E45. Amazing Fuel Saving Device for our Narrowboat multi fuel stove

[@DC-jb7oz]

The 5 thumbs down were from very rich people that could care less about saving money. Very informative video. Keep them coming and ignore the "thumbs down"

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Well said!

[@hharrison-parker1606]

I know this is two years ago now but what a great video and lovely couple too.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks

[@suee6835]

Hi Debbie. We thought you couldn't stand another night of our entertainment....We are awaiting our coal cage looks a good idea.🍷🍷

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I was hoping for a rematch and us boys beating the girls again 😂

[@bigfoot9911]

heyy what you get for Christmas ... "oh nuthin'..... just a 3,500°F coal fired stainless steel darlek !!!!" " whaaat did you say ? " ..... well it does help me with me piles on these cold winter nights , seasons greetings ,and a right nice new year

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Ha Ha love your interpretation of my chrizzy prezzy. I think many a ryte nyce pynt will be sunk New Years eve 🍺🍺 I'll have one for you👍

[@rogerbond7811]

Looks good. Better than packing the stove with firebricks or house bricks which I have done with my open fire in the front room. Great to have an open fire on cold Sunday afternoon, toasted muffins and crumpets for tea. So simple looks well made.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Yum, crumpets with lashings of real butter

[@alangoffin3599]

Brilliant idea thanks for the info

[@garynoble4320]

May I also say that your videos are just perfect relaxing entertainment. They are just so heartwarming

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

You are so kind

[@harleyjohnston9366]

Thanks again Mark for what looks like a wonderful idea. Saves me sitting down in front of the fire at some ungodly hour trying to resurrect the fire to keep us soft Aussies warm.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

bet it warm there?

[@harleyjohnston9366]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 after the hottest start to December on record(Western Australia), the weather since Christmas has been superb, high 20s to early 30s.

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Just bought one thanks to your review

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍

[@willdoherty6580]

Well done team, great video good product.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Much appreciated!

[@rogerbrown5558]

Every fire place should come with one, probably will soon. Hope he patented it well. Have a happy new year.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

he's applied for a patent

[@sandrapreston7016]

lisa and glen warner (on NUTSHELL) has one of these,,,they are wonderful people!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I do remember them saying they had ordered on👍

[@sandrapreston7016]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 i love their vids and adventures,,,,i am hitting the subscribe button on yours too,,very nice to meet you

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Sandra Preston Thanks, welcome aboard

[@FoxesAfloat]

Definitely going to give this a look. You know us lot from Yorkshire love to save the pennies 🤣

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Debbie always says the I'm so tight I squeak when I walk🤣

[@waynerosiesharman6073]

Would you like me to send you one? 😊🔥

[@stephenhughes2775]

Nice to see you guys back.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

thanks, didn't know we've been gone😳

[@Amileo350]

I have the same Morso squirrel and we use logs. Last year we had a builders bag of logs delivered cost £80. But they take up so much room under our car port. I think I will try some smokeless fuel in autumn after seeing this. Thanks

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

When we had a house we had a wood burner and always burnt wood it seemed that you was putting wood on every 45 mins

[@TheBoatingAdventure]

Stay warm folks, I can understand your excitement, I got a pair of waders, and a bilge pump switch for Christmas lol. Cheers Alan.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Wow, you must have been on Santa's nice list

[@amandadavies8039]

Well Deck Diaries That’s a good idea we use the same coat and paid 12 a bag we go to the local coal merchants now it’s the same cost only £7 a bag cut out the middle man x

[@fins59]

0:15 Nice green radio in the background, looks similar to my 1960's Eveready.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its a Roberts radio, a modern retro styled DAB radio

[@fins59]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 Nice, I've got got one of the old Roberts radios, great sound.

[@thekitowl]

What a great gadget. I do a similar thing using logs ( vertically ) in the corners of my stove & coal in the middle. The logs burn slower vertically & you use a lot less coal.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Great idea 👍

[@LUPUS1970]

Wow, that's such a clever but simple idea, certainly keeps the coal in order in the stove !! Also the savings add up substantially !! Great vlog as per usual

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

the simple ones are always the best

[@philipcuthbert8803]

Just like to ask where did you get fire tiles from

[@patriciacaracappa5229]

Merry Christmas! ❤️❤️🎄🎄❤️❤️

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Same to you!

