The Best Coal?

What Is The Best Coal For You?

Facts and Tips about the most commonly used Domestic Coal

Exel Coal

Exel Coal is a Smokeless Coal so can be used in any smoke control areas due to Anthracite/petcoke based Production. Its is slow burning and easy to control. 

Perfect for open fires.

Advantages:                                  Disadvantages:

-Gives off lots of heat                    -Takes Longer to light                     

-Gives off Little Ash                       -Requires more heat to light than some other coals

-Is Slow Burning

-Is Easy to control

House Coal

House Coal is a naturally occurring non-smokeless coal. It has no more than 15% ash content and no more than 2% sulphur content, but must not be burnt in smokeless zones, unless it is on an approved 'smoke-eater' appliance. 

Perfect for open fires.

Advantages:                                  Disadvantages:     

-Easy to light                                 -Quicker Burning than other coals

-Gives off lots of heat                    -Cannot be burnt in smokeless zones

-High Quality

-Cheap Price

Pure Heat Coal

Pure Heat Coal is a premium smokeless fuel. It is an ovoid shape and burns extremely efficiently making it great value for money. it is suitable for use in all smokeless areas and provides clean, long-lasting heat. Not recommended for use on open fires. 

Suitable for use in closed appliances.

Advantages:                                  Disadvantages:

                                          

-Economical                                   -Not compatible with open fires

-Gives off Lots of Heat

-Slow Burning

-Efficient

Oxbow Red Coal

Claiming to be 'Britain's Biggest Economy Fuel' Oxbow Red Coal burns like a smokeless fuel only at a lower price. It is ideal if you burn logs with your coal or live in a non smokeless area. Once burnt they produce a high heat and low ash. not suitable for burning in smoke control areas.

Suitable for Open Fires, Multi-fuel stoves and Closed Applications

Advantages:                                Disadvantages:

-Easy to Light                             -Cannot be burned in Smoke Control Areas

-Long Lasting

-Gives of lots of Heat

-Economical

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To find out whether you are in a smokeless area contact your local council.

GOV.uk also has some good advice on what coal you can burn in particular appliances and other smoke regulations. 

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