Probably biomass briquettes. The only ones I've seen were about the size of golf balls, more like a thick slice of pepperoni. Sold in bags. I'm not sure the ones I saw were even made from wood as I was in Norway and my Norwegian is not too good. I think they are a coal substitute and work good in coal stoves which would make sense in countries with dwindling supplies of coal.
That looks like "eco-friendly" anthracite coal. Sold in some areas even where coal has been outright banned as it is "cleaner" and "smokeless" . It's supposed to work rather well in multi-fuel stoves. Could also have all manner of biomass mixed in along with a binder, some of it even bio-renewable. Dunno how it compares to the wood and dung products made to the same size(s). Anthracite coal is getting harder and harder to find here and the price keeps going up. If you live in an area where you're not allowed to make smoke you use a smokeless product if that's what you are allowed and it is relatively affordable.
Smoke Control Areas in the UK We have them here in the states but they do not exist 24/7 ,12 months a year ( that I know of ) Usually they are in effect only during states of emergency. Rules and implementations are usually local.
Thanks i didnt know, around here youre just been told not to burn garbage and what not in your stove. 25% Moisture as a limit for firewood, i think my sister still heats with a coal stove, while living in the capital. I wonder for how long that will continue... usually we will get alot of nonsense just with a little delay compared to other countries.
Yep not that I would put coal on my Fire but pretty much all built up areas are smokeless in the uk . Dry wood is acceptable, although some do good idiot in parliament wants to ban log burners . Personally I think it’s because the uk government can’t tax it saves me a fortune and they can’t do jack
She's probably burning anthracite coal which burns relatively clean but isn't exactly cheap. Which is why the coal power generators use black or brown coal. Likely lignite coal in Germany as ( last I knew) Germany is the lignite mine capital of the world. With close runners-up I'm sure.
I had to asked her, she says its black coal (german: Steinkohle). A half tone a year, she says she aint heatin too much. Grahamt any luck finding some wood yet?
Found these but there on private ground do iv asked there’s loads of em maybe ten inch , no reply yet
