Phalen Horseshoeing & Supply
7821 Alabama Avenue, Suite #17 & 18
Canoga Park, CA 91304
800-549-7750 Toll Free
818-702-6375 Tel
818-702-9395 Fax
www.phalenhorseshoeingsupply.com
phalenhorseshoeing@yahoo.com
7821 Alabama Avenue, Suite #17 & 18
Canoga Park, CA 91304
800-549-7750 Toll Free
818-702-6375 Tel
818-702-9395 Fax
www.phalenhorseshoeingsupply.com
phalenhorseshoeing@yahoo.com
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Phalen
Horseshoeing
& Supply
Horseshoeing
& Supply
Coke
NEW! We are now stocking blacksmithing coke and are soon to get coal also!
Coke is priced at $35.00 / bag, if you buy 10 or more you save 10%!
Our coke comes from Georgia and is of excellent quality.
As a comparison, it would take 67 individual 17 Lb tanks of Blue Rhino propane at a price of no
more than $12.00 per tank to equal the value of the BTU'S in one bag of coke.
COAL AND COKE FACTS
It takes 77 LBS of Coal with a 35% vol to make 50 lb of coke.
It takes 71.5 LBS of Coal with a 30% vol to make 50 LB of coke.
It takes 66.5 LBS of Coal with a 25% vol to make 50LB of coke.
It takes 62.5 LBS of Coal with a 20% vol to make 50 LB of coke.
Our coke has 12,500 BTU's available for forging.
Coal with a 35% volatile needs (12,500 X 1.54) 19.250 BTUs to be equal.
Coal with a 30% volatile needs (12,500 X 1.43) 17,875 BTUs to be equal.
Coal with a 25% volatile needs (12,500 X 1.33) 16.625 BTUs to be equal.
Coal with a 20% volatile needs (12,500 X 1.25) 15,625 BTUs to be equal.
Our coke is especially processed and sized to be used in blacksmith and farrier forges.
ADVANTAGES OF COKE COMPARED TO COAL:
Our coke always delivers more BTU's than coal on a pound for pound basis. Use up to 50% lessby weight than coal, no volatile burn off, no heat or time lost to coke the coal.
With our coke, the dust will not spontaneously combust, explode, or oxidize during storage and
can be kept for years without losing potency. Coke must be stored in a dry place.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING, MANAGING, BANKING AND EXTINGUISHING COKE
IGNITION
Coke needs more air than coal. An electric blower with a rheostat (a light dimmer) is preferred
over a hand-crank blower or bellows. A blower from an old vacuum cleaner, or equal, is needed
for full heat potential. However, you can use a lower power or hand-crank blower with no
particular problems. Use what you have and see how it works. But remember, the more air, the
hotter the fire. As a general rule, just use more of what you use to start a coal fire. Coke takes
more heat to start since it lacks volatiles that ignite at low temperatures.
FIRE MANAGEMENT
A fire needs air to start it and to keep it going. The intensity of the fire can be controlled by the
amount of air. The more air the hotter the fire. Since coke burns cleanly, there is not too much
fire management to do. You will need to rake more coke into the fire from time to time as it is
used.
DO NOT ADD FRESH COKE DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A HOT FIRE
Since coke contains some moisture even when dry to the touch, fresh coke will popcorn when
added to a hot fire. This is because a coke fire is so hot that it does not give the inherent
moisture time to evaporate, it just turns to steam and pops. Always use safety glasses and
protective clothing when using. Pop-corning can be minimized or even eliminated by heating
the coke at the edge of the fire before adding. If you do forge welding, a clinker may form
composed of excess welding flux, ash and scale from the metal. Just dig it out with your poker.
Since a coke fire burns hotter than an equivalent coal fire, watch your work a little closely until
you gain experience. You may burn your work if you are not careful. The fire can not be left
without air as long as a coal fire. If you are not using it to heat metal, you need to add air to the
fire to keep it burning.
BANKING A COKE FIRE
Since coke has no volatiles, the fire will begin to bank when the air is cut.
The hot coke fire will heat the firepot to a much higher temperature than coal.
If you know you will be away for a time, you can try putting a piece of wood (like a piece of 2 by
4) into the center of the fire and leave the ash dump/gate open. Doing this can keep a fire going
for about 25 to 30 minutes. With experience, you will find methods that work for you.
PUTTING OUT A COKE FIRE
To put a coke fire out, just turn off the air and pull the fire apart. If you have a flat surface around
your firepot, pull the fire onto that surface and let it go out. It may take some time for the firepot
and the remaining coke to cool down. Another way is to scoop out the fire with a shovel and to
dump it into a metal container. Use of water is not recommended. Putting water on a hot coke
fire could cause an explosion. Do not pour water on the firepot to cool it since it will crack due to
the high temperatures.
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, YOU ONLY GET ONE PAIR OF EYES!
