But my question is comparing same size bit and Anthracite, I.E. nut, is if I used in the past 3 tons of Anthracite, would I expect to us approximately the same amount of bit?
Bit Usage Compared to Anthracite
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cntbill
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I know from my reading here that there seems to be quite a quality difference of various bit along with the size as well. So maybe too vague of a question?
But my question is comparing same size bit and Anthracite, I.E. nut, is if I used in the past 3 tons of Anthracite, would I expect to us approximately the same amount of bit?
But my question is comparing same size bit and Anthracite, I.E. nut, is if I used in the past 3 tons of Anthracite, would I expect to us approximately the same amount of bit?
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You would use more bit because that smoke not burned is good fuel.
Both fuels if air starved produce CO, so that is probably a draw.
If you burn it in the Florence it depends on how clean it burns.
Both fuels if air starved produce CO, so that is probably a draw.
If you burn it in the Florence it depends on how clean it burns.
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So really even if you go by BTU's per lb. there is just too many variables to make a good guess...franco b wrote:You would use more bit because that smoke not burned is good fuel.
Both fuels if air starved produce CO, so that is probably a draw.
If you burn it in the Florence it depends on how clean it burns.
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I burn bit coal, in a 1920’s boiler. It was made for that. I have burned anthracite in it also. My findings on them.. ant. Will burn you out of the house! And seems like heat is wasted. Instead of a long low slow burn like bit. Bit is half the price. And keeps me warm but not too warm! So I’m all for bit! Ps. Bit will always be a cranky fuel you just have to get used to the fluctuations with fines and stuff. Ant is always perfect chunks and ultimately reliable burning characteristics.
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dbsuz05,
Hey thanks for your response, but since last year when I posted the original question, I did try some bit in the Warm Morning, like your Burnham it was designed for it and worked very well and was a good learning experience for me. Only problem just a little too much smoke and odor for the neighborhood I am in as I didn't want the neighbors knocking on my door, so I use Ant for the season and that worked out very well in the Warm Morning as well. But this year I am in the process of setting up a EFM A-150. And again thanks for your response
Hey thanks for your response, but since last year when I posted the original question, I did try some bit in the Warm Morning, like your Burnham it was designed for it and worked very well and was a good learning experience for me. Only problem just a little too much smoke and odor for the neighborhood I am in as I didn't want the neighbors knocking on my door, so I use Ant for the season and that worked out very well in the Warm Morning as well. But this year I am in the process of setting up a EFM A-150. And again thanks for your response
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Some bituminous coal has more BTU's per lb. than anthracite. Less ash also.