[@billyontheboat]

Ok if you'r not wanting to heat a back boiler and the whole boat. We got another front grill so we can load the fire box. Also got those side feeders. Poor little squirrel has to work hard to keep us warm. Good vlog though, Merry Christmas to you both and happy boating for the new year.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We're all different, Debbie is always moaning she's cold and I'm always too hot 🥵

[@Catweazzle]

Another great vid, very informative and well presented by you both. My CoalCage arrived today and I can’t wait to start using it. Best regards😊

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobcarter5223]

Great tip. Wayne has got 50 he has just picked up from his manufacturer, he is going to post them on ebay. Mine is on its way.

[@hildahickey6964]

i love watching your videos

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks

[@jengaryadventurers4603]

Excellent post. Thx for this data.

[@ronbearman6783]

Hi guys Great little piece of kit could save quiet a few pounds over the year Have a great new year

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

hope so👍

[@MrGraysans]

Afternoon guys only found your channel recently and l find it most enjoyable to follow. I have always wanted a narrow boat but l think at 74 I’ve missed the boat as it were. We have a squirrel at home and on the strength of your video have ordered a coalcage, it would appear to be a very good idea. I think you ought to get some commission from this video as l imagine Mr Coalcage’s sales will rocket. May l take this opportunity to wish you both a very happy and prosperous new year. Graham xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks. I had a message from the chap who make these and he said he's had orders pouring in all morning. Im just glad I've been able to bring his product to a wider audience

[@jeremykamel9655]

It makes sense that it would burn more efficient and so use less fuel. Looks like a very sturdily built product.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

sturdy but so simple

[@johnlittle5891]

Great video, Love watching your vlogs all very informative, peace be the journey guys.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

thanks

[@traffordsfinest1137]

Most of the best ideas are simple ones, it looks like it could save a few pounds. Have a great New Year guys.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

hopefully it will

[@suee6835]

Happy and Healthy New year Mark and Debbie .🍷🍷

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Happy new year to you too

[@deborahhockley7958]

Sue Epton Happy New year to you and Malc so sorry we missed you at MK I was convinced you weren’t there 😳 my bad .. lotsa love Debbie x

[@kathyowens9901]

What an excellent idea! You guys are the greatest! Hopefully more fun videos ahead.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

thanks

[@susanmartin1779]

A Happy New Year to you too 🎄

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Happy new year

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

Lol money saved buys you more doggie bickis-happy new year and thank you so much for sharing your journeys with us 👏❤️❤️😁xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I'll tell the woofs that 👍

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

Hi Mark and Debbie, I hope you both had a great Christmas, and I wish you a happy new year. I hope to meet up with you both on the cut sometime in the future, Trevor,

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Ate too much, drank too much, spent too much, Ha Ha normal Christmas

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 I know those feelings. I think I had too many Goose Island, Bourbon Counties.. I had three different ones, the weakest being 13.5% middle 14.1% strongest 14.7% 23oz bottles and I drank all 3 Christmas day. LOL PS I was not driving for a change.

[@djsoulUK]

Great video again thanks! Useful info for my future venture.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

thanks

[@7000bass]

Excellent! What more can you say 😉Luvly couple, pleased to have been invited into your world. Subscribed 👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

cheers

[@ALifeFullofMeaning]

Great video! We haven’t heard of coal cage before and now we want one!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

we only stumbled across it on one of the facebook narrowboat groups. Happy new year guys

[@ALifeFullofMeaning]

Well Deck Diaries Happy New Year to you too!

[@ALifeFullofMeaning]

Just ordered one, Glenn is excited about trying it.

[@orsoncart1021]

Well Decked Diaries nice heads up for your fellow boaters. Must say I was expecting a begging video for coal like another nb channel does.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Cheer👍 haven't had to resort to begging yet 😂😂

[@orsoncart1021]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 one nb channel has done it each winter for a while now. Also do a video " I'm so unhappy " the pateron money will come flying in. Your soon be off that mud ditch and have a gin palace moored at Henley 😂😂😂 Happy New Year to you both.

