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firing coal

updated sun 31 aug 97

 

Naida Harris-Morgan on thu 28 aug 97

What about the pollution caused by this? We potters should be
considerate of the effects our firing choices have on the
environment.


>>I've read a lot about wood/propane/electric firing, but no one
>>ever mentions coal. Is there a reason for this? I've just stumbled
>>across an on-going source for hi-temp coal--all I have to do is drive to
>>Gillette with a pick-up truck and it's mine. Can I use this for pit-firing,
>>or in a wood-fired kiln?

Thanks for your help,

Cindy

Cindy on fri 29 aug 97

Sorry to be so ignorant, Naida, but keep in mind I grew up down south and
don't have a lot of experience with fuel burning. Is burning coal worse
than burning wood with regards to pollution?

Cindy

> What about the pollution caused by this? We potters should be
> considerate of the effects our firing choices have on the
> environment.
>
>
> >>I've read a lot about wood/propane/electric firing, but no one
> >>ever mentions coal. Is there a reason for this? I've just stumbled
> >>across an on-going source for hi-temp coal--all I have to do is drive
to
> >>Gillette with a pick-up truck and it's mine. Can I use this for
pit-firing,
> >>or in a wood-fired kiln?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> Cindy