
Santa brought me more than a stocking full of coal.

2 tons worth and Hercules first time at the helm.
Kids, [and newbies] please do not try this at home.

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Eugene wrote:Coal? Heating with coal? ...Yes, for years... Buying coal from a local mine?...From a local coal breaker [processing plant]...
Rudi wrote:I sure hope you are using a respirator when you are handling that coal. ...No, not necessary...The coal is washed as it flows down the chute into the trailer. It is soaking wet. The photo was taken while the trailer was draining off the excess water at home... It kinda makes sense since Pa was kinda heavily into anthracite coal right?...Anthracite it is, Rudi... Is that what you were hauling or bituminous coal?
Super A wrote:How long will that last in a typical winter? Al...I burn 6-9 tons per year.
Gary Dotson wrote:Dave, are you using a "stoker furnace"? Looks like stoker coal. ...Good eye, Gary...Yes, burn it in an EFM stoker... How expensive is a ton of coal, now days? ...$195 / ton...
Bob Perry wrote:"... and if we find that you exceeded the maximum tongue weight, you may get more coal for Christmas." ...Bob, no correct police here in this county...they've all been buried in the coal mines with the revenuers...LOL...
"Please don't throw me into the briar patch."Bob Perry wrote:"... and if we find that you exceeded the maximum tongue weight, you may get more coal for Christmas."
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