[@valpage8221]

@@orsoncart1021 I use to follow his channel and donate but now have my doubts about him,and have unsubed from the channel. Won't be watching any more of his videos or donating.

[@1066graham]

Hi from australia happy new year your channel very good .I do like your down to earth presention keep up the good work

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks

[@gizmoinasia6080]

yeah great idea i dont live on board my boat full time but i agree any way you can reduce the amount of coal you use must be a great idea, thanks for the tip and keep the videos coming they are great, Happy New Year to you both and look forward to your next tip lol !!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

happy new year to you too

[@goofe.washington953]

You two are precious together.......Happy New Year to you, too. A fan from the U.S.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Happy new year to you too

[@robpgardens7592]

The potential heat energy released by burning a given volume of coal remains the same, although it may help contain a small fire and encourage all the coals to burn evenly. Will be interested to known how you get on with it long-term.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

the real test will be when the temp drops to freezing

[@davidneil1452]

Happy New Year Guys

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

same to you

[@lesleyjohnson7262]

Happy New Year from us!! We are stuck on the Marina at Pyrford, Woking Surrey. The river Thames is still red alert so we cannot start our continuous cruising until the river calms down. Fingers crossed it won’t be too long. Watch out for Demelza. Great vlogs. Might see you on the cut. 🤗🤗🤗 Lesley and Bob

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I know the feeling of being stuck, happened to us with the Nene, Hope you get underway soon👍

[@deborahhockley7958]

Lesley Johnson Happy New year to you too will certainly keep a look out for Demelza hope you get to start cruising soon thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Debbie

[@tunnel7]

Do them stoves keep the boat toastie cheers you two..

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

extremely warm

[@preston1960]

Good subject to put out there now of course. Love watching your vlogs, always very interesting !! A Happy New Year to you both.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Paul Burns Thanks Happy new year to you too

[@shannonweatherill5290]

Happy New Year!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Shannon Weatherill Happy new year to you too

[@islamentable1290]

Happy New Year to a precious couple! Will be on the Maccy and Peak Forest next June: thanks for you helping with the choice.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Happy new year to you too

[@susanjgordon6318]

Happy New Year from our family in Thailand 🎉🍾🥂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

สวัสดีปีใหม่ S̄wạs̄dī pī h̄ım̀

[@lynettecoates4272]

Another great item to have as a must have!! Never heard of this before!! Can you do some more videos of items you have come across that have helped you on your boat?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Will do!!

[@debbiecopening3407]

That is a right nice gadget! I bet it supports you figuring out the alchemy of sustaining the fire all night very well👍🏻😆 love the vlog as usual and Happy New Year you two! Love watching you two!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Debbie Copening Thanks, happy new year to you too

[@philipdoyle-allen6575]

Will try that one when we get our boat , happy new year to you both x

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

happy new year

[@shannonweatherill5290]

Markisms: Not a how too but how I do. Honey, does that make you a happy bunny?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Shannon Weatherill 😂

[@JimWattsHereNow]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year, to the loveliest couple on KZbin.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

You're to kind, Happy new year to you too

[@deborahhockley7958]

Jim Watts Thankyou so much and a Happy New Year to you too thankyou for taking the time to watch and comment.Debbie

[@georgelatham8003]

Happy new year and a safe one.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

same to you👍

[@Mark-ct5dh]

I thought this coal saver product is a great idea! It seems that the fire should be more efficient. Have you ever thought of getting a diesel fired stove. Narrow boat Experience is getting one. I would think this would be a great alternative to coal. One stove I know of is called a Reflex Stove, they also make stoves like yours that burns diesel.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

we have friends with a stove the same as our that runs on diesel and its fantastic but we like the flexibility of being able to forage for wood as well as using coal

[@Mark-ct5dh]

Thanks for your reply. You like your setup for heating the boat just fine. Love your VLOG’s

[@thecanucklehead7351]

Happy New Wossname peeps

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

backatcha

[@wheat041]

great video but it is 106 f here today in The Rock NSW oz happy new year stay warm

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

so I guess you wont be lighting a fire🔥😂😂

[@robtheplod]

Keep us posted on if your savings theory proves to be correct! Happy New Year to you both...

