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From February 2021 all pre-packaged bituminous house coal and wood sold in single units that have a moisture content of more than 20% will be banned. The government hopes the ban will encourage owners of stoves and open fires to move to ‘cleaner’ alternatives such as low sulphur smokeless fuels and dried wood.
Will I still be able to buy smokeless coal?
There is no need for people to stop burning solid fuels, it is about burning the right products to tackle air pollution. These measures do not mean the end of cosy fires. Smokeless fuels are available to buy from our site now. If customers have stock of House Coal after May 2021 they can still burn it.
Is smokeless coal being banned in UK?
The sale of coal for domestic use will be banned by 2023 the government will announce, in its bid to combat air pollution. Ministers will also pledge to phase out the sale of wet (or unseasoned) wood as well as coal from 2021 onwards, in a move they say will help clean up England’s air quality.
Can I still burn smokeless coal in a stove?
A fire of both smokeless coal and firewood will also burn hotter for longer. Unless specifically stated in your manufacturer’s guide, avoid using house coal in your stove. It burns at a much higher temperature that may cause damage and the smoke will blacken your stove’s glass.
Is smokeless coal bad for the environment?
Smokeless coal is a fuel that emits roughly less than 5 grams per hour of smoke when burnt. A common myth about smokeless fuel is that it is worse for the environment than other fuels, however, we can confirm smokeless fuel is a great fuel option for environmentally conscious households.
Will I be able to buy coal in 2021?
These rulings will mean that from 1st May 2021 you will not be able to buy prepacked house coal from any retail outlet such as supermarkets, garden centres, garages or as things stand, coal merchants. From April 2023 you will not be able to legally purchase traditional house coal from any source.
Which smokeless fuel is best?
Newheat. Newheat is a top-quality HETAS approved smokeless fuel briquette. The fuel has been developed mainly for use on multi-fuel stoves, but many customers have found that it can also be effectively used on open fires as well. This fuel can be safely used in smoke controlled areas.
What is the best smokeless coal?
Anthracite – Clean burning & efficient One of the most commonly burnt types of smokeless fuels used in UK homes today is anthracite – otherwise known as ‘hard coal’. As its alternative name suggests, anthracite is much harder and more compact than regular house coal.
Can you burn smokeless coal on an open fire?
Can you burn smokeless coal on an open fire? More good news – of course you can. Smokeless coal, like traditional coal, is designed to be used on open fires and will burn very efficiently in a grate or fireplace. For those in smoke control areas, smokeless fuels like smokeless coal may in fact be your only option.
What can I burn instead of coal?
Generally, seasoned wood is seen as the most environmentally-friendly fuel and therefore the one that is the most widely-reccommended. However, it’s important to use only dry wood, which should contain 20% moisture or less. Smokeless coal fuels will produce much less air pollution than regular “house coal”.
Can you burn smokeless coal and wood together?
We recommend that only smokeless coal and Ready to Burn kiln dried wood. The lack of moisture in the wood is crucial, so if you don’t use kiln dried wood always ensure that your firewood is well seasoned before burning it with coal.
What is the best smokeless coal for open fires?
Popular smokeless fuel for open fires includes: Loose Anthracite – Welsh anthracite in particular is a popular choice for open fires. Phurnacite – Phurnacite provides a long-lasting, steady release of heat. Supertherm – Supertherm is a fuel which is easy to light and creates little ash.
What burns hotter coal or wood?
Cleaning chimneys and stoves is important, and it adds to the cost of burning wood. Coal, in contrast, generates no creosote. Coal ignites at a temperature more than 100 degrees higher than wood, and it requires a hot bed of wood coals to get it started. Being far denser than wood, coal burns more steadily and longer.
What is the cleanest fuel to burn?
Why Natural Gas is the Clean Fuel of Choice Compared with some other fossil fuels, natural gas emits the least amount of carbon dioxide into the air when combusted — making natural gas the cleanest burning fossil fuel of all.
Is smokeless fuel better than coal?
Smokeless fuels can give up to a third more heat than normal house coal and can also burn for up to 40% longer. This means that they can burn hotter for longer, meaning you need to refuel your appliance less often. Less refuelling also means that smokeless fuels can be more cost effective than your normal house coal.
Is smokeless coal better than wood?
Smokeless fuel is a much safer alternative to smoke-producing fuel, particularly wet wood. Wood-burning open fires and stoves produce a range of toxic gases and particulate matter (PM) that can increase a person’s risk of developing heart and lung diseases.
Will coal be banned in Scotland?
The short answer is no. Recent press coverage has been triggered by the decision to ban the sale of house coal and wet wood in England. It has not been suggested for Scotland.
Will Homefire ovals be banned?
Please note the video mentions the ban comes into place on February 2021 but this is now changed to May 1st 2021. The good news is there is no need to stop burning any of the range of Homefire products. Find out more below.
Is it illegal to sell coal?
Burning at home, particularly with traditional house coal or wet wood, is a major source of the pollutant PM2. 5 – tiny particles which can enter the bloodstream and lodge in lungs and other organs. Sales of bagged traditional house coal and wet wood in units under 2m3 are now unlawful.
