Nut coal for a stoker
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What brand is this unit? Most auger fed stoves will not use Nut coal.
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Yes, what Matt said, what machine are you running that runs Pea size? I have never heard of any auger fed stoker that would run on Nut size.
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From EricC's other thread, the unit he's talking about looks like a pretty serious boiler:
download/file.php?id=76881&t=1
However, I can't find any description of the stoker unit or auger that would help answer his question. Also, it would be good to know his general whereabouts to be able to suggest alternative coal suppliers. If nothing else, he might consider substituting (big) buck for pea if his other options are limited.
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download/file.php?id=76881&t=1
However, I can't find any description of the stoker unit or auger that would help answer his question. Also, it would be good to know his general whereabouts to be able to suggest alternative coal suppliers. If nothing else, he might consider substituting (big) buck for pea if his other options are limited.
Mike
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Which is this, Bituminous or Anthrastat?
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As discussed in that link, your best bets for burning anthracite in it are pea and buckwheat. If you can't get pea, look for buck. And if you get to the point of trying to run it on buck, you'll probably need to give it more air relative to running on pea.
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I've run nut in my Axeman. It will not flow to the auger throat without assistance but once it is in it works fine. I did have a chunk lodge in the auger and it gave me a little trouble when I switched back to pea. So yes it worked but required frequent attention to keep the transfer head full. It basically morphed into a hand fired unit on nut.
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Being Bituminous coal that he is burning changes the "common" wisdom of Anthracite...
Coal Size References are from non-existent to unavailable...
https://www.sizes.com/materials/coal_bituminous.htm
https://www.sizes.com/materials/anthracite.htm
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If it's bit coal, and not just a bit coal stoker, it would be good if somebody could clarify where the term "pea" came from, since pea doesn't show up in McG's bit sizing chart. In the link provided by the OP, member LsFarm (Greg) described in detail burning pea, buck and rice anthracite in a bit stoker of similar design.
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I’m located in southwestern Virginia. I talked around have found a different operation in McDowell County WV. Just have to find someone to haul it.
I did get some of the nut bit coal. It’s a blend of slack, stoker,and nut. I spoke to a friend and he said the nut coal will get broken up by the auger, even though it isn’t good for the auger. I was in a pinch and did have another choice. Thanks for the help. Anyone of other suppliers of stoker coal in SW VA?
I did get some of the nut bit coal. It’s a blend of slack, stoker,and nut. I spoke to a friend and he said the nut coal will get broken up by the auger, even though it isn’t good for the auger. I was in a pinch and did have another choice. Thanks for the help. Anyone of other suppliers of stoker coal in SW VA?