Well, any coal appliance that can auger coal out of a coal bin or a barrel can get the coal out of a tote just as well. and remember, a tote has a standard pallet bottom built in for easy movement. and it is only half the problem to get the coal outthe other half is how to get the coal in .. For simplicity's sake just make it 4x4x8, that will hold approx 3 tons of coal. a hinged lid or light removable roof makes for easy deliveries however that's not necessary for access to the coal.. Trash bins. if you use a lot of coal and purchase it in boxes or big sacks, you may want to store it in a trash bin. you'll take up less room than stacking bags of coal. use any trash receptacle that's sturdy enough to handle lots of coal. coal bunkers. coal bunker are built specifically to hold coal..
Coal bin construction the information contained in this section covers only the essential elements of coal bin construction and does not cover doors, openings or roofs. the best way to build a coal bin is to place the studs or frame work on the outside of the walls.. I have a pile of lump coal out in the open.....on the ground. the problem with that is that the coal tends to sink into the ground after a year or so.. Coal bins. if placement is an issue, remember, 1 cord of firewood requires a space of 4ft x 4ft x 8ft. a 4 ton coal bin requires 4ft x 5ft x 8ft. that is the equivalent to 4-5 cords of firewood in roughly the same footprint. an integral component in your coal heating experience is the coal bin..
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