Joel OF Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Just wondering what are people's thoughts on the future of Monckton and the implications for UK blacksmiths... http://www.hsgplc.co.uk//divisions/production/coke-manufacturing-%28monckton%29.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 well if the plants shut and no where in europe is producing the type of coke it does not look good, I know people use other types of solid fuel but I will have to wait and see what works best for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 For an alternative for the long term future, consider this source http://www.millerargent.co.uk/client_files/default/21942_miller_argent_dry_steam_leaflet.pdf there are agents who will supply to you. Good reports from people who have used it, it was on sale and to test at the IBF in 2014, and it is not as expensive as the Monckton coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 thank you John, will look into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Bit more information; Ffos-y-fran welsh dry steam coal Welsh Dry Steam is a naturally occurring semi-smokeless fuel - much softer than anthracite, but more clean-burning than house coal. Usually used to 'raise steam' in railway engines, traction engines and steam-powered boats - also available for domestic use and offered in three sizes - Cobble / Large Nuts / Small Nuts under the trade name of 'Gloda' - produced at the Ffos-y-Fran colliery in South Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 wish I had found out about this in august and tried some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel OF Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 checked today, there are a couple of years supply left stockpiled and the welsh steam coal is also avaliable so no panic yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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