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Coal bunker
RTNI
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in N. Ireland
Hi,
I have a coal bunker like the one here and have noticed that now that I am down to the bottom of the bunker, the coal is not "falling" out of the spade flap and I am having to manually shovel the coal forward to the flap inside the bunker.
I was thinking of making some sort of a sloping platform to put inside the bunker that would channel the coal to the spade flap but I'm not sure if the weight of coal would just crush and break any wood arrangement that I could make. I also considered tilting the coal bunker with bricks etc, but the lip of the flap is right down at ground level so it would catch and not open/close.
Anyone any ideas how I can make the coal more "forthcoming" when I get down to the bottom of the bunker or suggest somewhere that I could get a tall bunker?
TIA,
Robin.
I have a coal bunker like the one here and have noticed that now that I am down to the bottom of the bunker, the coal is not "falling" out of the spade flap and I am having to manually shovel the coal forward to the flap inside the bunker.
I was thinking of making some sort of a sloping platform to put inside the bunker that would channel the coal to the spade flap but I'm not sure if the weight of coal would just crush and break any wood arrangement that I could make. I also considered tilting the coal bunker with bricks etc, but the lip of the flap is right down at ground level so it would catch and not open/close.
Anyone any ideas how I can make the coal more "forthcoming" when I get down to the bottom of the bunker or suggest somewhere that I could get a tall bunker?
TIA,
Robin.
Regards, Robin.
2011 MFW # 34Mortgage starting balance at Sept 09 - £127,224 on 30 year term. Currently balance approx £116,945 (Updated Jan '12)
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What about a platform underneath. Raise the front as well but raise the back more. Then the flap will clear the ground and the bunker will be tilted forward.
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Always the case with plastic coal bunkers.... maybe try putting more coal in it!0
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Golden_Anemone wrote: »What about a platform underneath. Raise the front as well but raise the back more. Then the flap will clear the ground and the bunker will be tilted forward.
Ah! Clever thinking! That is an idea- thanks!Regards, Robin.2011 MFW # 34
Mortgage starting balance at Sept 09 - £127,224 on 30 year term. Currently balance approx £116,945 (Updated Jan '12)
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warmhands.coldheart wrote: »Always the case with plastic coal bunkers.... maybe try putting more coal in it!
Was hoping not to need anymore coal this winter, but if this cold spell keeps up then I might just need to get some!!Regards, Robin.2011 MFW # 34
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I have this as well so my son put a shaft on the coal shovel so i can reach in and oh what a great job it is .~We are all going to hell and guess who Is driving the bus~*Norn Iron club Member 294* (Hi, we’ve had to remove part of your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE Forum Team)0
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