Quick and efficient way to start a coal stove.

[@TeamOhioDetectors]

Used your method just this evening after watching this video, it worked outstandingly! Thanks for sharing!

[@kidphillyorg]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve seen the wood start method. Looks like your method is easier. Gonna give it a shot. Can’t hurt to have multiple ways to start the stove. Much appreciate the content!!

[@HungryH1951]

Definitely looks like a good way, maybe the best way, to start a coal fire. Simple, easy, clean, quick. Gotta love it.

[@trioenders8029]

😂

[@tex24]

Dude! Great video! I live in Houston. Almost wished I lived somewhere cold so I could get one of these babies. There's something about making fire... It's a guy-thing. Blue flame seems very special. Thanks for letting me into your basement! Peace!

[@milesjbrown1215]

Iv been using an going back to this video for the past few years great idea

[@tonybucca5667]

Put the whole BAG in and LIGHT THE BAG!

[@joequillun7790]

Good job Dave. You're right about the stove coal. Burns hotter, but won't last as long as nut. I like stove in the coldest months, and nut for the others. I also like your picture window, and can relate to the wood sooting it. Enjoy the winter.

[@joequillun7790]

Another benefit of using Matchlight, is your glass won't get crapped out by starting with wood. I started using this stuff a few years ago, and agree it's the cats meow. Learned it from the experts at the forum "Coal Pail," which originally was labeled NEPA Crossroads. If you're a coal burner, and looking for info and entertainment, give them a look. :)

[@stephensgate1]

That’s a very nice set up you have there. Thanks for sharing. -Stephen, Ohio

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

Nice! I start my Alaska Stoker Stove like this anymore. Never thought about leaving ash door open until it's ready to go!!!

[@joequillun7790]

You "DO", or you "don't" JD? I always start my antique Glenwood, with the door wide open. Gives it that little extra ooomph for combustion. Naturally you have to keep tabs on the fire.

[@rickbar123]

My wife got me coal for Christmas. Yep, I got in trouble a few times.

[@mgn5667]

bad boy ...lol

[@alanpruett2217]

Great system! I want to get a coal stove soon.

[@skiskunkski]

Great recommendation for the carbon monoxide detector!! 👍🏼

[@Iowarail]

When I was a kid my old man used take us up on the caboose (Chicago Great Western RR) and he would fire up the coal stove with a bearing packing rag and a couple fusees, that damn stove would light right up!! Guess he got tired of it though, he went into engine service in short order.

[@markb1487]

Fantastic stove,,, kicks out Alot of heat (3500 sft) pretty damn good

[@frednowicki7355]

Thank you for sharing your expertise !

[@papalou190]

I have the same stove. Love it!!

[@jackoshaw]

Thanks for the video.... I have to laugh at myself... Got a stove out in my pole barn and have been using charcoal for heat, but it doesn't last and is expensive.... I got a couple bags of coal from Tractor supply... I tried to get it going today and was unsuccessful.... Should have looked at KZbin, first!......... I be buying some charcoal to get her started from now on..... :D

[@charleshodge1873]

How did that Tractor Supply Coal burn for you? I’ve read that their coal is low quality & bags have a lot of “fines” or powder, which isn’t good?

[@johnford5568]

Why am I watching this from South Louisiana? Love it but I know some who installed stoves and we're used once. One guy did keep one going on the porch and would divert some into house and that was wood. Your warm days are our cold ones. Up there it must be a sight when that anthracite gets that blue flame going in a well designed system, both for heat and the twice a day tending. I would still feel better having a dedicated cold air.intake from outside instead of sucking basement air.

[@brycebhatnagar5056]

Thank you, this really helped me understand. I see you like Anthrasite, that sounds good. I didn't quite get how the hopper automatically feeds down with no motor? How does it keep feeding? Thank you.

[@gliderydin2911]

Gravity feeds it. As the coal burns it turns to powder ash as it does that some falls through the grates on its own but as it does the coal in the hopper slowly lowers down to the active burning bed and it continues to burn til the hoppers empty or the ash suffocates it

[@thomaswilliams6155]

Thanks for the directions.

[@colbolt54]

Question, if wood burns from the bottom up and coal burns from the top down, why are you starting a fire from the bottom up? I have a potbelly coal stove and a warm mourning stove, I light them both from the top down using "match light "and have not had any issues

[@Shaker_Hill_Sugarworks]

Hello there. Any planned update videos on the coal stove? Thanks.

[@markevanado9463]

How does this perform if you add wood instead of anthracite

[@g.gordonwoody645]

Good video. Helpful. Thanks!

[@ronroscoe8487]

Your chimney stove pipe is installed backwards. The pipes is being stalled so that the upper piece fits into the lower piece. That way if there’s any moisture or liquid it gets into the pipe it will flow down into the stove instead of leaking out of the joints when they are installed incorrectly.

