby throws more heat and its cast firepot and grate system is pretty bullet proof (I'm pretty sure my firepot is > 40 years old). I also prefer the Chubby's simple charm .... plain but fancy.
The Chubby throws more heat and its cast firepot and grate system is pretty bullet proof (I'm pretty sure my firepot is > 40 years old). I also prefer the Chubby's simple charm .... plain but fancy.
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-Nick Schwartz is the name of the fella I’ve been talking with and he gave me permission to post these photo’s.
Thanks, Nick!
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Hoytman, don't they just blow up the mountains and scoop off the coal nowadays?Hoytman wrote: ↑Thu. Sep. 12, 2019 1:25 amI like the looks of the stoves in general, and for once the regulator is where it should be...or at least where most shoppers would like it to be.
It’s ok where they are on Hitzers and D.S. stoves too...just takes getting used to.
On these stoves, if a person was exposed to these stoves first, then you’d likely question why other makers placed their controls in such awkward places...like the side or rear. I’m sure some will point out the tear is out of view, but in tight spots against a hearth wall like I have it makes for getting into a tight spot. All three makers of these stoves have clean and plane looks to them and I like all three really. Plenty of options for people to make a choice from for their needs. That’s a good thing.
This stove may or may not have lighter material than others. I have an older wood stove that is made of thinner plate, unlike other wood stoves of the same period, and my stove is a heat throwing beast. Heats up faster, throws heat faster, but gets cold faster too. I would also mention that most of the box circulator stoves of yesteryear, like Warm Mornings, Montgomery Wards, and many more, etc., and even those sold today at the local TSC, they were and are super thin sheet metal above the grates. My neighbor has an old Sears and Roebuck circulator like this and I’m going to nab it from him if he ever wants to sell it on the cheap...just so I can tear it apart and examine it. Lol!
I think these stoves have a good price point too compared to others I’ve seen. To me that makes it somewhat easier for people to get into a coal stove and this hobby we all enjoy and...
...it’s good for coal. Our mines and miners, whether it’s anthracite mining or 24” vein bituminous...those folks need a way to make a living too. I’m not a miner...but my grandpa was, and that’s my heritage. I want to support them...and I’m well aware of some of the mining health risks and so are those folks. They still have to live and provide for their families. Off my soap box now. Lol!
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“Our mines and miners” was mentioned to cover actual deep mines, strip mines, and dead lifting. That pretty much covers it all, I think. Yes I know with regard to anthracite we’re not talking about a couple of those. Our bituminous friends need work too...and most of the world doesn’t seem to know this or care. There are likely ways to clean up emissions if some groups weren’t so intent on killing the industry and crushing the people. As soon as all those people are driven from their landsAND there homes and communities (and this is the biggest part of the discussion) someone is going to be buying vast tracts of land for cheap. Then watch what happens. It’ll likely come back full circle. Someone wants full control of what is in the ground and they want all of it.
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Looks like a hopper on the ground in picture six to me. These pictures were sent to me. I’m sure he’ll come along and post more pictures.
I would like to see some more close ups myself.
I would like to see some more close ups myself.