Price of a bag of coal?

suki1964

Steel wrote: »

Coke might be ok for closed appliances but be careful for open fires. It takes a lot of wood to get it going and then burns very hot. Has been known to destroy metal grates.

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House coal can and will destroy a grate if the fire is not looked after.

Ashes need to be removed and not allowed to build up

We will get through at least two grates a year because there will always be one or two who wont clean the fire out and just pile more coal on top

King_Henrik

jeepjunkie wrote: »

Paying £15 for 50kg smokeless ovals delivered, same as last year central Scotland.

Hi, could you tell me who you buy these from? Have just bought a multi fuel stove in glasgow and need a good supplier of coals

scrimpin

Anybody got best price for Buxton derbyshire

jonewer

Paying £85 for 200kg of house coal.

This seems to be twice what some people are paying in other parts of the country. Amazingly, its still quite a bit less than half the price it is at the petrol station or Homebase......

[Deleted User]

Only the ill informed buy solid fuel from petrol stations and DIY sheds.

A._Badger

Deleted_User wrote: »

Only the ill informed buy solid fuel from petrol stations and DIY sheds.

I might have agreed with you were it not for the fact that I can get two 25kg sacks of Newflame for £20 from a local Jet station. My cheapest local coal merchant charges £11.45 each for the same size bag (though he does offer Taybrite at £10.25 per 25kg).

And it's not just the pre-packed premium. 50kg of loose Taybrite is the same as two 25kg pre-packs from the garage.

I think the moral is to shop around and keep your eyes open for bargains.

highrisklowreturn

What's the best coal to be burning in a muti-fuel burning stove then of both smokeless and smokey? Also, does smokeless coal burn for longer than smokey coal? I saw this claim on a bag in b/q.

P-J-D_2

I got two 10kg bags of "house coal" at fryers nursery for £6.50.. "special offer" lol Don't know of the quality.. how do you grade it?

A._Badger

highrisklowreturn wrote: »

What's the best coal to be burning in a muti-fuel burning stove then of both smokeless and smokey? Also, does smokeless coal burn for longer than smokey coal? I saw this claim on a bag in b/q.

That's almost an FAQ.

As someone said the other day, ordinary housecoal is not the right fuel for most stoves. In fact many stove makers will void the warranty if you use it. This is because it produces copious quantities of soot which clog the passageways and rapidly fill the chimney liner.

As to which smokeless fuel is best, it depends on your individual stove and how you drive it.

I've experimented with most of the commonly available fuels over the years and with my current stove (a Hunter 14) find Taybrite as good as most and the best value for money. But that's just me.

The thing to do is buy some sample bags from your coal merchant (check the Yellow Pages - a coal merchant will usually be the best place to go) and try several types until you find one that works best.

Some people do quite well with anthracite, which is mined, not manufactured, but I find it next to impossible to light and of very variable quality.

Hope that's some help.

consultant31

A._Badger wrote: »

I wouldn't call them cheap, but there's a wonderful galvanised steel device on the market caled a 'Tippy'. It lets you put hot ash in and take it outside to cool - no dust, no spills on the carpet.

In fact, I've just looked them up and they have a website which is http://www.tippyash.co.uk/AshCarriers.htm

As I say, they aren't cheap, but I imagine one would last a lifetime and mine has become a trusted friend!

Hope that helps.

Not likely! I use a Tippy bin and find they last about 3 years as they eventually burn through It is great though and does the job it's intended for.