What is the best coal for a open fire Ireland.

Sceala Philosopher Location: Kildare

With many households struggling to make ends meet, it is pointless telling people that open fires are not economical. Many homes in Ireland only have the open fire for heat, that is the way it is. So sticking to facts of heating homes in Ireland and not ideals.
To answer several cold home dwellers question.
What is the best coal to use for a open fire Ireland.
Polish premium coal - is the best coal that is readily available in Ireland for open fires.
Plus points of the best open fire coal -
Polish Premium coal starts easy, gets very hot quickly.
Negative points of the best open fire coal.
Polish Premium coal produces a lot of flame, so the heat can get lost quicker than needs be.
Simple answer for open fires - once your fire is going - add some singles coal. Such coals may seem expensive luxury to buy, but they prove very economical to use.
Use the singles once the coal fire is lit and hot, place a layer of singles over the flaming coal fire, to back the fire up and maintain much longer burning time.
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Open fires with back boilers, use the exact same coals. Remember to pull your damper / open fire boiler plate - to the correct direction to concentrate heat to the boiler - and onto the radiators and immersion.
What is the best coal for a open fire Ireland.
Polish premium.
Tip - try not to buy damp or wet bags, left out in the open. Damp coal will not start as easy and will lose heat in steam.
In Kildare and Dublin we have enough good coal merchants and suppliers who keep all coals under cover.
Nothing like a open fire in Ireland. Keep warm this winter.

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