[TheForge] coke vs. coal

[bohlb]

I burn coke due to the close proximity of my neighbors.  Getting it going 
initially took some major effort - including some failures - but is now 
pretty easy once I got the hang of it.  I use either paper and a little 
charcoal (initially a lot of smoke) or a propane torch and a little charcoal 
(almost no smoke).  Either way I start it, I get very little smell or smoke 
once it's going.  I buy my coke from a local farrier shop that sells it 
marble size by the sack.  What smoke I get seems to be mainly from 
impurities - metals (?) - mixed in with the coke.  Even that little bit of 
smoke (often greenish) generally disappears after a short while.  Once I get 
it going well, I can leave it for 15 minutes or longer without cranking the 
blower.

Bill
Littleton, CO


----- Original Message ----- 
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] coke vs. coal


> Don how is coke on smoke and smell?
> I know that my coal fire is a lot more neighbor friendly once it has coked 
> up.
>
> I have been thinking of coke or charcoal for just that reason.
>
> Mike Graf
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