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I'll updated later in the year

[@hw476]

And a Very Happy and Cosy New Year to you. 👍😁

[@deborahhockley7958]

H W Happy New Year to you too thankyou for watching and taking the time to comment.Debbie

[@jiloute22]

It is the same principle as a hopper in a stove designed only for coal, as I understand you are going to make a good economy, coal is expensive in UK, I wish you a very happy year 2020, that all your wishes come true

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Happy new year to you too

[@williamsmith2919]

Very good information, I’ll shall look up coalcage. Happy new year. Best wishes. Xxx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Happy new year

[@waynerosiesharman6073]

Mark & Debbie this has to be my favourite vlog! 😉You two are so naturally entertaining and a joy to watch. Thank you! Looking forward to any updates. Happy New Year to you both!!

[@iamthekgb9625]

Happy New Year from Jacksonville, Florida (the river city)! Really enjoyed catching up on your channel and really enjoying the content with the 4 of you!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks, Happy new year to you too

[@peterlane1510]

Looks a great idea, hope it works in your favour 👍 Wishing you both a Happy & Healthy New Year 🎇

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

if it save me a couple of £ I'll be a happy Chappy

[@carycoombe3380]

Cool! I mean Hot!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

ha ha

[@pilpelet100]

Happy new year to you. Looking forward to your videos in 2020.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Happy new year to you too

[@claireseyeviewonredbubble]

Looking at the gaps each side of the coal cage, it makes me wonder if after the coals have died down to glowing, you could use tongs and place a loaf tin each side to bake bread?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Food for thought🤔

[@yt650]

I’d like to share with you some information given to me about 30 years ago when I built a home. I wanted a fireplace and the company/rep that designed the home said to me do you realize that every cubic foot of air going up the chimney carrying the smoke out carries heat with it. The smoke going up the chimney got its air from inside your home. This is air that you have all ready heated. The air that goes through the coal stove and up the chimney is replaced by cold air from outside seeping in every crack and crevice it can find. So then you must heat that cold air that just leaked in to your residence. The answer to that is to have an outside source of combustion air. So the air from the outdoors only can find its way into your coal stove via a ductwork probably three or 4 inches in diameter at the most. This can be regulated just like opening the door on the bottom of your coal stove now. So the bottom line was with the house I had a fireplace they got it combustion air from the top of our unheated garage. No combustion air was needed to make the fire burn unless I opened the door to the fireplace. Think about it for a while it makes a lot of sense. Additionally in the US what you were putting in that coal stove looks to be like briquettes not actually pieces of coal. I realize that they most likely ground up the call to a fine powder and then compressed it to a briquette. I live in Pennsylvania, coal country in the US and trust me that is not coal in the traditional sense.

[@tomcollier2444]

Actually it will do no harm to allow the fire to draw air from the room which itself is supplied fresh air via an appropriate ventilation system. In fact, here in Britain such a system is a legal safety requirement which should be installed and maintained by an approved trades person. Messing around with home made ducting could not only prove fatal, it could also void your insurance in the event of a fire. Blocking off a correctly vented room in favour of a ducting system as described here which can be 'shut off!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!! I implore EVERYONE reading this. DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM OF ANY HEATING APPLIANCE IN THE HOME, BOAT, CARAVAN ETC

[@yt650]

tom collier . I don’t think you understand the principle of this. The coal fire now is getting its combustion air heated air mind you from inside the residence. The air going up the chimney from combustion is replaced in the residence by cold air being sucked in from the outdoors. If your coal fire were to get its combustion air from outdoors, the heated air inside won’t go up the chimney. There is no interference with the ventilation you may have in the residence. You are simply supplying air for combustion from outside not inside. If you re-read my post you will understand there in no way are you compromising anything. It is apparent to me that you have little or no knowledge about how combustion takes place and what happens to the exhaust gases in this case. You were acting like this is a non-vented heating system, when in fact it is vented up a chimney to the outdoors. If you check the pellet stove you will find that many of them come with an option where you can supply an outdoor source of combustion air.

