Solid fuel supplier in

Exeter and Devon

House coal is a naturally occurring non-smokeless fuel available in 3 sizes.

High quality house coal has no more than 15% ash content and no more than 2% sulphur content, and must not be burnt in smokeless zones, unless it is burnt on an approved 'smoke-eater' appliance.

House coal is ideal for open fires, but may only be used on multi-fuel stoves and Rayburn-type cookers when recommended by the appliance manufacturer and when Smoke Control Regulations do not apply, unless the appliance is exempted by DEFRA.

Smokeless ovoids, sometimes referred to as smokeless ovals, are a "manufactured smokeless fuel" which is anthracite based solid fuel for use on open fires and in multi-fuel stoves and selected other cookers.

All these fuels have to have a sulphur content of less than 2% and are authorized as 'smokeless' by DEFRA or HETAS. Each Manufactured Solid Fuel is assigned a "Ready to Burn" code.

There are a number of smokeless fuel products available on the market, Exe Valley Fuels Ltd stock the manufactured solid fuel products listed below. Please check with us for advice to ensure you order a suitable smokeless fuel for your multi fuel stove or other appliance. 

Each of the products is assigned a "Ready to Burn" code.

A multi-purpose ovoid identified by 2 parallel lines across the middle of the ovoid - produced by Coal Products Ltd - Open fires, multi-fuel stoves - high heat output with long refuelling intervals due to slow burning rate - 25% less CO2 emissions than house coal.

An economy priced mix of 2 different sized ovoids produced by Coal Products Ltd - Open fires and multi-fuel stoves.

Produced by Coal Products Ltd - easy to light and slow burning - Most closed appliances, but not AGA cookers.

An economy priced ovoid produced by Coal Products Ltd - Most closed appliances, but not AGA cookers.

Anthracite is a naturally occurring smokeless fuel. It's very shiny, hard and dense. It's extremely slow burning with high heat output.

Most quality anthracite is produced by Celtic Energy Ltd in South Wales, but there are also several private anthracite producers who supply fuel for the domestic market.

From time to time, anthracite from abroad is brought into the UK, but quality can vary greatly, so ask us for advice.

Various sizes of anthracite are available and the correct size should be selected for your appliance. A summary is provided below, but please check with Exe Valley Fuels Ltd, your Approved Coal Merchant, before ordering.

Typical Lump Size: 50 x 69 mm

Smokeless: Yes

Appliances: Room heaters, multi-fuel stoves and cookers including AGA cookers

Typical Lump Size: 22 x 45 mm

Smokeless: Yes

Appliances: Multi-fuel stoves, Rayburn-type cookers + Parkray-type inset room heaters (if there is a good flue draught) - not recommended for AGA cookers

Typical Lump Size: 10 x 22 mm

Smokeless: Yes

Appliances: Gravity feed appliances such as the Trianco TRG gravity feed boiler range

Typical Lump Size: 5 x 15 mm

Smokeless: Yes

Appliances: Gravity feed appliances such as the Trianco TRG gravity feed boiler range