This is an epoch of hard times. And coal is making a comeback.
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Yes, the buck stove is here again.
Burning coal as a heating fuel that was once a commonplace practice is now revisiting homes. According to the Energy Information Administration, coal consumption for residential use has been rising.
This is understandable. Coal is cheaper, and so households in colder areas save a lot of money.
Fortunately for householders buck stoves are available in many designs, though most are grouped into the following two categories.
- Catalytic and non-catalytic wood buck stoves
- Coal fueled stoves
If you are looking for a wood stove, chances are you will come across the terms ‘Catalytic’ and ‘non-catalytic’ in the market. It wouldn’t be surprising if most people get confused. So here is the difference you should know.
A catalytic stove vents the exhaust from the fireplace through a honeycombed converter that is part of the stove unit. Inside the converter the fumes are heated again to burn the particles for more and even heat. This entire process provides good energy efficiency.
A non-catalytic stove, on the other hand, is simpler in construction with baffles and heavy insulation. The hot gases are vented out and so the pollution is high. Some people specifically prefer this type for the thunderous fire it makes.
You may choose whichever type, but see that the buck stove unit adheres to emission control stipulations. This is because when you burn coal or wood, fine particles are thrown into the air that can cause problems. This is the reason stoves are increasingly subject to regulations to cut down on pollution.
A buck stove will be in an American home as of now. As someone rightly said, “As long as they keep mining coal down there, we will burn coal in our homes.”
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