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Got my hands on some huge pieces of coal
« on: November 02, 2014, 08:24:04 AM »
As you can see in the pic, they are big.  Anyone have any advice on how big of pieces I should break them into?  I have never burned coal before and want to use this on bitter cold days mixed with some wood.  They are heavy!  I hope a sledgehammer will bust em into decent sized pieces.  Anyone?   :)
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Re: Got my hands on some huge pieces of coal
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2014, 09:13:48 AM »
keep it out of the sun ...don't use it cold ..it sweats!  brick size......
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Re: Got my hands on some huge pieces of coal
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2014, 10:57:21 AM »
Thanks for the info.  I had no idea.  I will take it in and store it.   :)
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Re: Got my hands on some huge pieces of coal
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2014, 01:02:16 PM »
Out of curiosity, why not leave it out in the sun?
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Re: Got my hands on some huge pieces of coal
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2014, 01:54:39 PM »
de grades ...it turns tan/looses "power" so to say  ...those pics above  look like it got some sun... that's the word from my dealer ...then agin we have sun 24hrs a day..... here is some good info  http://www.city-data.com/forum/house/534363-keeping-coal-burning-coal-stove.html     I would be more worried about "cold coal"  and the sweating...
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