[@mikegriffin4657]

Good video and idea, but as some one mentioned doubtful if you run a back boiler with the fire where the coals and fire have to be touching the burning coals. Have a good New Year.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

probably right there

[@mikegriffin4657]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 Just wondered, how do you heat your boat other than the fire - any rads?.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

@@mikegriffin4657 We have a diesel boiler that heats 3 rads but very rarely use it

[@grahamwestgate1192]

Great idea guys, but I don’t think it’ll work in my diesel fired Morso Squirrel!!😆 Another great video, happy cruising and happy new year!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😂😂

[@richardfoote4518]

Happy New Year. You guys do interesting and fun videos

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Richard

[@robton007]

Brilliant product and idea...all the best for you for the new year... I am wondering,I watch a few other boat life videos and noticed in there's they have alot of dampness in the windows(condensation)...but it seems like you didn't have any! Do you get any at all...?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its all about keeping the boat warm and having windows open for ventilation, we do get a bit on wash days when we have damp washing hanging about but we just get the fire really hot and open more windows

[@dave1001]

It's a good idea however i think you burn more smokeless fuel than you need to anyway. I used to have a smokeless fuel heating system at home and once the fuel was a red glow i would turn all the vents down completely. Yes it may make your glass door black but boy it cuts down on fuel consumption so more money in your pocket

[@grahammills1149]

Happy new year to you both 🎄🍾

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

happy new year to you too

[@WeirontheMove]

Wow, I knew you and Scrooge had something in common. He was the one who said: "coal was costly, coal was momentary, there will be no more coal burnt today." Sound familiar? And at Christmas as well. I swear I saw the ghost of Christmas past behind you. Happy New Year to you, Mark, and to you, Domestos Debbie. X

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Weir on the Move i do miss my Great Grandfather Ebenezer, he may be gone but our family mantra lives on. What’s all this happy new year malarkey? Bar Humbug. On a serious note, hope you guys have great new year celebrations and all the best for 20/20

[@WeirontheMove]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 Great Grandfather...who are you trying to kid. You remember Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim like it was yesterday. Have a fab New Year and, to quote the great Vera Lynn, "We'll meet again." Enjoy the start of the new decade

[@jaapbruijn1300]

Nice information. Happy Newyear to you two and keep up the vids. I like them very much!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

thanks, happy new year to you too

[@tomtilley3162]

hope you had a great christmas happy new year to you both high 5 from skegness

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We did thanks you 👍

[@blakeyblake8061]

1 dislike from the bloke that sells u coal 😂😂😂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

ha ha, had to think about that one 😂

[@pauldooley756]

Maybe, if you can't beat them join them. Coal man selling coal cages 😒😉

[@leedavies3629]

Merry xmas happy new yr simple Devices always seem to work best that’s a good idea and it works nice one ✌️

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

happy new year

[@jackcampbell667]

Hi Mark & Debbie. Can you recommend a stove fan please? Have you done a video on stove fans? We have a 4kW Hamlet Hardy on board so needs to be fairly small.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We’ve had a cheap one from Aldi for 3 years

[@Peter-nv3wu]

Looks to be a good idea and from what you are saying, it works well but do you get less heat from the fire as a result of burning less coal ?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Slightly, which is good because most of the time it burns to hot

[@Peter-nv3wu]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 Interesting, I thought there would be a big drop. Can you control the heat output of the fire to some extent on the fire by thermostat, or does it not have one ? Have to admit that it's a simple but very good invention.

[@seoulkidd1]

Sweet , so any stove with a grate can burn coal

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

You’d need to check with the manufacturer as some are marketed as wood burners and some as multi fuel stoves

[@robinplumridge7698]

Best wishes to you both for New Year, don't know if it's down to your review for Coal Basket but after having plenty of stock on the Saturday eBay were down to one by Monday, I think you should be asking for comission.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

its says he's sold 38 in 24 hours, that good news for the chap who makes them 👍

[@Alan_AB]

Great video. We've just bought one. How do you feel about the Coalcage 4 yrs after this video was made?

