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Ken Fleming

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Coal Dust to Coal Bricks
« on: June 06, 2009, 06:42:47 AM »
I noticed that when we screen our coal, that we have lots of left over coal dust and fines. I figured there must be a way to recover this dust and make it useful.  Well, I found at least one to do it.  Its a YouTube video from the UK.  Very simple to do.

http://uk.truveo.com/coal-dust-brick-manufacturing/id/1349593221

I know the Swiss use pressed coal blocks.  You give the fireman a three-pound hammer and schzaam, coal sized for firing.  They just stack the blocks in the coal bunker.  Small bricks will do us just great.  Smaller hammer needed (LOL).
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Wayne Laepple

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Re: Coal Dust to Coal Bricks
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2009, 07:26:50 AM »
Anybody seen Pat and Brian lately? Guys, we have a job for you..... :D
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Glenn Christensen

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Re: Coal Dust to Coal Bricks
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2009, 09:52:16 AM »
Nice!
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Re: Coal Dust to Coal Bricks
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2009, 01:16:05 PM »
Has anyone tried to make a batch of coal bricks?  I am wondering if it works and is worth the effort.


Formula: 6 parts coal dust, 1 part saw dust (optional), 1/4 part cement.  Add enough water to make crumbly mix.  Pack in form, then unform and set aside to dry.
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