FAQs
If you have a more specific question about coal, coal delivery or coal appliances, please do not hesitate to call 1-800-249-4483 or send us an Email.
▶ Do you have any schematics for a coal bin by any chance?
Why, yes actually. We do! Click here for a coal bin building plan.
▶ Heating Conversion Chart
| BTU | Unit | |
| Coal | 26,000,000 | 1 ton |
| Hard Wood | 26,000,000 | 1.3 chord |
| Oil | 26,000,000 | 188 gallons |
| Wood Pellets | 26,000,000 | 1.6 tons |
| Waste Oil | 26,000,000 | 208 gallons |
| Propane | 26,000,000 | 284 gallons |
| Natural Gas | 26,000,000 | 260 terms |
| Electricity | 26,000,000 | 7618 KwH |
| Sources: US Department of Energy & Biomass Energy Foundation | ||
▶ How large is the supply of coal in the United States?
Quality anthracite will be around for several hundred years.
▶ Where does our coal come from?
All of our coal comes from the USA in Eastern Pennsylvania. You can read about our coal.
▶ What is the conversion of BTU output to square footage for coal?
There is no good estimate as there are many variables that go into heating a home, but a rough estimate is approximately 50 BTU to 1 square foot.
▶ How big of a coal bin do I need to hold 1 ton of coal?
One ton of anthracite coal takes up approximately 40 cubic feet of space. Click here for coal bin plans.
▶ What are some advantages to burning coal?
- Coal has a long lasting burn time
- Coal is less work than wood
- Coal has the most efficient BTU output
- No creosote, which causes chimney fires
▶ What does my existing wood stove need to burn coal?
Shaker Grates and a Secondary Air Intake.
▶ What are the different sizes of coal?
