Veteran anthracite user to bit……

 
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Post by Bubbalowe » Wed. Nov. 02, 2022 10:16 am

Do you have neighbors and do you like them? Bit stinks and smokes, no sugar coating it. The price makes it attractive if it's an option.

 
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Post by Sylvesterd101 » Wed. Nov. 02, 2022 11:39 am

ive been testing some bit coal burning, and let me tell you, in my harman sf260 that i have always burned anthracite, this stuff is stinky, yellow, smokey, loves the neighbors siding regardless of wind direction. but it is cheaper. so if none of that bothers you, your good haha

 
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Post by BigBarney » Fri. Nov. 04, 2022 11:24 am

To burn bituminous coal you need a properly designed

boiler. I don't believe you will find any American made

units, most are European designs.



I have burned coal for 30+ years and tried many types of

coal and the best are bottom combustion with additional

secondary air and can have complete combustion.

BigBarney

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This is burning 100% bit coal,blue flame and low carbon exhaust.Also this is natural draft with no
electrical connection for a fan inducer.

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Post by Sylvesterd101 » Fri. Nov. 04, 2022 11:37 am

BigBarney wrote:
Fri. Nov. 04, 2022 11:24 am
To burn bituminous coal you need a properly designed

boiler. I don't believe you will find any American made

units, most are European designs.



I have burned coal for 30+ years and tried many types of

coal and the best are bottom combustion with additional

secondary air and can have complete combustion.

BigBarney
interesting, id love your input on your voted best models for burning bit

 
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Post by larryfoster » Sat. Nov. 19, 2022 10:29 am

All I ever used is bit.
What I found that works best for me is nut coal.
Gives me a nice even burn without a lot of "clinkers"

Once I started burning nut coal most of my problems went away.
And figuring out how to use my furnace.

I have better results with the air on the top door closed
I think air comes up around the front and back pieces from the bottom.

Most everybody here knows more than I do

 
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Post by wnycoalier » Fri. Dec. 02, 2022 9:12 am

Great discussion. Thanks all

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