Can I put coal in the wood burner?

[superlambanana]

We have a wood burner, not a multi-fuel stove. Can somebody tell me the difference please?!

We go through wood at an alarming rate - we have an entire big (ex)shed to burn, but at this rate it won't last us the winter. The stove is pretty small - I can't imagine a smaller size - and the room isn't very big either (about 3m square), yet it doesn't give out much heat.

Can I burn coal in it, or will it ruin it? Or is there some miracle slow-burning fuel I can put on it if I can't use coal, that will last longer?

[BlueSkySunnyDay]

I definately think its worth checking I wouldnt assume, but I would take anything the chimney sweep says with a pinch of salt our first one was a right character despite being a member of NACS

See if you can find out what model it is.

[bunchoffives]

Try searching some of the sites to see if you can spot the model OP

[ihatethecold]

Op. We have been wondering exactly what you have.

We have no make or model and it was installed before we moved in.

Our set up is the same as yours
Flue,
Stove,
Grate on the bottom, then ash tray underneath.

Where does everyone buy coal from?

[BlueSkySunnyDay]

I usually buy bags of smokeless in our local budgens or hardware store for £6-£7 last time I got 5 bags in B & M for £22

[georgedawes]

we buy it from our local coal merchant, lucky to have one very close