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Title: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: waspy on 15 September 2009, 21:46:58

I was wondering how much coal is for a metric tonne.

Thank you

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: Stevie-blunder on 15 September 2009, 21:49:43

Ask Jeeves  :y

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: Nickbat on 15 September 2009, 21:54:36

Try here:

http://www.coals2u.co.uk/coal-merchants-cpl-coal-merchant?gclid=CPCcntm_9JwCFZ0U4wodVmZTkQ

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: waspy on 15 September 2009, 22:00:36

Thank you  :y :y :y

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: mantahatch on 16 September 2009, 07:49:34

Not coal but we do still burn logs on an open fire, 2-3 times a week during the winter. It is surprising how it keeps the gas bill down, and even the greens admit it is green friendly. especially as I collect old wood from work or anyone who has a fallen tree etc.
If burning wood like logs make sure it is at least 1 year old before burning. if offcuts from work etc make sure it is at least 2 years old before burning.
My favourite wood to burn is from an apple tree, really nice aroma.

And it really looks nice. And put's people in the mood if you no what I mean.  :D

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 September 2009, 08:44:27

We pay about 80 quid a ton for good coal (Russian)

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 16 September 2009, 09:01:30

Quote

Not coal but we do still burn logs on an open fire, 2-3 times a week during the winter. It is surprising how it keeps the gas bill down, and even the greens admit it is green friendly. especially as I collect old wood from work or anyone who has a fallen tree etc.
If burning wood like logs make sure it is at least 1 year old before burning. if offcuts from work etc make sure it is at least 2 years old before burning.
My favourite wood to burn is from an apple tree, really nice aroma.

And it really looks nice. And put's people in the mood if you no what I mean.  :D

You would have a never ending supply if you lived locally up here.  I know a tree surgeon that brings the days work home, chops it up and leavesit at the end of his drive free for collection.

He was even kind enought to cut a log into 6" thick disks for a poject I was trying many years ago and didnt charge me a penny.

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 September 2009, 09:14:28

Got a coal fire in the dining room but its only used at Christmas and for burning logs (wooden ones) ::)

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2009, 09:14:48

Can't remember what we pay for coal now (i'll have to check!) but have a huge log stack that has been growing all summer  8-)

Title: Re: Does anyone use a coal fire
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 16 September 2009, 14:11:50

I love domestic coal fires, but the best ones are in the firebox of a mainline steam locomotive, with 5 ton of the stuff behind you in a tender, on a very cold winters day :-* :-* :-* mmmmmmmmmmmmm :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* 8-) 8-)