[@Kev.Bailey]

Mark, what are the dimensions of the coalcage? I’ve got a multi fuel stove, but it’s only a small 4.5kW unit. I’m wondering if the cage will fit through the door. 😷🤔

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Here's their website www.coalcage.com

[@Kev.Bailey]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 one on the way! Thanks for the vid. 😊

[@getubelogin]

Do your coal saver side pieces sit on the bottom wire of your coal cage?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

If you mean the cast iron inserts that sit either side of the fire at 45 degrees to direct the coal, i have since removed them so the coal cage sits directly above the round riddle grate

[@emitt1]

Hello from Florida. I really enjoy your videos, and may I ask is that a Roberts radio I see over your right shoulder? Thanks.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

well spotted👍

[@alisongoodger1155]

Hello you two hope your both well. With this now being 2022 what’s your thoughts on the coal cage.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We still use it apart from the coldest of nights when the temperature drops below freezing, but I know some who couldn't get on with it

[@alisongoodger1155]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 thank you we have brought one and it works well so far.

[@TheSpeedGodz]

Hi guys. Just wondering how did you get on with the coal cage. I noticed in a more recent video you werent using the cage. Can I ask why, because im thinking of getting one for my multi fuel burner at home.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

we still use it to this day

[@markc3884]

Been a couple of years now since you purchased; did you consistently use it & still use it now ?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We use it all winter apart from the days when it doesn't get above freezing

[@ronnyskaar3737]

How many ryght nyce pynts would the savings add up to?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@letshaveago6077]

Now then, love the channel. After watching this video I got myself a coal cage but seem to be having no luck. Any advice on the matter? Burn wood no bother, full bed of embers with layer or 2 of coals it all gets going nice and hot. Coalcage I feel like I'm missing a trick. Hoping you might have an idea? Cheers

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Lets Have A Go just got in bed and seen this Full days cruising tomorrow, will try to advise when I get moored up 👍

[@letshaveago6077]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 That would be great, hope the weathers on your side tomorrow. 😁

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

@@letshaveago6077 Not sure what fire you have but all stoves differ in there operation, To get a good burn with coal you want your grate beneath the coals clear ash pan empty and a good air supply from beneath, so I wouldn't personally use the cage if there was a bed of wood embers. I assume your stove is a multi fuel stove and not a wood burning stove? The law of physics dictates that if you use less fuel you will inevitably get less heat, but set up correctly we have found that we are no longer having the fire so hot that we have to sit here with all the doors and windows open. We have only taken it out on 2 frosty nights so we could pile the coals up resulting in a hotter and longer burn over night

[@letshaveago6077]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 Thanks for the reply. Yes it's a multi stove and in the past I rely on a good hot fire with wood and the add a layer of coal. The coal would the get glowing hot and burn really hot and long but as you say it get to hot. The hot embers are just there to get the coal hot and going. With a clear grate and good airflow I just havnt got it going right. It's a flaval arundal, maybe a need a bigger size? Thanks for getting back to me.

[@danburch9989]

If it does save 1/2 bag of coal a week, then the Coalcage pays for itself in less than1 month. Even 1/4 bag of coal saved pays for itself in 2 months. Basically, it's a free device.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍

[@briancoates7662]

I think this may become another 'stove fan' con. Yes, I agree you'll use less coal but in doing so, I think the heat output will correspondingly less. So, burn less coal and be less comfortable?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Burn less coal and have a nice temperature instead of roasting alive

[@martinmcfadden6622]

What happened regarding your paintwork, did I miss it or have you not posted anything about it?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

still the same 😩the wet cold weather dampened my enthusiasm

[@silashouse1054]

Yep, I found your fire blog interesting and the smokeless coal is a good Idea, is it mor expensive than goal? John in NZ kaiora

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

its probably about £2 a bag more

[@ximono]

Did you make a follow-up? Do you still use it?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I didn't make a follow up but will still use it

[@chrisstephenson869]

Enjoyed your vlog as always but can’t help thinking you need to get out more 😂😂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

chris stephenson irony at its best 😂🤣 Happy new year