[@scottreynolds4827]

Not with coal.

[@Shaker_Hill_Sugarworks]

How does the circulator do with burning wood? Looks like since you can remove the hopper that it could work well for burning wood during the shoulder seasons.

[@davecord7055]

I have never burned wood in it, but there is a guy in our area who does. I don't think ds machine co recommends doing it with the circulator model though. They have several other models that are designed to burn both.

[@SheepDoggy68]

The easiest method is to load the stove with coal, then turn a propane torch or two up through the shaker grates from the ash door. About 20 minutes later coal is burning and you can close everything up and go about your day!

[@tom_olofsson]

Thanks for sharing.

[@flyhigh5056]

many Texan's wished they had a coal furnace this week

[@lisev415]

Can you cook with it?

[@jamesshanks2614]

I always listen when adding fresh coal to the snap, crackle and pop! RICE KRISPIES!!!! Then you know she's well and truly lighting correctly. I also use charcoal easiest way to light a coal fire.

[@mgn5667]

awesome thanks

[@richmcintyre1178]

What causes the hopper to open and add more coal? Thanks, great video.

[@davecord7055]

Rich McIntyre the bottom of the hopper is open and as the coal stove needs it just gravity flows.

[@usageorgepa.3293]

The hopper is open in a steady state,Hence the top plate with a gasket rim. This is a spot on heater he has..Minimum movement/parts and well designed. As for starting with charcoal that's the easiest/less time consuming method but when wood is free,it's the fire starter for me.Along with a few bags of charcoal on the side for them dreaded days when you wake up freezing to the bone...Nice tutorial on how's and whys...I'm still figuring out why it doesn't need a damper,,the design as to why that is.

[@joel-ud3fg]

would you feel safe leaving the house for a 12 hour work shift and nobody check the stove for 14 hours?

[@bubba007sss]

How much is hard coal costing where you are at this year. 2 years ago I was paying $200.00 a ton. This year it is costing from $350.00 to $390.00 a ton. I live in Pennsylvania

[@marlinpruett8343]

I have a coal stove , Living in Texas it hard to get coal for my stove

[@MikeB-jn2bu]

Looked like you put about 20/30 lbs in. How long would that burn for?

[@rzrscott7355]

I’m new to this coal burning adventure. If the back controls the draft for how fast the stove is burning, what are the controls on the front for ? Yours has dials, mine has a slider.

[@oldblackstock2499]

I realize your comments are ten months ago. He said that the front controls are just decorative. They don't do anything.

[@williampotts3008]

newspaper/cardboard.kindling wood ...for twenty years.

[@victoreous626]

Why not do a couple weenies b4 adding the coal?

[@marcokahny709]

Match lite is a little too pricey I use Ember's or Kingsford two packs of 20 lb bags when on sale for 16 bucks and embers lighter fluid like 5 dollars for 64 oz Been burning coal for a long time in my hot water boiler heats every room in the house

[@aal3338]

How long burn one Bucket

[@watcheronthewall2463]

i got a little wood stove and i want to get some coal and put 3-4-5 pieces in at night when i got a bed of coals from the wood just to keep it in for the night so i dont have to relight in the morning

[@mylescorderman585]

cool video

[@pavman1000]

What is the mfg of the stove where would you purchase one?

[@heathermulholland8350]

DS Stoves. They are built very well in PA by the Amish. I just got one that is an insert and I love it!!! Most efficient way to heat your house. Also, when you call them, you speak directly to the people that make the stoves. They are first class IMO.

[@wagon53417]

Yep... I try to be bad all year that way Santa will bring me coal for my stocking

[@marcushoward6560]

I've seen one comment that says it is not recommended to burn wood in this stove, but I can't see any reason as to why? Can anyone share why you shouldn't burn wood in this stove? I have the possible chance of getting a nice used one, but I need the versatility.

[@gliderydin2911]

If it wasn't made for it you'll over fire it and cause damage

[@marcushoward6560]

@@gliderydin2911 Ironically, that is the reason I've always been given for not burning coal in a wood stove.

[@rogerknights857]

The smoke will muddy the window, and creosote may stick to the exit tube.

[@gliderydin2911]

@@marcushoward6560 some concept for both fuel types. Wood normally gets only a little air from below most comes from the top or sides from what I've seen and coal is the opposite all its draft air comes from below. If you let that much air in under wood its probably impossible to control and coal in a wood stove is gonna go 1 of 2 ways. It either won't burn at all or if you get it going it'll be less then controllable and then on top of that you can thank the epa for getting involved on how clean the exhaust has to be

[@ronaldmcgivney3012]

Is this an advertisement for a stove, or how to start a fire?

[@danielsteele7544]

Where did u buy your ds circulator,in Lancaster?how much.Thanks

[@thequartermans7075]

Daniel Steele Hillside Repair it's a hardware store/machine shop in Washingtonville Pa.

