Remember, the only way to really check how one of these boilers is running is to check it with a Dip-Stick. The fire should be a couple inches up off the grate and a couple inches down from the feed tube after it has been running for at least 5 minutes.
-Don
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- Stoker Coal Boiler: Gentleman Janitor GJ-5, Van Wert VA-600, Axeman Anderson130 X3.
- Hand Fed Coal Furnace: Harman SF3500 reduced down to 3 grates connected to its own plenum
- Coal Size/Type: Rice, Chestnut and whatever will fit through the door on the Harman
- Other Heating: Noth'in but COAL! Well, Maybe a little tiny bit of wood