The Logwood Boiler

danzig · Post by **danzig** » Wed. Apr. 09, 2008 10:46 am

Does anybody have a marathon logwood boiler (wood/coal)? I currently have one (like it) and have been using it for one heating season. The model I have is the ycob36. This unit can be converted to a gravity feed unit in case of a power outage. The unit can burn 220lbs of coal. I am getting ready to heat my water with a domestic coil. I have hotwater baseboard heat. I am currently adding in floor radiant heat also. I am currently burning freeport bitominous coal. I will be getting some anthracite coal next season.

tucker11 · Post by **tucker11** » Wed. Feb. 10, 2010 3:27 pm

i have a YCOB 24...i have burned anthracite for two seasons now in upstate NY. It is sufficient enough for my 1500 sq.ft. home. I have radiant heat, also...in both the basement and first floor...No complaints so far...just wish I could find some cheaper coal in these neck of the woods...

bsdbpll · Post by **bsdbpll** » Mon. Aug. 19, 2019 3:29 pm

I have an old Logwood add-on AOB24. It has served me well for over 25 years. All that time I have burned wood in it but this year I would like to convert to Anthracite. Does anyone know if I need coal grates for that or if so where I might find some? Does anyone have experience burning coal in the AOB-24?

Post by **coaledsweat** » Mon. Aug. 19, 2019 3:40 pm

You will need coal grates to burn anthracite, do not attempt it without them.

bsdbpll · Post by **bsdbpll** » Fri. Aug. 23, 2019 10:33 am

My Manual for the Marathon Logwood AOB24 Add-on says I can burn wood or coal. Does anyone know how I could get coal grates for this unit?

lzaharis · Post by **lzaharis** » Sat. Aug. 24, 2019 9:09 am

Check with Duvall heating and cooling

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