Russo Stove, Need Help Burning Coal !!

barkersros31 · Post by **barkersros31** » Fri. Nov. 28, 2008 9:31 pm

Hello,
I just bought a Russo Wood/Coal stove a few months ago and have been burning wood just fine. Now I'm trying to use coal but I'm having a little trouble with it. I use the wood to form a nice bed of hot embers then I add some coal which seems to burn nicely when I try to add more coal it doesnt stay lit it dies out. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. When should I add more coal and how much? Should I keep the draft open or close it off? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Denise

Devil505 · Post by **Devil505** » Fri. Nov. 28, 2008 9:37 pm

Try this thread: How to Light a Hand Fired Coal Stove

Dallas · Post by **Dallas** » Mon. Dec. 01, 2008 8:00 pm

Also, see >> Another Newbee Checks in..

HeatKing · Post by **HeatKing** » Wed. Dec. 03, 2008 10:22 pm

I tried starting with a wood fire too, but the wood didn't burn hot enough for the coal to start. I now start with a half-bag of charcoal with some lighter gel. Once that is burning good, I add the coal. Hard to find charcoal at this time of the year, but Home Depot seems to be a good place to get it.