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Storage of Bituminous Coal Outside

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 5:25 pm
by Jgib4
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.

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 5:29 pm
by Lightning
I forgot, have you tried bit coal?

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 5:50 pm
by Jgib4
Lightning wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 5:29 pm
I forgot, have you tried bit coal?
No

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:00 pm
by freetown fred
Have you researched it?

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:09 pm
by Lightning
I would highly suggest you try a few hundred pounds before committing to a few tons.

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:10 pm
by Jgib4
freetown fred wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:00 pm
Have you researched it?
As in how it burns or if it last in the weather?

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:12 pm
by Jgib4
Lightning wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:09 pm
I would highly suggest you try a few hundred pounds before committing to a few tons.
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?

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:26 pm
by Lightning
Jgib4 wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:12 pm
Are you worried about the mess or the smell?
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.

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:37 pm
by Jgib4
Lightning wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:26 pm
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.
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 wood

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:38 pm
by hotblast1357
Year 2-Still Freezing

Hotblast Year 3

Hotblast Year 4



Here are 3 reasons not to burn bit.

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:40 pm
by Jgib4
hotblast1357 wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:38 pm
Year 2-Still Freezing

Hotblast Year 3

Hotblast Year 4



Here are 3 reasons not to burn bit.
Lol give me a bit to look through all that 😬

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:50 pm
by Lightning
That'll keep ya busy for a while lol.

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:53 pm
by Jgib4
Lightning wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:50 pm
That'll keep ya busy for a while lol.
Slightly... I’m home with strep so I have time

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:56 pm
by Lightning
Jgib4 wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:53 pm
Slightly... I’m home with strep so I have time
Oh no! Good time to do some research then ;)

Re: Storage

Posted: Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 7:15 pm
by Jgib4
Lightning wrote:
Thu. Nov. 30, 2017 6:56 pm
Oh no! Good time to do some research then ;)
That’s what I was thinking