Coal burning stoves

Hi Tom,
Check out the latest in coal burning stoves here in maine. These will putpellet stoves to shame. Coal stoves have have greater burning times andoffer higher btu's per ton. I think your readers would like a comparisonstory. Check out a dealer in gouldsboro, downeast coal stoves. I have noconnection to them, I have been looking at a new stove and they have a greatsite and heating forum to get info on.
Thanks,
Mark P Legassey

Hi Mark,
It depends what you are comparing. I am familiar with the site and company.Coal is the least expensive fuel. It also is a fossil fuel and has ash thatis a little more of a disposal issue than woodash.What I like about pellets is the automatic feature. If you are at work allday, the system functions like a centralheating system, turning itself on and off with minimal user interface!If you want to deal with coal, that is fine. There is a little more usertime, but it is a fine fuel with some limitations.
There is no one answer for everyone. If there was, we would all be using it. I like spending my money with local Maine woods workers.
It is a free country and we can use whatever we wish. Best of luck with your choice!

Tom