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Using ashes for compost.

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  • 31-01-2021 4:55pm
    #1
    Filmer Paradise
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    Hi All.

    Just a quick question about using ashes from the fire for compost,

    I know that ashes from wood fires are good to use & ashes from coal fires are not suitable.

    What about the ashes from smokeless coal?
    Are they suitable?

    Thanks in advance for any replies.


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    [Deleted User]
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    I can't say I know the precise reasons, but that would be a definite no.


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    #3
    Oink
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    I looked up smokeless coal before, and while I can’t remember the details I ended up putting the ashes in the black bin as I couldn’t find a single use for them.


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    Stihl waters
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    Too high in iron content


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    magicbastarder
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    coal can be high in heavy metals too.


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    49801
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    Any sort of coal is a no no. Heavy metals

    Is it possible to over do it on wood ash in the compost bin? Typical wormy with kitchen peelings etc.


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    Hocus Focus
    Registered Users Posts: 754 ✭✭✭Hocus Focus


    Definitely not coal ash. Wood and peat ash is good in modest quantities. If you are only burning logs and peat, you can also spread the soot (pure carbon) on your garden when you have cleaned the chimney.


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