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Condensing Oil

Chris_12
Chris_12 Member Posts: 9
in THE MAIN WALL
> That's the question, isn't it? Is there a risk <BR>
> with this boiler. I know Monitor makes good <BR>
> products, but when I see the condition of some of <BR>
> the oil heating units we are called in to <BR>
> service, I have to question the wisdom of <BR>
> installing a condensing oil unit just to get an <BR>
> additional 8-10% out of it.<BR>
> <BR>
> Thanks to everyone <BR>
> for your comments. I will be making some calls. <BR>
<BR>
Have two tandem units in mixed radiant/FHA install, no problems except condesate has pitted guttter above exhaust, make sure the plume is away from structure.

They do beat the **** out of any direct vent/power vent "standard" boiler. Quieter, less oil usage.

The biggest problem is the price point. I think that the $ per BTU is excessive. The will never catch on until the get to within 20% of a standard boiler setup.

Rep was helpful.

Make sure you modify block heater circuit or they will clog.

Comments

  • Ted_4
    Ted_4 Member Posts: 86
    Condensing Oil

    Does anyone on the Wall have direct experience with the Monitor Products FCX Oil-fired Condensing Boiler? As oil prices rise, I would like to be able to offer this option - if it's a good one. What are the opinions of installers and end-users about this unit, how it performs, maintenance issues, durability, annual servicing and cleaning, etc. 95% efficiency sounds awfully attractive, but how does it stack up against conventional units that operate in the 85-87% range?
  • Brad White_9
    Brad White_9 Member Posts: 2,440
    No direct experience but

    The folks at Brookhaven National Labs have had one in place for a few years. Pete Caruso at MPI might have references. Seems like a good product, one of a kind. Your concerns are good ones in that it all seems contra to what we tend to believe.

    Brad
  • TomStayer
    TomStayer Member Posts: 38
    FCX

    Ted,

    If you are West of the Missippi call Pete, if not I can be reached at 717-235-8007. I have an FCX in my home and work for MPI, love to assist.

    Tom Stayer
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,231
    There is/are...

    He may stop in....i lost his last post on the subject....it was a while back...about a couple winters ago...last year i thought that i had one to speriment with for my house :)

    right now a condensing boiler would be great :) and a modulating condensing even better :)

  • Glen
    Glen Member Posts: 854
    latent heat

    available from oil is substantially less than the other fuels. Why would you want to risk sooting and fouling??? Stick with a good burner and setup and enjoy! Oil does it best at mid efficiency.
  • Ted_4
    Ted_4 Member Posts: 86
    The question

    That's the question, isn't it? Is there a risk with this boiler. I know Monitor makes good products, but when I see the condition of some of the oil heating units we are called in to service, I have to question the wisdom of installing a condensing oil unit just to get an additional 8-10% out of it.

    Thanks to everyone for your comments. I will be making some calls.
  • Tom_72
    Tom_72 Member Posts: 1
    FCX

    I have an FCX unit that I had installed in 2002 and it has been relatively reliable, very quiet and very efficient. It came standard with a Heatwise gun assembly/burner and with the long run I have for the exaust the Heatwise did not have enough "push" to continue to run the boiler properly. A Beckett NX burner was installed and even on the windiest of days I am running perfectly. The factory(Tom Stayer with MPI) stood behind their product and I am pleased with the outcome.
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