Storage of Bituminous Coal Outside
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So I plan on buying some bit this summer for the next burn season. I will probably buy 2 tons because of how far I have to go to get it. How long can this stuff sit out in the elements and not break down? It will be under a shelter I plan on making this summer but I’m sure will get hit some with rain.
I mainly want it for the shoulder seasons to extend my burn times when burning wood. And the amount I am getting I assume will last 2-4 years.
I mainly want it for the shoulder seasons to extend my burn times when burning wood. And the amount I am getting I assume will last 2-4 years.
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Have you researched it?
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I could buy a ton but they don’t sell any less then that. It’s 85 bucks so I won’t be to mad if I don’t like it, and a buddy has a outside furnace and would take it if I don’t like it.
Are you worried about the mess or the smell?
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Both. It's nothing like anthracite. It reeks like tires on fire, the soot clogs the flue pipe, puff backs can be explosive and stink up your house, it requires a lot more attention and heat output peaks and troughs unlike anthracite that is quite steady. That's the good bad and ugly of it. I will say that some bit is better than others, maybe you'll get lucky lol.
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I will try and see if I can get a half ton. Were you mixing with wood or straight bit? I was planning on getting big chunks to throw in with the woodLightning wrote: ↑Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:26 pmBoth. It's nothing like anthracite. It reeks like tires on fire, the soot clogs the flue pipe, puff backs can be explosive and stink up your house, it requires a lot more attention and heat output peaks and troughs unlike anthracite that is quite steady. That's the good bad and ugly of it. I will say that some bit is better than others, maybe you'll get lucky lol.
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Lol give me a bit to look through all thathotblast1357 wrote: ↑Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:38 pmYear 2-Still Freezing
Hotblast Year 3
Hotblast Year 4
Here are 3 reasons not to burn bit.