Safety glasses, one size fits all...$5.00 Pair
NEW! We are now stocking blacksmithing coke and are soon to get coal also!
Coke is priced at $35.00 / bag, if you buy 10 or more you save 10%!
Our coke comes from Georgia and is of excellent quality.
As a comparison, it would take 67 individual 17 Lb tanks of Blue Rhino propane at a price of no
more than $12.00 per tank to equal the value of the BTU'S in one bag of coke.
 | Analysis: | |
| Size: 1/4 x 1 inch | |
| Max. 5% plus 1 inch, 12% minus 1/8 inch | |
| Carbon: 91% | |
| Volatile: 1% | |
| Ash: 8% | |
| Sulfur: 0.7% | |
| Moisture: 12% Max. |
COAL AND COKE FACTS
It takes 77 LBS of Coal with a 35% vol to make 50 lb of coke.
It takes 71.5 LBS of Coal with a 30% vol to make 50 LB of coke.
It takes 66.5 LBS of Coal with a 25% vol to make 50LB of coke.
It takes 62.5 LBS of Coal with a 20% vol to make 50 LB of coke.
Our coke has 12,500 BTU's available for forging.
Coal with a 35% volatile needs (12,500 X 1.54) 19.250 BTUs to be equal.
Coal with a 30% volatile needs (12,500 X 1.43) 17,875 BTUs to be equal.
Coal with a 25% volatile needs (12,500 X 1.33) 16.625 BTUs to be equal.
Coal with a 20% volatile needs (12,500 X 1.25) 15,625 BTUs to be equal.
Our coke is especially processed and sized to be used in blacksmith and farrier forges.
ADVANTAGES OF COKE COMPARED TO COAL:
| Significantly less smoke/ obnoxious fumes | |
| Greatly reduced health hazard to your lungs | |
| No odor on your clothes | |
| No soot in your shop | |
| Ignites easily, you can start forging in 5 minutes | |
| Pieces for forging are easy to arrange in the fire | |
| The fire in the forge stays centered and compact |
Our coke always delivers more BTU's than coal on a pound for pound basis. Use up to 50% less
With our coke, the dust will not spontaneously combust, explode, or oxidize during storage and
can be kept for years without losing potency. Coke must be stored in a dry place.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING, MANAGING, BANKING AND EXTINGUISHING COKE
IGNITION
Coke needs more air than coal. An electric blower with a rheostat (a light dimmer) is preferred
over a hand-crank blower or bellows. A blower from an old vacuum cleaner, or equal, is needed
for full heat potential. However, you can use a lower power or hand-crank blower with no
particular problems. Use what you have and see how it works. But remember, the more air, the
hotter the fire. As a general rule, just use more of what you use to start a coal fire. Coke takes
more heat to start since it lacks volatiles that ignite at low temperatures.
FIRE MANAGEMENT
A fire needs air to start it and to keep it going. The intensity of the fire can be controlled by the
amount of air. The more air the hotter the fire. Since coke burns cleanly, there is not too much
fire management to do. You will need to rake more coke into the fire from time to time as it is
used.
DO NOT ADD FRESH COKE DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A HOT FIRE
Since coke contains some moisture even when dry to the touch, fresh coke will popcorn when
added to a hot fire. This is because a coke fire is so hot that it does not give the inherent
moisture time to evaporate, it just turns to steam and pops. Always use safety glasses and
protective clothing when using. Pop-corning can be minimized or even eliminated by heating
the coke at the edge of the fire before adding. If you do forge welding, a clinker may form
composed of excess welding flux, ash and scale from the metal. Just dig it out with your poker.
Since a coke fire burns hotter than an equivalent coal fire, watch your work a little closely until
you gain experience. You may burn your work if you are not careful. The fire can not be left
without air as long as a coal fire. If you are not using it to heat metal, you need to add air to the
fire to keep it burning.
BANKING A COKE FIRE
Since coke has no volatiles, the fire will begin to bank when the air is cut.
The hot coke fire will heat the firepot to a much higher temperature than coal.
If you know you will be away for a time, you can try putting a piece of wood (like a piece of 2 by
4) into the center of the fire and leave the ash dump/gate open. Doing this can keep a fire going
for about 25 to 30 minutes. With experience, you will find methods that work for you.
PUTTING OUT A COKE FIRE
To put a coke fire out, just turn off the air and pull the fire apart. If you have a flat surface around
your firepot, pull the fire onto that surface and let it go out. It may take some time for the firepot
and the remaining coke to cool down. Another way is to scoop out the fire with a shovel and to
dump it into a metal container. Use of water is not recommended. Putting water on a hot coke
fire could cause an explosion. Do not pour water on the firepot to cool it since it will crack due to
the high temperatures.
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, YOU ONLY GET ONE PAIR OF EYES!
Safety glasses, one size fits all...$5.00 Pair