[@thequartermans7075]

Daniel Steele 1700.00

[@RussEastburn]

What's the efficiency rating for this type of stove? Can you use arecirculator with this type of stove? I'm sure if you are closure to the coal mines the cost of coal would be less. That said what amount in pounds do you need th o burn to keep your home warm? What do you do if the family were to go on a vacation? Who feeds the stove for ya .

[@davecord7055]

Russ Eastburn the DS circulator stove has 83 percent efficiency. They have other stoves in the DS line that are more efficient. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.

[@davecord7055]

@@RussEastburn I usually burn a bucket and a half a day. I have a house sitter when I go away for vacations.

[@Shaker_Hill_Sugarworks]

How tall is your chimney/strong is your draft?

[@davecord7055]

18ft strong draft

[@ravenfeather7087]

What's the cost per BTU? As compared to oil, natural gas, etc.?

[@thequartermans7075]

I'm not sure how to answer that other than to say. I heat the house on a average year with 3 tons of coal. My coal cost per ton is $165.00. The stove is 125 BTU my house is 3628sq ft.

[@hankim6101]

@@thequartermans7075 hi, i live gap PA and just got a coal stove. where can i buy the coal you mentioned for 165 per ton. thanks for the great videos!!

[@thequartermans7075]

Hughsville pa. Kepner farm supply. This year the price of coal is a little higher. In late summer the price was 182.00 dollars, but I'm not sure what the price is right now.

[@dadandlokiinthewoods8806]

Damn I pay 240 to 350 a ton here in western new York

[@neilv6754]

When you did have to use a barometric damper, do you also need a regular damper or just let the barometric damper do it?

[@joequillun7790]

I had a Surdiac 513 for a few years, and like this stove, it also had a bi-metalic thermostatic control, and the manufacturer highly recommended a baro with their stoves. I tried it a couple yrs W/O one, but then after installing one, my burn times went noticeably longer. Also used an MPD, for final tuning.

[@chadbauman3669]

Using regular charcoal?

[@rogerknights857]

No, a pre-soaked brand called Matchlight.

[@mattseymour8637]

What coal are you using ?

[@davecord7055]

Anthracite

[@marknentwig7535]

What Model DS Stove do you have ?

[@robrob6233]

Ds1600

[@davecord7055]

Ds circulator 1600

[@charliebrown4007]

you from lancaster pa

[@davecord7055]

No, about 2 hours away.

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

Pottsville PA here

[@guyparham575]

Did you know that wood burns clean than coal

[@gliderydin2911]

Did you know not a single fuel source produces the same amount of btu's as coal pound for pound

[@practicalman45]

How much do you pay for that anthracite stove coal where you are?

[@thequartermans7075]

$165.00 per ton

[@larryg7109]

I find it hard to believe that will heat a 3500 square foot house from your basement!!

[@victoreous626]

His home is properly insulated. 2x6 with 2" of closed cell and rock wool will be more than adequate. R-26 walls......R-42 attic.....

[@dustinpollard6237]

I have a Magnafire Elite insert that i just put in after restoring it. I have an open 1800 ft three level, with another 250 sq ft basement (not much) and its just barely hitting the twenties here. Its only running 300 and completely roasting the house. Its unbelievable, i have to keep it idled until it gets real cold i guess but still 10 times easier, cleaner, and warmer than pellets.

[@larryg7109]

@@dustinpollard6237 I had a READING SUSQUEHANNA which is supposed to heat a 3600 square foot home and it didn't heat it on a cold day, and not only that it cost as much to heat my house as propane. My house is 3500 square feet.

[@mgn5667]

doubles as a Barbeque .. wink...

[@andrechartrand4274]

Were a could bye in Canada

[@rmwilson4287]

Just find a place that sales them. They usually have shipping. They ship from warehouses all over.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Coal fried stove

[@TheNightmareBeforeyouakaDrnigh]

Yeah 1:21 the next day.

[@nf5416]

whats hard about lighting a fire , not having ago at you only , hundreds of video about this , theres nothing hard , paper , a bit of cardboard and then thin strips of wood and finally coal , not a problem , roaring fire in 5 minutes

[@HDDynalowrider]

It's called natural convection. Not gravity.

[@iPig]

Convection is a byproduct of gravity. Watch videos of fire in space. Zero convection.

[@TheNightmareBeforeyouakaDrnigh]

He said gravity makes the air move. Haha!! Stupid no! Hot air Rises and cold air falls. My 3 yr old knows that.

[@iPig]

... Thanks to gravity.

[@mechcntr7185]

Terrible audio.

[@GlaserOUT]

Sorry but I froze to death waiting for you to get to the point.

[@em20245]

toooooo much chatty. just get to the point

[@trioenders8029]

😂