How Hot Is a Coal Stove

This type of oven is characterized by a higher efficiency and a high combustion temperature (> 1000°C) resulting in complete combustion, hence significant lower CO and less PM 2.5 emission. Additionally, no coal briquettes are necessary as small coal and wood pieces are used as fuel in the stove.

Does coal or wood burn hotter?

Coal ignites at a temperature more than 100 degrees higher than wood, and it requires a hot bed of wood coals to get it started. Being far denser than wood, coal burns more steadily and longer.

How do I keep a coal fire burning?

1. Burn hot, bright fires.
2. Rake the ashes forward before re-fuelling.
3. Fire each load hot before restricting air intake.
4. Change the way you lay the logs and how you pack them depending on the heat output required.
5. Never leave fires to smoulder.