Bituminous coal
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Hello all, I decided to use bituminous coal rather than anthracite since its plentiful in these parts. I was wondering if bit coal creates creosote or not?
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Depending on the bit coal, soot can clog the stove pipe and possibly the chimney. It will also clog a screened chimney cap, if you have one. A symptom of this will be a loss of draft and/or more smoke rolling out the load door than usual while tending.
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Thanks, I figured as much cause this coal burns somewhat Smokey. I will keep an eye on it. Smoke has rolled out the loading door while tending since day one, I think maybe the baffle causes this but it seems to draft very well.
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I am going to be traveling through Eastern KY over Thanksgiving. Where might be a good place to get a couple feed bags of lump bit? I'd like some high volatile stuff for fire pit/basket/fireplace burning to mess around with. I'll be in Wilmore and on over to Louisville/Brandenburg area and then back to PA.
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I'm not sure, I purchased 2 tons from NFC coal tipple in Allen Kentucky just of US 23 highway. Maybe someone else will chime in with other locations.BunkerdCaddis wrote: ↑Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 10:17 pmI am going to be traveling through Eastern KY over Thanksgiving. Where might be a good place to get a couple feed bags of lump bit? I'd like some high volatile stuff for fire pit/basket/fireplace burning to mess around with. I'll be in Wilmore and on over to Louisville/Brandenburg area and then back to PA.
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I’m not aware of any places selling bit in the towns you mentioned. There are some mines in far eastern KY that you can buy it, but they would be a couple of hours east of the Wilmore/Lexington area.
There is a guy that sells bit up around Bedford KY off of I-71. I think the actual town is ironically called Sulpher. If you’re coming from PA you would likely come 71 to the Louisville area. Byrd Coal Yard is the name of the place. He sells it by the truck/trailer load. If you took a couple of 5gallon buckets with you he would likely let you pick out what you want.
If you are interested, DM me and I can get you his number.
There is a guy that sells bit up around Bedford KY off of I-71. I think the actual town is ironically called Sulpher. If you’re coming from PA you would likely come 71 to the Louisville area. Byrd Coal Yard is the name of the place. He sells it by the truck/trailer load. If you took a couple of 5gallon buckets with you he would likely let you pick out what you want.
If you are interested, DM me and I can get you his number.
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KY,
Sometimes we run thru Cincinnati but most often we take the "more scenic route" and use 64, so eastern KY is not out of the way. Looking for a local recommendation on a quality dealer for sure and someone who's willing to deal with a small amount.
Sometimes we run thru Cincinnati but most often we take the "more scenic route" and use 64, so eastern KY is not out of the way. Looking for a local recommendation on a quality dealer for sure and someone who's willing to deal with a small amount.
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There was a place in Louisa KY that sold lump bit coal. Louisa is just south of Ashland which you come through on 64.
It has been several years since I was there, but if I remember correctly, it was an aggregate company. Sold sand, crushed stone, etc.
Seems like the name was possibly Big Sandy Stone or something like that. It sits right on the Big Sandy River.
You might check them out. Good luck.
It has been several years since I was there, but if I remember correctly, it was an aggregate company. Sold sand, crushed stone, etc.
Seems like the name was possibly Big Sandy Stone or something like that. It sits right on the Big Sandy River.
You might check them out. Good luck.
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I live between Wilmore and Louisville, no one in this area sells coal. But I have 40 tons of good Bit stoker that I have burned in a coal grate in an open fireplace before with good results, I have pictures of it on here somewhere.
You are more than welcome to stop by on your way to Louisville and pick up some to take home if you wish, I'm sure I can spare several feed bags full. No Charge!
You are more than welcome to stop by on your way to Louisville and pick up some to take home if you wish, I'm sure I can spare several feed bags full. No Charge!
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bksaun, I'd enjoy the opportunity to make the acquaintance, check your PM's