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American Standard V34 - Cafue?

Poacher
Poacher Member Posts: 3
in Oil Heating
I'm an energy auditor in NH and a client has an old American Standard V34 Boiler (steam).  I can't find the  AFUE or CAUFE.  Guessing its around 72 - 75.   Anyone know?

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,380
    That boiler

    pre-dates AFUE ratings. Interestingly enough, these things aren't too bad if properly retrofitted with flame-retention burners, but they'll never equal the efficiency of a Burnham MegaSteam.



    What burner is on that boiler now?
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  • Poacher
    Poacher Member Posts: 3
    V34

    It has a Beckett Burner, but the boiler is shot and the client got a $5,500 quote to get what he has in working order.  The client is thinking of putting that money towards a newer higher efficiency system.    
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,380
    edited October 2009
    In that case

    I'd go with the MegaSteam. There is no better or more efficient residential steam boiler available today.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
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