Shop heat....

[1990RangerinSK]

This might answer that question SK. There's a vent built into the fire door that I've always kept closed for burning wood.
I've never used coal in it but think this gives the coal a better oxygen supply up top in the fire box

So to adapt a wood burning stove to burn coal, you just have to increase the oxygen supply?

 

[1990RangerinSK]

I mean is he... A lady?

Cause a whoooooole Lotta stuff would start making sense.

Nope. Last time I went to the bathroom, I found indications that I'm male. I'd explain what evidence I have, but there are ladies present (and this forum is SUPPOSED to be G-rated!)

 

[sgtsandman]

So to adapt a wood burning stove to burn coal, you just have to increase the oxygen supply?

I think they are built heavier too to accommodate the higher heat output coal produces as well. It wouldn't be good if the fire burns through the floor of the stove.

 

[Curious Hound]

I think they are built heavier too to accommodate the higher heat output coal produces as well. It wouldn't be good if the fire burns through the floor of the stove.

Details, details

 

[ExploreNW]

Put coal in your woodstove and report back to us what happens

This is the worst thing that can happen

 

[Josh B]

So to adapt a wood burning stove to burn coal, you just have to increase the oxygen supply?

It was about 2007 when I set mine up, and I did a lot of research, so some of the information I found and still recall was on forums and such. The closest model they still show is this https://www.usstove.com/product/1800-sq-ft-coal-only-circulator-stove/ and there's a user manual there, but it doesn't really explain the use of the door vents. The front bottom of the firebox has a vent connected to a knob that adjusts it, and that's the only one I've ever used. The knob has a thermostat that can be fully open while it's heating up, and slowly closes as it gets hotter, very nice to have. All I can remember about the door vents and burning coals connections must have come from a forum or something similar.

That thing's heavy too, weighs about 250 pounds, has a firebox inner, and metal cover outer all around(even when it's hot a kid could touch it and not get burned). Mine's up on blocks about 7 inches off the floor

Also all I've ever used in it is wood, and their descriptions of its use have changed since then. likely due to regulations

 

[Dirtman]

Fire goes in the toilet!

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Is that the new style dirtman bidet?

Fire goes in the toilet!

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[Grumpaw]

I've heard of someone having/being a "flaming asshole", but now that there is real proof !!!
Grumpaw

 

[Grumpaw]

Is that the new style dirtman bidet?

I think that's Dirtmans potty after his hot dog/cheese taco omelet from yesterday.

Grumpaw

 

[sgtsandman]

Fire goes in the toilet!

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Someone needs to back off on the peppers...

 

[Everlearn]

I have a 2000 sq ft shop in a warehouse with 12 ft ceilings. It’s 50 yrs old, cinder block with a flat roof. Zero insulation. The only thing that works for me are propane radiant heaters. I have 4 120 lb propane tanks, each fitted with a dual head unit from harbor freight. I can run as many as I need, but it’s rarely more than 2. I just move them around to where I’m working. They’re crazy efficient compared to everything else. I have a large shop fan that I aim at the ceiling on low, circulates the heat down from the rafters. One of them I have aimed at a 4x8 ft piece of 1/4” steel plate I salvaged which is leaning against a block wall. It makes a great radiant heater amplifier. All was about $700 for tanks n heads. There’s a welding shop a block away that delivers fresh tanks no charge but for the fill.

 

[Josh B]

I have a 2000 sq ft shop in a warehouse with 12 ft ceilings. It’s 50 yrs old, cinder block with a flat roof. Zero insulation. The only thing that works for me are propane radiant heaters. I have 4 120 lb propane tanks, each fitted with a dual head unit from harbor freight. I can run as many as I need, but it’s rarely more than 2. I just move them around to where I’m working. They’re crazy efficient compared to everything else. I have a large shop fan that I aim at the ceiling on low, circulates the heat down from the rafters. One of them I have aimed at a 4x8 ft piece of 1/4” steel plate I salvaged which is leaning against a block wall. It makes a great radiant heater amplifier. All was about $700 for tanks n heads. There’s a welding shop a block away that delivers fresh tanks no charge but for the fill.

How long do those bottles last? A 25 gallon bottle here cost $75 to fill. This is the first year I didn't use wood, and between the propane and the electricity it's not only much colder, it's expensive as hell

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

I have a 2000 sq ft shop in a warehouse with 12 ft ceilings. It’s 50 yrs old, cinder block with a flat roof. Zero insulation. The only thing that works for me are propane radiant heaters. I have 4 120 lb propane tanks, each fitted with a dual head unit from harbor freight. I can run as many as I need, but it’s rarely more than 2. I just move them around to where I’m working. They’re crazy efficient compared to everything else. I have a large shop fan that I aim at the ceiling on low, circulates the heat down from the rafters. One of them I have aimed at a 4x8 ft piece of 1/4” steel plate I salvaged which is leaning against a block wall. It makes a great radiant heater amplifier. All was about $700 for tanks n heads. There’s a welding shop a block away that delivers fresh tanks no charge but for the fill.

I'll give you tree fiddy right now

 

[Dirtman]

DAMN YOU!!! STOP GIVIN THAT LOCH NESS MONSTAH ABOUT TREE FIDDY! HE AINT NEVER GONNA GO AWAY YOU KEEP GIVIN HIM TREE FIDDY!