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Burnham Independence vs Peerless Series 63

sanblas
sanblas Member Posts: 19
Trying to make a good decision!
Burnham independence IN8 vs Peerless Series 63-05.

What are the main differences ?
I think one of them is 3" piping for header vs 2" of the burnham?
Which one is the best most reliable option?

Comments

  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    You'll get mixed opinions. Both are good boilers. Aside from geting a good install, It now comes down to personal preferences and local support/parts availability.
  • sanblas
    sanblas Member Posts: 19
    Thanks fred. Trying to see what the differences are and then i can make a final decision....
  • Gordo
    Gordo Member Posts: 856
    If it were up to me, I'd check the weight of each boiler. I've been told that Peerless boilers have more cast iron in their sections than other makes. That may make a difference in how long it lasts - provided the "crypto-leaks" are fixed first, of course.

    I've been told that the "B" boiler has in their instructions that any water usage above a fraction of a gallon per year is unacceptable. That seems a bit odd to me, and an indication that either there is a problem with the water (chlorides?) or the cast iron.

    I also like the Peerless 3" outlet versus the 2" , That gives one more choices with the piping install.
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  • sanblas
    sanblas Member Posts: 19
    Thanks lets see what the other pros have to say!
  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 1,954
    No brainer. Go with the peerless. 3" tappings on the Peerless vs 2" on the Burnham.
  • j a_2
    j a_2 Member Posts: 1,801
    Yup. Peerless all the way....installed my first one in 1979...and it is still running...