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House Coal and Wet Wood are being banned because they give off high levels of smoke when burnt. Smokeless Coals (including Anthracite) and Kiln Dried Logs are NOT being banned.
Is smokeless coal going to be banned?
Coal Ban. Plans to phase out the sale of house coal and wet wood have been confirmed as part of the Governments plans to cut pollutants and improve air quality. Cleaner fuels such as Smokeless Coal and kiln-dried wood are recommended instead.
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.
Can you get smokeless coal?
Many people believe that smokeless coal is composed of nasty chemicals that allow it to boast the smoke-free effect. However, smokeless coal is manufactured from non-volatile materials including Anthracite that allows it to burn without releasing a thick cloud of smoke.
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.
How long does a 40 lb bag of coal last?
Specifications Specification Description Product Weight 40 lb. Product Length 30 in. Warranty 1 year Burn Time 30 hr.
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.
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?
Hog fuel – made up of dried waste wood material from forestry, these large chips contain around 11 per cent moisture, making them a very effective burning fuel. Briquettes – these log-shaped bricks are made from recycled waste wood which are much hotter, cleaner, and longer burning than traditional timber fuels.
What is the best smokeless coal for stoves?
Anthracite – Clean burning & efficient As its alternative name suggests, anthracite is much harder and more compact than regular house coal. It has a high carbon content and few impurities, which means it burns far cleaner than softer, dirtier coals too.
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.
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.
Is smokeless coal 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.
What is the best house coal?
Bituminous house coal is mined all over the world but Columbian coal is considered to be the best house coal available for domestic use. Mined exclusively in Columbian coalmines, our Columbian Group 2 coal is largely accepted to be the premium house coal on the market.
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.
Can I still use house coal?
If you have burnt household coal before but have not suffered an explosive flash, you will still damage the inside of your stove. The volatile smoke released by the coal can still catch fire and can burn for up to 30 minutes. For this reason, household coal should only be used on open fires.
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.
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.
