How Much Coal to Buy
My Harman TLC 2000 stove was installed last week in the basement of my 1800 sq ft cape.I am going to put a duct from the blower intake to the second floor and registers on the first floor into the basement.There is an open staircase from the 1st to the 2nd floor. I am wondering how much coal I should buy to get me all the way through to spring. I am in NW N.J. Thanks,Chris
I also have a TLC 2000 in a home roughly the size of yours. (2200SF split entry ranch) but just one floor above the stove.
I burn through just under 2 tons of Blaschak nut coal each year, which keeps the house between 68*-70* pretty uniformly. I'm not sure how much harder it is to heat a cape style home but I would guess you'd be pretty safe with maybe 3 tons?
(Buy more if you can afford it as it wont go bad & you can always use it the following winter)
Good Luck & welcome!
I burn through just under 2 tons of Blaschak nut coal each year, which keeps the house between 68*-70* pretty uniformly. I'm not sure how much harder it is to heat a cape style home but I would guess you'd be pretty safe with maybe 3 tons?
(Buy more if you can afford it as it wont go bad & you can always use it the following winter)
Good Luck & welcome!
Probably about 800 gallions but I also heat my hot water with it. Wow,talk about quick replies,this place is great. I was just taking a break from mixing cement for my coal bin and thought I would check in. I didn't expect a reply so soon. Thanks,Chris
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Devils coal usage is very low. You'll need about 4 tons. If you intend on using it exclusively I'd get at least 5.
After reading all the other members coal usage, I agree Richard. But.......that is the actual amount I use each year & my house is over 30 years old with just normal insulation, so I can't explain it myself?? (maybe it's because we are in a sheltered bowl & well protected from the wind??)Richard S. wrote:Devils coal usage is very low. You'll need about 4 tons. If you intend on using it exclusively I'd get at least 5.
I am Definitely not protected from the wind.Our house sits on top of a hill and the wind never stops. It's nice in the summer though,we've only had the AC on 4or 5 days so far.What size coal do you guys recomend for a first timer? I was thinking nut size mostly because it will be harder to dump the fire while shaking.Harmon recomends pea or nut. Chris
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The nut will be easier on your learning curve.
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I think him and the old lady walk around the house in snowsuits all winter long.Richard S. wrote:Devils coal usage is very low.
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Are you wearing your glasses when you check the thermostat?Nope....The house was pretty much 72* downstairs & 68-70* upstairs!